I've got no use for them, yet there must be a ton of people that make them rich. John Oliver goes after them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y1xJAVZxXg

Scum of the Earth, praying on the vulnerable. A lot have political connections to the highest level of government as well. One of the US dirty secrets.

Grizz

Indeed! I remember Lenny Bruce doing a routine in the early 60s called "Religion Inc." One night in a cheap dive motel 3 con men were down to a half a pack of cigarettes, + a drink each left in the bottle of bourbon + not sure what they were going to do; when one of them opens the nightstand drawer + pulls out the Gideons bible + he says "Hey, Oral, there's money here."And you're right about the scum of the earth. I do not include Billy Graham in that category as I think that he was a man who truly believed in God + bringing others to His grace with no self interest.

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Originally posted by NormanConquest:
Indeed! I remember Lenny Bruce doing a routine in the early 60s called "Religion Inc." One night in a cheap dive motel 3 con men were down to a half a pack of cigarettes, + a drink each left in the bottle of bourbon + not sure what they were going to do; when one of them opens the nightstand drawer + pulls out the Gideons bible + he says "Hey, Oral, there's money here."And you're right about the scum of the earth. I do not include Billy Graham in that category as I think that he was a man who truly believed in God + bringing others to His grace with no self interest.

I'm not a believer, but Billy Graham was an ethical man and there was never a hint of scandal around him. Even the queen of England saw fit to have a conversation with him.

Grizz

back in the '60's my granny lived next door to us... she watched all the televangelists on sunday before and after her regular church service... and sent them $$... one day my stepmother answered granny's phone while she was visiting... one of the televangelists moochers was calling with an "emergency" where they needed more $$....my stepmother lit into them, and the calls quit for a while... but they were persistent and unethical... granny finally "lost " her checkbook to keep her frm the moochers... "they want you to send your money to the Lord, but they give you their address"... was never more true...

I had a Maintenance Supt. that worked for me once. His mother lived in a trailer on his property. My MS's wife found a bunch of mail from televangelists and saw many checks had been written. They had to "lose" her checkbook as well. Most older people are softhearted and want to help. The televangelists prey on that type of "weakness".

Every so often, when I'm bored, I'll stop on one of their TV programs (I like good gospel music.) and wind-up listening to their con for a while. It is amazing to me that anyone believes anything they say, but there is a fool born every minute.

Where do you think politicians learn their chops?

Did you know that OJ Simpson is going to heaven it’s called linebacker heaven where every peewee football defensive back will be able to make a stunning bone jarring tackle on him and then it’s get and do it again.
Since this money was intended to do the Lords work, I see them having to pay every cent back at hard labor with unreasonable interest rates.

You remember the scene in "High Plains Drifter" where Clint throws everybody out of the hotel + tells the local preacher that they aren't my brothers, you put them up. To which the good reverend replies to the multitude, "You can stay at my place for the same going rate as the hotel."

to all of the comments made!

The Good Book says one can buy the truth but it can't be sold. I would hate to be one of these shit evangelists on judgement day and have to explain my actions. I don't know the current crop of religious charletians but I do remember Jim and Tammy Fay Baker. And Jim Swaggart crying his eyes out. Remember Reverend Ike from New York?

Jimmy Swaggart crying always reminded me of that scene from "Gone With The Wind" when Scarlett says she's sorry + Rhett says "You're not sorry for doing it. You're sorry you got caught." And yes Cal, there is a higher court + the RULES are that when EVERY ship leaves port, all bills are paid.