“Don’t attack one another. Don’t attack men and women of God. Don’t be the judge. There’s only one judge. Jesus said, ‘Judge not, lest you be judged.’” - C.Leaders
Trump advisor Paula White-Cain promises 'supernatural blessings' for $1,000 donation ahead of Passover
“In a video titled “Passover Season: God’s Divine Appointment With You!” … [White] claims that honoring God during Passover, which begins April 12 at sundown, will unlock divine—and monetary—rewards.” - CPost
Few Pastors Bank on Prosperity Gospel, More Prevalent Among Churchgoers
“Almost half (45%) of U.S. Protestant churchgoers say to receive material blessings from God they have to do something for God. The percentage that agrees has almost doubled from the 26% who agreed in a 2017 Lifeway Research study.” - Ministrywatch
Who Believes in the Prosperity Gospel?
“There are two questions that tap into some of the basic tenets of prosperity theology. To what extent did you read the Bible to learn about attaining wealth or prosperity? To what extent did you read the Bible to learn about attaining health or healing?” - Ryan Burge
Syncretism: Don’t Mix Prosperity Heresy with Evangelism
“a growing number of church attendees in the U.S. are embracing prosperity gospel teachings as if they reflect genuine Christianity. The study compares beliefs to a similar study in 2017 and shows several alarming trends.” - Lifeway
Lifeway Research: Prosperity Gospel Beliefs on the Rise Among Churchgoers
“52% of American Protestant churchgoers say their church teaches God will bless them if they give more money to their church and charities, with 24% strongly agreeing. This is up from 38%” in 2017. - Lifeway
Ross Douthat: Lyme disease, Catholic suffering and the frontiers of medicine and faith
“Anyone who goes through this kind of trial has to accept that, whatever God has in mind for you, it’s not the unbroken path to the American dream.” - RNS
Pastors in $5,000 Sneakers
“I recognize that the stated motive for the megachurch ministers will be evangelism, trying to make the unchurched think that by wearing cool clothing, they are creating the impression that Christianity is cool. But…” - Cranach
Mary's blessedness is an argument against prosperity theology
“…this was not the kind of blessing promised by the Prosperity Gospel, the wealth and health and success that many people think of in connection to being blessed.” - Veith