I actually heard someone say that Osteen was the next Billy Graham.
I'm not surprised. Our nation is full of folks who have itchy ears and are willing to offer up strange fire. Our country will receive the judgment that we deserve.
That person is typical of feel goodism religiosity where sound Biblical doctrinal truth is no longer relevant. As long as someone like Osteen, Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, T.D. Jakes or a myriad of false teachers use the name Jesus and stir them up emotionally, truth doesn't matter.
Jesus was right, "there are few that find the kingdom of heaven"(paraphrase).