Posted by:
axeldc
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Date: February 07, 2011 01:18PM
I ran across this article after a friend called Mormonism a "Prosperity Gospel". It's fascinating to see how blind Mormons are to their own belief.
http://www.mormontimes.com/article/86/Are-we-latching-on-to-prosperity-gospelThe author condescendingly discusses the dangers of prosperity gospel churches in Dallas, especially as he condemns the passing of the plate. I've always been amazed at how Mormons poopoo the collection plate, while they have a thing called "tithing settlement" and "temple recommend" interviews. At least the collection plate is anonymous!
If a family earns $60,000/year, they are expected to give $6,000 to the church, or $500 a month. That's a donation of $125 every Sunday. Most people give around $20 to the collection plate, but I've seen people give as little as $5 or even less without shame. I'd guess most people give $500-$1000 a year to their church, or what Mormons give in a month or two.
Isn't Lorenzo Snow's "Windows of Heaven" speech just a precursor to 1990s Prosperity Gospels? His promise: give us your money and God will pay you back in spades. Isn't that what Coppins is condemning Pastor Jakes for saying 100 years later in Dallas?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/07/2011 01:18PM by axeldc.