[Deb]

The LA Times' front page piece was an ugly hit on people who were the victim of yet another character assassin. These folks sure aren't my taste, but the media uses any excuse to mock, "expose" and deride all Christians...unless they're black race pimps, then they hold their fire as long as possible.

The Crouches give many older, lonely shut-ins something very valuable, a feeling of family and belonging. I've always thought that was worth a lot. It's not our job (or the Times) to decide who God uses.

[Godfollow]

It is our job to expose charlatans... and shut-ins might be better served watching re runs of Andy Griffith of Mayberry... it is the shut-ins that these charlatans feed on, their money and false hopes... "stretch your hands toward the television and receive the healing power God has for you today, and won't you please send a check so we can keep you blessed"... makes me sick...

[Glenmerle]

The Crouches give many older, lonely shut-ins something very valuable, a feeling of family and belonging. I've always thought that was worth a lot.

I think it's worth a lot too. But I don't think feeling good should come at the price of false doctrine. That's just hearing what your "itching ears" (2 Tim. 4:3) want to hear. One of the reasons I'd like to see orthodox Christians on TV is because I know what a powerful tool TV is and how it really can comfort those who are alone. I totally understand the elderly or shut-ins getting comfort from TBN.

It's not our job (or the Times) to decide who God uses.

I agree with you. God can use anyone--even people of other faiths. But it is our job to use discernment and make judgments accordingly. The Bible warns that "even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth" (Acts 20:30) and that "there will be false teachers among you" (2 Peter 2:1).

[ladyinred]

Deb, I understand your point, really I do. But, IF, and I do mean IF this is true, then it should be exposed. Hopefully in time, the real truth will come out. There is something strange about the payoff money, and other aspects of this in my opinion, but we shall see.