Senate Probes Televangelists' Finances

LBMBNB 06:51:00 AM Dec 05 2007

in response to belssedkfb's comments, i can only say the difference between the televangelists in question and the rest of the "sinning" world are the words nonprofit and tax exempt ...not to mention being wise stewarts and should be held accountable for how they spend somebody else's money.The rest of the businesses and Hollywood stars are not tax exempt and are not accepting donations in the name of God and enriching themselves in that manner.So there is a difference .Shame,shame on them who claim to do the Lord's work while enriching themselves and even teaching we should get our rewards on earth.God can bless you,it's true but even Christ taught us in his sermon on the Mount " 19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21For where your treasure is, there

blessedkfb 08:47:05 PM Nov 29 2007

I will truly be excited when we see all world businesses and hollywood stars commanded by government to give the low down for personal financial status and accountability re:frivolous spending as well . I am certain they wont mind - right? I cant wait to see if there are any improper/illegal purchases they're hiding- and the course of action we are proposing to take to clean up ALL of americas rich and lavish. ..Speaking of which is anybody checking into Ole Anthony;s or Senator grassleys income/spending habits? I cant wait to see who is willing to stand and proclaim they are sinless and can therfore throw the first stone... Bring it on - who has the guts to stand and say they're hands are completely clean of all sin...cos if not- perhaps everybody best shut up and mind their business. Of course there are going to be imperfect men in every walk of life...including religion... is this supposed to be new news to everyone?? Bottom line, every one answers to God. Why not leave the only

formerrocatholic 09:59:26 PM Nov 17 2007

I would be slow to judge. There is a spiritual war raging and not all meets the eye. But if there is to be a WITCH hunt, start with the RICH Roman Catholic Church who preach a FALSE gospel while THEY REPEATEDLY RAPE CHILDREN, rather then those who preach the true gospel as Jesus teaches. Just a word to the WISE.

Aidensmom2002 07:45:51 AM Nov 12 2007

I am not apart one of these mega churches but I do see they help people when it is impossible to get help from the government. If you make $1 over what they consider poor you can forget your tax paying dollars to ever get you through the hard times. If these minitries are stealing let God deal with them. Who is watching the members of Senate and Congress?

formerrocatholic 03:15:02 AM Nov 12 2007

I would be slow to judge. There is a spiritual war raging and not all meets the eye. But if there is to be a WITCH hunt, start with the RICH Roman Catholic Church who preach a FALSE gospel while THEY REPEATEDLY RAPE CHILDREN, rather then those who preach the true gospel as Jesus teaches. Just a word to the WISE.

formerrocatholic 03:14:58 AM Nov 12 2007

I would be slow to judge. There is a spiritual war raging and not all meets the eye. But if there is to be a WITCH hunt, start with the RICH Roman Catholic Church who preach a FALSE gospel while THEY REPEATEDLY RAPE CHILDREN, rather then those who preach the true gospel as Jesus teaches. Just a word to the WISE.

pbaldaw 11:56:54 PM Nov 10 2007

Unfortunately sometimes the most important thoughts expressed in these "comments" are deleted for some reason.

pbaldaw 11:52:59 PM Nov 10 2007

It is regrettable that sometimes the most important part of comments made here are deleted.

pbaldaw 11:48:20 PM Nov 10 2007

Fortunately we attend a wonderful Bible teaching church that embraces love, forgiveness and loving your neighbor as yourself. Our minister is strickly on salary and is the most knowledgeable, honest and decent person I've ever had the priviledge of knowing. He has a television ministry where all proceeds go to help those who are poor, hungry and in need. Last week, it was reported to the congregation that our church had feed a total of 113 thousand needy families in N. Georgia. and over one million pounds of food had been given, all donated by our members. Nothing is donated by outside businesses. This ministry has also built and paid for over 250 churches to be built in empoverished areas in India as well as several other countries.
Ministers are hired and paid by our church and everything that is needed is donated by our members. Last year the minister asked for a donation of 200 winter coats and the following Sunday over 1500 new coats were brought by its members to be distri

Emo80001 10:50:12 PM Nov 10 2007

Its sad to say but the truth is the truth. .Find a fool use a fool. It appears there are a lot of them out there.