Another scandal in the works
Considering the lengths to which prosperity teachers go to twist the words of the Bible, it would not surprise me one bit if they were improperly reporting income. How long before these people’s followers realize that they are being had?
Acting on tips about preachers who ride in Rolls Royces and have purportedly paid $30,000 for a conference table, the top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee said Tuesday he’s investigating the finances of six well-known TV ministers. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said those under scrutiny include faith healer Benny Hinn, Georgia megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar and one of the nation’s best known female preachers, Joyce Meyer.
Grassley sent letters to the half-dozen Christian media ministries earlier this week requesting answers by Dec. 6 about their expenses, executive compensation and amenities, including use of fancy cars and private jets.
In a statement, Grassley said he was acting on complaints from the public and news coverage of the organizations.
“The allegations involve governing boards that aren’t independent and allow generous salaries and housing allowances and amenities such as private jets and Rolls Royces,” Grassley said.
… Most of those under investigation preach a variation of the “prosperity gospel,” the teaching that God will shower faithful followers with material riches…
I don’t get the followers who make excuses for these shysters, e.g. “Why shouldn’t he have that Rolls Royce?? he’s a man of God!” We’ve become pretty far removed from the days of Paul, who preached on the virtues of being content with only food and raiment. I suspect many of them will never admit to being had. They’ll just think this hearing is part of a satanic witch hunt to take down their beloved leaders.
Remember when Christians were intelligent discerners of truth? Me neither.