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The Bee Explains: What Is The Prosperity Gospel?

Jim Fri, 05/25/18 8:30 pm
Society & Culture
Prosperity Gospel
Babylon Bee

Though you undoubtedly follow The Babylon Bee‘s unparalleled coverage of the “prosperity gospel” (sometimes called the “health and wealth gospel,” “gospel of success,” “Word of Faith movement,” “name it and claim it theology,” or simply “using the name of Jesus to get incredibly rich”), maybe you’ve found yourself wanting to know more about this intriguing worldview and the slick, smiley, plastic-looking people you see on TV preaching about Jesus and success. Well, wonder no more! We’ve put together this short, accurate crash course on the essence of the prosperity gospel, just for you.

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Jim
Fri, 05/25/18 8:42 pm

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