Interestingly enough Osteens modus operandi is pretty much exactly the kind of behavior that started the cult accusastions earlier in this thread -- so much so that he's been denounced by main stream clergy as his "preaching " actually has little if any basis in the Bible or Christian tenets -- it is big on getting rich though -- mostly OSTEEN getting rich that is. I agree if he just Tony Robbinsed it it wouldn't be a big deal but his "church" definitely seems cult like to me. What a shame...I'm hoping someone tells those poor people...
"Osteen says that he chooses to focus on the goodness of God rather than sin. In answer to questions raised over why he does not include many Bible verses in his books, he says that he sees himself as more of a life coach. Osteen explains that he tries to teach Biblical principles in a simple way, emphasizing the power of love and a positive attitude."
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Interestingly enough Osteens modus operandi is pretty much exactly the kind of behavior that started the cult accusastions earlier in this thread -- so much so that he's been denounced by main stream clergy as his "preaching " actually has little if any basis in the Bible or Christian tenets -- it is big on getting rich though -- mostly OSTEEN getting rich that is. I agree if he just Tony Robbinsed it it wouldn't be a big deal but his "church" definitely seems cult like to me. What a shame...I'm hoping someone tells those poor people...
http://www.tektonics.org/lp/osteen01.html
"Osteen says that he chooses to focus on the goodness of God rather than sin. In answer to questions raised over why he does not include many Bible verses in his books, he says that he sees himself as more of a life coach. Osteen explains that he tries to teach Biblical principles in a simple way, emphasizing the power of love and a positive attitude."
So you shouldn't
tell that to Job.
and, you know, that other guy...what was his name? Oh, right.... Jesus.
Joel Osteen leads people from God into idolatry.
Kitty
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"If you can't annoy somebody with what you write, I think there's little point in writing."-- Kingsley Amis, British novelist, 1971 t .
Why can't he be both? I am Catholic and go to church but enjoy watching him every week also. I am motivated by both my own church and his sermon.
I don't think you can ever get toooo much positive reinforcement in your life :)
Negativity leads to negativity :)
Yes, the Lakewood Church is still running...totally correct.
PumpkinAngel
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