On TBN....

September 18, 2003

I had a friend who was a little skeptical about Christians. Then one day he called in on some TBN station and they sent him a postcard saying "If you send us $35 then I can promise you God will give you ten-fold that in the near future". After he got that then he told me he will never consider Christianity again.

Sad really (but I still pray for him).

September 18, 2003

That is so very sad to hear Sally.

September 18, 2003

I had a friend who was a little skeptical about Christians. Then one day he called in on some TBN station and they sent him a postcard saying "If you send us $35 then I can promise you God will give you ten-fold that in the near future". After he got that then he told me he will never consider Christianity again.

Sad really (but I still pray for him).

This is what burdens me the most about these kinds of minstries. The very fact that sometimes it's the people who most need the Lord that are completely turned away from him by the these kinds of things. If a skeptical person has this notion that Religious people and ministries are all about the money these kinds of things may turn that person away from possibly ever having a relationship with Christ. It makes me sad. Keep praying for your friend Sally. The prayers of a rightious person can do much.

I would like to share this recolection of something that happened when I was young. They opened a station in the city where we lived. I remeber becuase going to the the ceremony was a big thing for us. We toured the facility and the kids all received this big thing of gum. (back then that was a treat for a kid ) I remeber that at that time my gramdnother gave a sum of money to TBN for an anuity. I don't remember exactly how much it was but I know for her being a widow it was a sacrifice for her at that time. When she wanted to make use of it later on she never had it returned to her. I don't know the circumstance about her never getting it back but I do remember that my mom and my aunt were very bitter towards TBN for some time after that. My grandmother forgive TBN and I remeber that she told my aunt and mom just to let it go as a donation.

September 18, 2003

There was an expose' on one of the main TV channels of some of the older people that had been giving their grocery money to some of the ministries. When asked how they got by many of the older people admitted they had been eating canned dog food. I saw this one with my own eyes and don't believe it was made up. This too is so sad. These older people giving all they have and having nothing to eat themselves while the preachers eat steak.

September 18, 2003

There was an expose' on one of the main TV channels of some of the older people that had been giving their grocery money to some of the ministries. When asked how they got by many of the older people admitted they had been eating canned dog food. I saw this one with my own eyes and don't believe it was made up. This too is so sad. These older people giving all they have and having nothing to eat themselves while the preachers eat steak.

There was also an article some years back in Time magazine I believe it was, that basically said the same thing. Utility bills not paid, etc. becuase they were sending in their seed. After reading the aritcle I was sad and mad at the same time. I can't fathom how these televangelist can take advanteage of people like that. I often wonder if they have any remorse for what they do. How can they live with themselves?

nebula · September 18, 2003

You know, it would be interesting if there could be a poll done with people who support these "ministries" and go to these churches and ask how many have received financial return fo their seed money, and how many are not finding themselves so "blessed" for their giving (of course, you'd have to add the word "yet" to the pole so they don't fel like they are having a faith problem).

September 19, 2003

My mother gave $ to the Jim Baker and the Heritage fiasco. After all these years she got a check last week from a class action lawsuit for $6.48. Case Closed.

Did anyone see Tammy Faye on Greta Van Susteran's show last night on Fox news. She hasn't changed much. She seemed sincere and remorseful and a little She has also remarried. She was their pushing a new book. Geta asked her what her number one wish is and Tammy Faye said " To start another television ministry."

September 19, 2003

My mother gave $ to the Jim Baker and the Heritage fiasco. After all these years she got a check last week from a class action lawsuit for $6.48. Case Closed.

Did anyone see Tammy Faye on Greta Van Susteran's show last night on Fox news. She hasn't changed much. She seemed sincere and remorseful and a little She has also remarried. She was their pushing a new book. Geta asked her what her number one wish is and Tammy Faye said " To start another television ministry."

I didn't see that particular program but I have seen her since her days with Jim her former husband and I gotta say her appearence hasn't changed a lot. I mean the way she is made up and all. Is this husband number two still? another Minisrty for Tammy Faye? What kind?

September 19, 2003

My mother gave $ to the Jim Baker and the Heritage fiasco. After all these years she got a check last week from a class action lawsuit for $6.48. Case Closed.

Did anyone see Tammy Faye on Greta Van Susteran's show last night on Fox news. She hasn't changed much. She seemed sincere and remorseful and

September 19, 2003

I saw Tammy Faye on Larry King the other night. I do believe the woman loves Jesus. She spoke many times on how He was all she had during the many trials of her life. I did here a lot of WoF teaching coming from her.

She still blames Jerry Falwell for them losing PTL. She did a tour of what was to be Heritage Village while on Larry King. She believes it was a great idea.

I did find out from her that her ex Jim has moved to Branson Missouri and is back on T.V. I just really pray that he is not getting back into the old ways. I just got his book "Prosperity and the coming Apocalypse." In it he talks about all the wrong he did teaching WoF.

Tammy is planning to be back on T.V too, I didn't catch what she will be doing though. Why don't she just give it up and retire somewhere quiet. Who wants to see her on anything? Not I!!