what do you think of some of these t.v. preachers

[jdmarcus59]

I,am just wondering what do you think of some of these tv preachers

what do you think of there slicked back hair, there shining garments,
ect. ect, ect....... give me a poll please, would you look at them and

belive there message? this is not a trick qustion

jdmarcus59 Reviewed by jdmarcus59 on 05-01-2007. what do you think of some of these t.v. preachers :) I,am just wondering what do you think of some of these tv preachers what do you think of there slicked back hair, there shining garments, ect. ect, ect....... give me a poll please, would you look at them and belive there message? this is not a trick qustion Rating: 5

[CaptainDankNuggets]

That there full of shit and there just out to take your money.

[stinkyattic]

They scare the living shit out of me for a couple reasons...
Do they believe truly that taking the money of gullible, desperate, people is the Lord's work? IF yes, they are as much fools themselves and should not have that kind of weird power... if no, they are assholes out to make a buck.
Religious institutions, like nonprofit organizations, should not have that high an overhead. People donate in good faith... but where does the money actually go?

[higher4hockey]

the same way i feel about organized crime. it preys on the week, it generates huge profits for its leaders. and it is damn near impossible to eradicate.

[Storm Crow]

After watching for a few minutes, he commented "He's a slimy!" and went back to watch "Sesame Street". I agreed with his view!- Granny:hippy:

[WeedTillDeath]

They are merely pimps. They have a way with words and are able to use something a lot of people think they need, religion, to make money. Thats their gig and they do it well.

[jdmarcus59]

I understand what your saying, I to belive there a lot of B S going

on in the name of the lord. so come on everybody let me hear what you have

to say, I think this is important, but please be serous, so far people have

been saying some interresting stuff, I,am makeing my own study on this
and I value what you have to say. also is there anybody that you do like?

[hazetwostep]

i use to be an ordained christian minister, the kind you have to go to school for and not just an internet mailing thing. through various situations i have personally met some of those "slick-haired" guys that you see on TBN and what not and have seen them off air.

here is the deal... some of them are just plain full of shit and in it for personal gain, recognition, etc. I think we all can see that.

the flipside is that some of them (even some of the real eccentric ones) actually believe 150% that they are "advancing god's kingdom" and doing good for others.. yes, even some of the ones who regularly ask for money. as messed as it seems from our world view and perspective, they believe they are doing good, and sometimes they do. i have seen it.

now i cant stand to watch those shows because they clash with my belief/view of god.. sometimes i get stoned late at night and call in to pretend i am getting "saved"... call it black humor cause i use to be in the business. i guess i am writing all this to simply say that some of those guys are VERY sincere, despite that they may be missing the point completely.

we can only do our best... and when we judge the motives of others, we are not better than them when they judge the position of our "eternal souls"... amazing how you actually become/do what you despise... human nature.

:jointsmile: devil's advocate:thumbsup:

[Pass That Shit]

Those preachers on tv are a comedy show. I was listening one time and the preacher says to his audience. If you expect God to do things for you, and you come here and don't reach into your pockets and give to us, God won't give to you. I sometimes turn them on for a good laugh.


I disagree with those that make a living off preaching. We are instructed to work with our own hands. We are to buy the truth (without money) and sell it not. If you're making a salary off preaching the gospel, it's wrong. Did Jesus collect money for his teachings?

[Storm Crow]

He was a good man. When we kids "weeded" his garden, pulling up his just planted seedlings- he smiled and showed us the difference between his flowers and weeds. I only saw him angry once, when he caught my Mom in a lie. (he told her "If the truth won't do, then something is wrong!" I respect those words and remembered them from when he said them- when I was just 5 years old) I strongly suspect that his family we "augmented" by local illegitimate children (in fact, none of his 6 children look like they are related!) He was a gentle man of God. The fools that I see on TV are nothing like him. That is our loss!- Granny:hippy: