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Creflo Dollar: Megachurch Pastor Slams Critics, Insists The ‘Devil’ Blocked His $65M Jet Dream
inquisitr.com ^ | April 23, 2015

Posted on 04/23/2015 4:41:26 PM PDT by Gamecock

Creflo Dollar is still talking about his dream of owning a $65 million Gulfstream G650 private jet. For those who missed it, the Atlanta megachurch pastor previously made headlines after he started an online campaign asking his congregation and followers to donate for the purchase of the extravagant aircraft.

As previously reported on the Inquisitr, the initial campaign, known as “Project G650,” asked for 200,000 people to donate $300.

“We are asking members, partners and supporters of this ministry to assist in the undertaking of an initiative called Project G650. The mission of Project G650 is to acquire a Gulfstream G650 airplane so that Pastors Creflo and Taffi and World Changers Church International can continue to blanket the globe with the Gospel of grace. We are believing for 200,000 people to give contributions of 300 US dollars or more to turn this dream into a reality — and allow us to retire the aircraft that served us well for many years.”

Although many of Pastor Dollar’s followers have supported his endeavors, he didn’t exactly get the response he may have been expecting. Once the media began reporting about “Project G650,” social media users didn’t waste time slamming Pastor Dollar for the seemingly outlandish request. Needless to say, some of the comments were quite brash, and many people definitely didn’t have many favorable things say. More times than not, Pastor Dollar was accused of “pimping the church.”

Now, he’s firing back and responding to the allegations. During the April 19 church service at World Changers Church International, Pastor Dollar decided to address the situation, reports the YBF. Pastor Dollar jokingly cited a number of outlandish rumors that have been reported about his personal life in an effort to open the door for the discussion about the jet. The notable pastor, widely accused of preaching “prosperity gospel,” made it clear that no one will stop him from dreaming.

“You cannot stop me from dreaming. I’m gon’ dream until Jesus comes. And here’s another thing I want you to understand. … If they discover life on Mars, if you think a $65 million plane was too much, if they discover that there’s life on Mars, they gon’ need to hear the Gospel and I’m gon’ have to believe God for a billion dollar space shuttle because we got to preach the Gospel on Mars.”

During his lengthy rant, he gave a number of examples to justify his reasons for dreaming and how he has no plans to let anyone deter him from attaining the things he desires in life. He referred to those who criticize him as “devils” who only desire to block his dreams. He also slammed the critics for attempting to “discredit” him and deny his dreams.

Surprising, Pastor Dollar also bragged about how he now has the funds to cover the staggering cost for the state-of-the-art private jet. He also insists he hasn’t asked anyone for a dime, although “Project G650″ was a campaign launched to ask for monetary contributions toward the massive purchase.

“Creflo Dollar asking his members for $65 million? I ain’t never asked you for a dime. We’ve got over 3 million partners around the world, 3 million donors around the world who support the ministry so I can get to where they are. I had a man from the Middle East send a letter to say they cut off my relative’s head. We need you in the Middle East, here’s a check right here for that plane.”

Of course, Pastor Dollar has ruffled lots of feathers yet again, and social media users have had no reservations about responding to his claims. News outlets have also criticized Pastor Dollar for his controversial response, reports the Root.

What do you think about Pastor Creflo Dollar’s response to those who criticized his campaign for a $65 million private jet? Share your thoughts.


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To: AHerald

That is curious.

He keeps temping me to buy one of those new VIZIO 4K UHD TVs.

But, then I look at the ‘ancient’ VIZIO 720p I bought in 2008, and it still has excellent color, etc.


21 posted on 04/23/2015 5:02:38 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: Gamecock

Satan’s been keeping me from having an affair with the new secretary but I’m gonna rise above it and get my blessing.


