12-05-2013, 05:25 AM
(12-04-2013, 04:30 PM)kandrathe Wrote: Surveys have shown that the philosophies of prosperity gospel, even with its snake oil charm, comprises less than 17% of the Christian population. Less than that are adherents.
I'd like to see links to those surveys. I know you have them
My main beef with prosperity theology is that the rich people get a large audience to preach it, simply because they are rich. How many of the remaining 83% Christian speakers do you see with their own radio shows and TV networks that reach millions of people? I'd suggest that the 17% are worried about this new Pope because he has a platform to reach out to billions with a core Christian message that terrifies them (and their projected earnings for the upcoming quarter).
(12-04-2013, 04:30 PM)kandrathe Wrote: I do compartmentalize Church and State. So, I don't really care what religious beliefs drive Rush, or O'Reilly, or any politician.
This may come as a shock, but most people are not like you.