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Joel Osteen shuts megachurch amid flooding crisis
http://nypost.com ^ | 08/28/2017 | David K. Lee

Posted on 08/28/2017 3:22:22 PM PDT by heterosupremacist

Televangelist Joel Osteen cancelled services at his Houston megachurch Sunday and has yet to reopen its doors — despite the fact that thousands of flooded-out residents are desperately seeking shelter.

The perpetually smiling pastor told followers on Twitter on Monday to lean on their faith.

“Jesus promises us peace that passes understanding,” he wrote. “That’s peace when it doesn’t make sense.”

But Osteen’s comforting words didn’t sit well with critics, who want to know why the doors to his 16,800-seat arena at his Lakewood Church near downtown Houston are closed.

“You have taken so much money away from your people to live like a king,” entertainment publicist Danny Deraney blasted. “It’s the least you could do.”

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: buymybook; hellisawaiting; jesuslovescash; joelosteen; lakewoodchurch; megachurch; nameitandclaimit; osteen; prosperitygospel; sendcashnow; whatwouldjesusdo; willblessforcash
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To: HiTech RedNeck

If you are suggesting fishes and loaves should suffice for inviting thousands of people into an unprepared unstaffed building with no supplies simply because it is a church, then by all means please - open your home to refugees

Osteen ( I do not even listen to him ) has done more for flood victims in the past than anyone trying to accuse him not reacting yet to this crisis - which is still in the middle of the storm


21 posted on 08/28/2017 3:50:01 PM PDT by silverleaf (We voted for change, not leftover change)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Eh...there all about the same to me...send me/God your dollars and all is well.


22 posted on 08/28/2017 3:51:07 PM PDT by wyowolf (Be ware when the preachers take over the Republican party...)
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To: madison10

The sanctuary might not be the best place in the world and so what? When fervent Christians band together we watch God do miracles.

I think God is about to show and tell Joel that his fortunes are all washed up.


23 posted on 08/28/2017 3:52:13 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Tryin' hard to win the No-Bull Prize.)
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To: heterosupremacist

24 posted on 08/28/2017 3:52:22 PM PDT by Snickering Hound
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To: silverleaf

I agree with you. Many here would not open their homes/businesses to evacuees due to taking their buildings and lives in danger. All we have to do is look back at what happened during Katrina, thank you, and times now are less caring and more drugged.

I am not a Joel fan. I did go to the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration which was amazing. A cousin of mine was healed at that church so I cannot deny that The Holy Spirit is there.

The city has a facility for the evacuees to go where they have means to care for them, police them, etc.

As our governor said, It’s not the time to second guess things, just get back to normal and we can do that in Texas!
Psalm 138...Amen!


25 posted on 08/28/2017 3:53:09 PM PDT by YouGoTexasGirl
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To: silverleaf

I agree 100%. Like him or hate him, a little logical thought here will go a long way.


26 posted on 08/28/2017 3:53:14 PM PDT by WeWaWes (When I look in the mirror I see an elephant--a bad ass elephant)
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To: heterosupremacist

The ‘Prosperity Gospel’ works for certain preachers but not necessarily their flock.


27 posted on 08/28/2017 3:53:42 PM PDT by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was blind but now I see...)
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To: wyowolf

It doesn’t quite work like that. Rather, put your all on God’s altar, right where it is now, and watch God do miracles.


28 posted on 08/28/2017 3:54:08 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Tryin' hard to win the No-Bull Prize.)
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To: WeWaWes

You mean worldly, filled with worldly excuses.


29 posted on 08/28/2017 3:55:00 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Tryin' hard to win the No-Bull Prize.)
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To: wyowolf

Well said ‘wolf. He is a fraud pure and simple. What is really sick about his act is just how many people this con artist has fooled. Pathetic really that so many are so easily snowed.


30 posted on 08/28/2017 3:55:14 PM PDT by bobby.223 (Retired up in the snowy mountains of the American Redoubt and it's a great life!)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Strange...no matter what...they all need that dollar


31 posted on 08/28/2017 3:56:46 PM PDT by wyowolf (Be ware when the preachers take over the Republican party...)
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To: silverleaf; heterosupremacist

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Are you a bit confused?

Can it be that he just doesn’t wish to give shelter to any refugees?
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32 posted on 08/28/2017 3:57:13 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: heterosupremacist
The Babylon Bee has Mr. Osteen in its sights:

http://babylonbee.com/news/joel-osteens-bible-makes-daring-escape-abusive-owner/

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33 posted on 08/28/2017 3:58:00 PM PDT by nickedknack ("Your time is up!")
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To: silverleaf

He who gives out of excess reaps little. Remember the widow and her mites. You present a profound non sequitur. And you have no idea what I have yielded to God or why. You might be surprised to see I went bust twice over it. How about packing away your own stone bag.


34 posted on 08/28/2017 3:58:26 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Tryin' hard to win the No-Bull Prize.)
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To: heterosupremacist

I’m no big fan of his, but don’t understand the bashing here. He’s supposed to turn his church and facilities into a shelter and let it be damaged as the Superdome was in New Orleans?? I don’t get this. No fan of this guy but don’t get why he’s being bashed over this flood.


35 posted on 08/28/2017 3:58:40 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Then God can tell Joel Osteen what to do. Not really any else’s business unless there is a request from the government and need.


36 posted on 08/28/2017 3:58:45 PM PDT by madison10 (Pray for President Trump and Houston, Texas)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

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Likely.
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37 posted on 08/28/2017 3:59:55 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: madison10

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God hasn’t been able to tell Joel anything, as far as I can see.
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38 posted on 08/28/2017 4:01:16 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

Here’s a chance for you to show yourself redeemed. What did you ever yield up to God, smartass?


39 posted on 08/28/2017 4:01:27 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Tryin' hard to win the No-Bull Prize.)
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To: editor-surveyor

And fair enough.

Now what has God been able to tell you, you arrogant self smartness worshiper?


40 posted on 08/28/2017 4:02:52 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Tryin' hard to win the No-Bull Prize.)
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