Yeah I know, it is a bit out-dated, but it related to the topic we discussed in class of Televangelists. The thing I find most saddening about this entire scandal, is the fact that it is not over. This video had to of been made in the early 90’s, and it seemed like a pretty big crisis back then, but for some reason the rush is back and people are once again flocking to these money-hungry churches. My question is not so much what is wrong with the system to allow these kinds of behaviors and actions to go through, but what are these “reverends” and entrepreneurs doing so right that is attracting such a big crowd?
I have to give the Bakker’s credit though, their apology did come out very sincere, and the tears of Tammy while being interviewed in regards to her husband’s blown cover are truly convincing, and her innocence when asked about her salary seems heart-warming; and it worked. I think what needs to be done is education to these poor areas that are being exploited. There needs to be a mediating group that can counter this televangelist revolution and stop the bleeding before it gets any worse. It is not a coincidence that the majority of people that associate themselves with these false religions are in the poorer income bracket. It’s not too hard to understand why these are the types of people being taken advantage of, and not the wealthy folks in Orange County, or the Businessmen and women in New York. And this isn’t to say that the religious views of the wealthy are any more accurate or concrete. But those who have more money, typically are able to be better educated and experience and hear more of what the world has to offer, rather than thinking they can send the remaining balance on their credit card in to God with promises of unbound fortune to follow.
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