http://www.thepublicphilosopher.com/2009/12/07/christianity-and-the-crash/ Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:46:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.thepublicphilosopher.com/2009/12/07/christianity-and-the-crash/comment-page-1/#comment-8403 Tim Dickinson Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:32:10 +0000 http://www.thepublicphilosopher.com/?p=378#comment-8403 I read the same article sometime last week. One of the most striking aspects I thought was the connection between sub-prime loan officers and the prosperity gospel churches. Some pastors were happy to facilitate the loan officers at their "wealth-building seminars" to essentially prey on the church's constituents. It gives the impression that these pastors are not much more than Billy Mays with a bible in hand. While the title of the article is a little hyperbolic for shock value, it definitely makes the point that the prosperity gospel promotes unwise spending habits. After all, if you're in need, Jesus will give you $1,000. I read the same article sometime last week. One of the most striking aspects I thought was the connection between sub-prime loan officers and the prosperity gospel churches. Some pastors were happy to facilitate the loan officers at their “wealth-building seminars” to essentially prey on the church’s constituents. It gives the impression that these pastors are not much more than Billy Mays with a bible in hand. While the title of the article is a little hyperbolic for shock value, it definitely makes the point that the prosperity gospel promotes unwise spending habits. After all, if you’re in need, Jesus will give you $1,000.

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