22 posted on 04/23/2015 5:02:46 PM PDT by AppyPappy (If you are not part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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To: Gamecock

If he changed his last name from ‘Dollar’ to ‘Euro’, he could have an additional 5.2 million USD for his airplane kitty. </sarc>


23 posted on 04/23/2015 5:05:33 PM PDT by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was blind, but now I see...)
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To: GeronL

If it was modern times, keeping with the fact that He was a carpenter, I would say maybe an old well worn but maintained F-450 with a cargo trailer for the lumber.


24 posted on 04/23/2015 5:08:11 PM PDT by Fred Hayek (The Democratic Party is now the operational arm of the CPUSA)
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To: AppyPappy

So you want to do to your secretary, what he’s been doing to his supporters.


25 posted on 04/23/2015 5:08:27 PM PDT by ansel12 (LEGAL immigrants, 30 million 1980-2012, continues to remake the nation's electorate for democrats)
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To: Gamecock

Satan has CONSPIRED to keep me from winning the Powerball Lottery®. I can just feel it.


26 posted on 04/23/2015 5:10:37 PM PDT by BipolarBob (My God can kick your Allahs arse.)
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To: GeronL
It was good enough for Jesus.


It was the Gulf Stream 650 of it's time

27 posted on 04/23/2015 5:13:48 PM PDT by rdcbn
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To: ansel12

I’m naming that blessing as mine.


28 posted on 04/23/2015 5:14:40 PM PDT by AppyPappy (If you are not part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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To: artichokegrower

Jesus did real good preaching after riding on a donkey.-


29 posted on 04/23/2015 5:17:18 PM PDT by rovenstinez
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To: Gamecock

Creflo has so much faith and power; why doesn’t he “bind Satan” like he claims a Christian has the authority to perform.


30 posted on 04/23/2015 5:18:39 PM PDT by evangmlw
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To: Gamecock

we got to preach the Gospel on Mars.” —

Obama got you beat. He’s sending muslims, via NASA.


31 posted on 04/23/2015 5:34:55 PM PDT by Scrambler Bob (an icon of resistance within the oppressed patriots, who represent resilience in the face of SSV)
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To: Scrambler Bob

Not sure how failing to score a private jet keeps him from spreading the Gospel. There is such a thing as commercial air travel.


32 posted on 04/23/2015 5:39:28 PM PDT by Gamecock (Why do bad things happen to good people? That only happened once, and He volunteered. R.C. Sproul)
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To: NRx

Go with the heresy. We already know that half the country is stupid enough to vote for treason.


33 posted on 04/23/2015 5:47:41 PM PDT by SgtHooper (Anyone who remembers the 60's, wasn't there!)
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To: Gamecock

Dolla dolla bills y’all.....


34 posted on 04/23/2015 5:48:01 PM PDT by GenXteacher (You have chosen dishonor to avoid war; you shall have war also.)
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To: GeronL
The man appears to have an outrageously bloated sense of his importance doesn't he.

Its been my perception that those preaching the "prosperity gospel" have at the very least a very skewed view of their position as Servant Teacher.

I think HE MIGHT think it to be "below him" to drive around in the Creflo Mobile!!




35 posted on 04/23/2015 5:49:13 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: Gamecock

Special. place. in. hell.

These prosperity gospel goofs have been around for awhile now. They were particularly popular with the Amway crowd in the early 80’s.

CC


36 posted on 04/23/2015 6:01:45 PM PDT by Celtic Conservative (Sufficient unto the day are the troubles therof)
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To: Celtic Conservative

Spending eternity driving a Reliant Robin or a Yugo.


37 posted on 04/23/2015 6:05:34 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: MeshugeMikey

lol!


38 posted on 04/23/2015 6:09:43 PM PDT by GeronL (Clearly Cruz 2016)
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To: Fred Hayek

There ya go


39 posted on 04/23/2015 6:10:30 PM PDT by GeronL (Clearly Cruz 2016)
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To: GeronL

SAY AMEN SOMEBODY

it about CREFLO A GO GO!!! you know!

if creflo werent a Prosperity “pastor”,... hed be down at “the club”..hustlin somethin else!!!


40 posted on 04/23/2015 6:15:32 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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