Agree. I’m missing the “scandal” in selling his books at his church. And I’m not so sure it was a megachurch before he preached there. Osteens are not my cup of tea, but it doesn’t sound scandalous or criminal.
This isn’t even a lawsuit, it is an allegation.
How should this work? If the church advertises his books then there ought to be (and likely is) a quid pro quo back to it out of the book revenue for the value of the advertising, or else some kind of imputed income to the Osteens. And that’s the size of it. This may be a tempest in a thimble.
And that’s if it wants 401(c)(3) status. It can always go indy if it has the conviction to do so.
I wouldn’t say I was a fan of his, so I’m not saying this for any reason - I just don’t think this sounds like a big deal either. Seems like he doesn’t even take a big salary from the Church either - I think I read that
It was the Houston Summit, where the Rockets played basketball. I saw many concerts there.
-PJ