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Prosperity Gospel
An aberrant theology that teaches God rewards faith—and hefty tithing—with financial blessings, the prosperity gospel was closely associated with prominent 1980s televangelists Jimmy Swaggart and Jim and Tammy Bakker, and is part and parcel of many of today’s charismatic movements in the Global South. Orthodox Christians wary of prosperity doctrine found a friend in Senator Chuck Grassley, who in 2008 began a thorough vetting of the tax-exempt status of six prominent “health and wealth” leaders, including Kenneth Copeland, Bishop Eddie Long, and Paula White.
Health and Wealth in Africa
Africa's rapid embrace of prosperity Pentecostalism provokes concern--and hope.
July 6, 2007
Latino Prosperity Churches
Arlene Sanchez Walsh on the African-style prosperity gospel right in our backyards--in immigrant Latino churches.
July 6, 2007
A Statement On Prosperity Teaching
From the Lausanne Theology Working Group, Africa chapter at its consultations in Akropong, Ghana, 8-9 October, 2008 and 1-4 September 2009
December 8, 2009
More on Prosperity Gospel
Why the Oral Roberts Obituaries Are Wrong
The "faith-healer" (who hated the term) may have done much to mainstream Pentecostalism, but he was no architect of the Prosperity Gospel.
December 16, 2009
A Statement On Prosperity Teaching
From the Lausanne Theology Working Group, Africa chapter at its consultations in Akropong, Ghana, 8-9 October, 2008 and 1-4 September 2009
December 8, 2009
'A Voice for Sanity'
J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.
November 23, 2009
Prosperity Gospel on Skid Row
Difficulties of high-profile pastors may reorient movement—or reinforce it.
January 15, 2009
Our Ears Still Itch
That church down the street isn't the only one pandering to the congregation.
March 14, 2008
First Church of Prosperidad
Arlene Sanchez Walsh on the African-style prosperity gospel right in our backyards--in immigrant Latino churches.
July 6, 2007
Gospel Riches
Africa's rapid embrace of prosperity Pentecostalism provokes concern--and hope.
July 6, 2007
What Really Unites Pentecostals? 
It's not speaking in tongues. It may be the prosperity gospel.
December 5, 2006
Joel Osteen vs. Rick Warren on Prosperity Gospel
Plus: Hindus attack Catholic school over "séance," court approves Jesus prayers in government meetings, the latest on Iraq Christians, and other stories from online sources around the world.
September 14, 2006
Grading the Movement
Three leaders talk frankly about Pentecostalism: the good, the bad, and the unpredictable.
April 1, 2006
Stepping to Success
One reason Randy and Paula White's Without Walls is one of the country's fastest-growing congregations.
April 1, 2006
Thou Shalt Not Be Negative
Overly positive thinking and prosperity teaching undermine Joel Osteen's bestseller.
April 14, 2005
LA Times Digs Deeper into TBN's Prosperity Gospel Message
Plus: Swaggart promises to kill gay suitors, another Catholic diocese files for bankruptcy, and many other stories from sources around the world.
September 1, 2004
Eagerly Awaiting Release of Brazilian Evangelical's Autobiography
This was not the release of a smartphone. There were no Beyoncé tickets on sale, no books featuring vampires or boy wizards to be purchased. What these people wanted was to be the first in the United States to purchase the autobiography of Bishop Edir Macedo, a Pentecostal pastor with some five million followers worldwide. (NYT)
Christianity is Under Threat, Says Primate Okoh
Anglican leader says greatest threats are Boko Haram, African traditional religion, and prosperity gospel (Vanguard, Nigeria)
Ghana: Man of God Exposes Fake Pastors
THE HEAD Pastor of the Christ Power Ministry International, Rev. Dr. Michael Akwasi Adu, has stirred yet another controversy in the religious arena by revealing what he describes as little secrets of fake Men of God who use voodoo powers to perform extraordinary miracles. (allAfrica.com)
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