Buying into the "Prosperity Gospel"

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	Buying into the "Prosperity Gospel"

Efrain Alvarado

7-13-2009 3:53 PM

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7-13-2009 10:16 PM

willhelm

Maybe the "victims" of the housing crisis could have used a little more good sense and guidance. On the other hand, I don't get Osteen.

7-14-2009 12:03 AM

chestnut501

In a way, I kind of like Osteen's interpretation of a benevolent God. However,the idea that one need not feel any guilt for having more than his neighbor may only be a means of support for his church. By the way, Joel made his fortune in Real Estate before he became a minister.

7-14-2009 8:11 PM

Weary Observer

"The last refuge of scoundrels is religion."

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