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Philanthropic Donations Come From Your Heart, but Where Do They End Up? (Televangelist Scams)
ABC News ^ | 03-23-07 | GLENN RUPPEL and JOHN STOSSEL

Posted on 03/24/2007 11:51:46 AM PDT by blackbeardsghost

The popular Kenneth Copeland of Kenneth Copeland Ministries lives in a large mansion in Texas. He recently asked his audience to help him spread the gospel by giving him $20 million to buy a new jet. Copeland promised that the plane "will never, ever be used as long as it is in our care, for anything other than what is becoming to you, Lord Jesus."

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: christianity; scam; tbn; televangelist
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To: Veto!

If it wasn't tele-evangilists that people distrusted about Chistianity, it would be something else.

I don't know who said it first, but a pastor in our church once said when a man told him that he didn't like church because it was full of hypocrites. My pastor told him to come to church anyway, we always have room for one more!


21 posted on 03/24/2007 1:06:09 PM PDT by upsdriver ((Hunter / Thompson......Gonzo politics)
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To: CyberAnt

I'll tell you what - that "shame" you want to spread around to all of us, including me? You keep it. These televangelists types want to convince people that that they don't have wealth because they're somehow not living right. That's a disgraceful manipulation. I don't begrudge them having above average lifestyles, but tying the "lesser" means of others to a lack of faith is where they lose me.


22 posted on 03/24/2007 1:16:55 PM PDT by Emmett McCarthy
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To: CyberAnt
I'd just like to see ONE OF YOU keep the schedule the Copelands keep.

Yes, those layovers in Maui, Fiji, and Honolulu will flat wear you out.

And those exotic game hunts can be grueling, as well. "the Copeland jet, on its way to an evangelical seminar in Australia last October, made a two-day layover in Maui. Then it was on to the Fiji islands for another stop. After seven days in Australia, the Copelands headed to Honolulu for another three days of what they called "eating and rest."

23 posted on 03/24/2007 1:21:32 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: blackbeardsghost

I wouldn't categorize sending money to a televangelist as philanthropic.


24 posted on 03/24/2007 1:23:42 PM PDT by AD from SpringBay (We have the government we allow and deserve.)
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To: Clara Lou

From National Lampoon's "Vacation":
Eddie: "I sure wish I had all that money back that I gave to that television preacher".


25 posted on 03/24/2007 1:26:53 PM PDT by mikeybaby (long time lurker)
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To: LiteKeeper
No one is indispensible...no one "needs" a $20 million jet!

Tell that to the Air Force, the Raptor is worth every penny!

Cheers!

26 posted on 03/24/2007 1:27:06 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Clara Lou

They kind of remind me of the Republican Party with all of its junkmail.


27 posted on 03/24/2007 1:31:51 PM PDT by GunsareOK
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To: blackbeardsghost

The least he could do is to buy carbon credits.

I'm surprised Ticketron hasn't launched a Ticket-to-Heaven service as profitable as it seems to be.


28 posted on 03/24/2007 1:32:22 PM PDT by Old Professer (The critic writes with rapier pen, dips it twice, and writes again.)
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To: CyberAnt

Statements like this are the strongest arguments both for and against evolution at the same time; survival of the most gullible vs survival of the most persuasive.


29 posted on 03/24/2007 1:34:49 PM PDT by Old Professer (The critic writes with rapier pen, dips it twice, and writes again.)
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To: CyberAnt
they're rich because GOD has blessed them for being obedient to HIM

If God is blessing them, why do they need to ask for money?

30 posted on 03/24/2007 1:37:45 PM PDT by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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To: MamaB
I saw Benny Hinn once. I cannot understand why he has such a big following. And Crouch and his wife . . . I'm not going to say what I think of them.
31 posted on 03/24/2007 1:41:48 PM PDT by Dante3
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To: CyberAnt
I take it you're not a fan of the late Sam Kinnison?
32 posted on 03/24/2007 1:47:00 PM PDT by investigateworld (Those Border Patrol guys will do more time than the worst Jap POW camp commander, thanks Bush!.....)
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To: CyberAnt
“Geeeeee .. what a great bunch of Christians you guys are.”

I didn’t see your sarcasm tag.

Can we presume that was an oversight?

You were joking, right?
33 posted on 03/24/2007 1:52:30 PM PDT by Caramelgal (I am Zelda - Queen of the Viking Kitties!)
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To: CyberAnt

Whatever you do, if someone from Nigeria sends you an e-mail about helping with a financial transaction, don't respond!


34 posted on 03/24/2007 2:04:25 PM PDT by motzman (Met Fans for Rudy)
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To: motzman

And .. this proves how ignorant you are! Thanks!


35 posted on 03/24/2007 2:10:14 PM PDT by CyberAnt (Drive-By Media: Fake news, fake documents, fake polls)
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To: Caramelgal

No! I wasn't joking! I'm entitled to my opinion!


36 posted on 03/24/2007 2:11:27 PM PDT by CyberAnt (Drive-By Media: Fake news, fake documents, fake polls)
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To: Clara Lou

That's why PTL was nicknamed the "Pass the Loot!" club!


37 posted on 03/24/2007 2:12:30 PM PDT by Bibman (Don't tread on me!)
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To: AppyPappy

Because sowing seed is a principle in the Bible that most people have chosen to forget. GOD always says, if you, then I. If you will give your money in support of another man's ministry, GOD will reward you.

That's what I believe .. if you don't .. FINE!!


38 posted on 03/24/2007 2:15:20 PM PDT by CyberAnt (Drive-By Media: Fake news, fake documents, fake polls)
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To: PAR35

So .. just because people are in ministry they are not entitled to a vacation ..??

Typical jealousy and envy!!


39 posted on 03/24/2007 2:17:04 PM PDT by CyberAnt (Drive-By Media: Fake news, fake documents, fake polls)
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To: CyberAnt

Just another hit piece on Christians...what's amazing is how easy folks get sucked into these drive by media slime bags....a whole bunch of suckers...I'd say.


40 posted on 03/24/2007 2:23:26 PM PDT by shield (A wise man's heart is at his RIGHT hand; but a fool's heart at his LEFT. Ecc 10:2)
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