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Churches: Places where rich people go to get God’s approval to live lavishly

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:July 27, 2008
Post category:American Culture Consumerism Good and Evil Meaning of Life Media Religion snake oil
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MSNBC has recently reported on the prosperity gospel of Televangelist Kenneth Copeland, which appears to be benefiting mostly---Kenneth Copeland and his relatives. Kenneth Copeland, 71, is a pioneer of the prosperity gospel, which teaches that believers are destined to flourish spiritually, physically and financially — and share the wealth with…

Obama on the meaning of “We the People”

Post author:Erich Vieth
Post published:March 18, 2008
Post category:Politics Religion
Post comments:11 Comments

Barack Obama has challenged Americans to rise above trite cartoonish conceptions of race. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWe7wTVbLUU[/youtube] The full text of Obama's thought-provoking and impassioned speech can be read here. Are Americans ready for a candidate who dares to challenge them? Are they ready for a candidate who speaks comfortably of the complexities…

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