Megachurch Pastor: Jesus Died So We Can Be Rich
The infamous pastor who thinks he deserves a $65 million private jet tells his supporters Jesus died so they can be financially rich.
Pastor Creflo Dollar recently posted to Twitter and Facebook this statement: “Jesus bled and died for us so that we can lay claim to the promise of financial prosperity. #ProsperityInChrist #WealthyLiving #AbundantLife,” Friendly Atheist, Progressive Secular Humanist, and Christian Today report. After quick criticism, the posts were removed without comment.
Here’s a screenshot of Dollar’s tweet via Progressive Secular Humanist:
Prosperity Gospel Fail – Televangelist @Creflo_Dollar Says “Jesus Died So I Can Be Rich” http://t.co/nDXmseGEiM pic.twitter.com/JfuGSvLfJO
— Michael Stone (@pdxprogressiveX) October 10, 2015
But as Warren Throckmorton, notes, the exact sentence exists on Dollar’s website, as part of a study notes section:
“Jesus bled and died for us so that we can lay claim to the promise of financial prosperity.”
Dollar is the founder of World Changers Church International, a non-denominational Christian megachurch. The Georgia-based church is in an $18 million building Dollar says he built without any financing.
In August on his HBO show, John Oliver brilliantly exposed the prosperity gospel and these tax-exempt televangelism frauds.
Â
Image via Facebook
Hat tip: Joe.My.God.
Â
Enjoy this piece?
… then let us make a small request. The New Civil Rights Movement depends on readers like you to meet our ongoing expenses and continue producing quality progressive journalism. Three Silicon Valley giants consume 70 percent of all online advertising dollars, so we need your help to continue doing what we do.
NCRM is independent. You won’t find mainstream media bias here. From unflinching coverage of religious extremism, to spotlighting efforts to roll back our rights, NCRM continues to speak truth to power. America needs independent voices like NCRM to be sure no one is forgotten.
Every reader contribution, whatever the amount, makes a tremendous difference. Help ensure NCRM remains independent long into the future. Support progressive journalism with a one-time contribution to NCRM, or click here to become a subscriber. Thank you. Click here to donate by check.