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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Prosperity Gospel is in deep trouble
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/mar/23/us-christian-tv-channel-owners-lawsuit<snip>
The world's largest Christian TV channel, the California-based Trinity Broadcasting Network, has become embroiled in a multimillion-dollar financial scandal after members of the family that founded it alleged widespread embezzlement.
The claims by Brittany Koper, whose grandfather Paul Crouch founded TBN, and by Joseph McVeigh, another family member describe exorbitant spending on mansions in California, Tennessee and Florida, private jets and even a $100,000 (£63,000) mobile home to house the dogs of Crouch's flamboyant wife, Janice.
According to the lawsuit, reported in US newspapers, Paul Crouch Sr obtained a $50m luxury jet for his personal use through a "sham loan", while church funds many of which come from donations during events like its "Praise-a-thons" paid for the dogs' mobile home.
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They are all snake oil salesmen and at least their dogs are not on the roof of the car.
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The Prosperity Gospel is in deep trouble (Original Post)
malaise
Mar 2012
OP
These people need to be shamed and in jail. Just like Jim Baker was.
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2012
#1
Your right but the problem is they don't believe you. You can show them in black and white and they
southernyankeebelle
Mar 2012
#7
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)1. These people need to be shamed and in jail. Just like Jim Baker was.
malaise
(269,157 posts)3. Sometimes I think we should look up the gullible who
enrich them
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)7. Your right but the problem is they don't believe you. You can show them in black and white and they
still won't believe you.
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)2. God pays well
down on your knees sinner and give me the money
malaise
(269,157 posts)4. Let us
Prey!!!
libinnyandia
(1,374 posts)5. Their lodgings in Hell will be pretty humble.
orwell
(7,775 posts)6. I guess Jebus likes...
...nice things.
Who knew?
Quantess
(27,630 posts)8. Will someone please make a TV show about this family?
Look at Janice's champagne pink hair and her little spoiled dog! Looks like must-see tv.
KG
(28,752 posts)9. what a fucked up bunch of people.