Money is not evil. The LOVE of money is evil. Whether one agrees with his interpretation, the Left Behind series has spread the Gospel to many. And THAT is something we are called to do.
susie
As opposed to ...um ... the Bible? Money is not evil. The LOVE of money is evil.
Since LaHaye is a millionaire many times over, and financially secure for many generations - and since this is such an important tool for spreading the Gospel (as you say), I assume he's going forego royalties on the next book so the publisher can sell to the public at cost?
Additionally, the Left Behind series specifically excludes Catholics from this so-called rapture. Sure - love thy neighbor, and all that good Gospel stuff.