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To: iowamark

I do not know enough about Creflo Dollar, but the rest of these ministries are charismatic, from the “name it and claim it” school. Most of the financial and sexual scandals in evangelical ranks have come from charismatics, such as Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart. However, I have no reason to believe other charismatic ministries, such as those of Joel Osteen or John Hagee. You also seldom hear of non-charismatic, evangelical ministries of people like John MacArthur, Chuck Swindoll, R.C. Sproul, or Adrian Rogers being subject to criticism for financial abuses or spending of donations on luxury items.


75 posted on 11/06/2007 6:10:15 AM PST by Wallace T.
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To: Wallace T.

I Like Joel Osteen as well. I would say he makes a great deal on his book deals and as personal income, pays plenty of taxes. At times he seems more motivational speaker than preacher. I surely miss the old man, John Osteen. I don’t think I ever once heard him ask for money or Joel for that matter.


121 posted on 11/06/2007 9:01:01 AM PST by WildcatClan (DUNCAN HUNTER- The only choice for true conservatives)
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