Nice Observation!

Thoughtful Conservative said,

My “What?” moment for the day

August 27, 2008 — thoughtfulconservative

The Journal Sentinel’s NewsWatch reports,

Joel and Victoria Osteen, pastors of the largest church in America, will hold a worship event at the Bradley Center on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m.

“A Night of Hope” is an outreach of Joel Osteen Ministries. Also scheduled to appear are Dove Award winner Cindy Cruse Ratcliff and the Lakewood Band and Ensemble.

More than 45,000 members strong, Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, is the largest and most diverse congregation in America. According to Nielsen Media Research, Joel Osteen is the most watched minister in America and reaches 95% of all U.S. television households.

Tickets went on sale Saturday through www.ticketmaster.com, all
Ticketmaster locations and the Bradley Center Box Office. Tickets are $17 plus applicable fees.

Tickets? $17.50? Methinks Pastor Osteen should recheck his New Testament.

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COMMENTARY:

Reminds me of when pop icon Bono of U2 said his God is never out of cash in response to the 1980s televangelist scandals. It also reminds me of an early Church father (Irenaeus or Ignatius?) who cautioned about false prophets who ask for money 'while in the spirit'.

Peace in Christ,

Jim