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Zenkai
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I don’t think it would be harmful, per se. I don’t really care for him though; he’s more of a motivational speaker than a preacher.
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tekoa
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1st Timothy 6 verses 6-7 for Godliness with contentment is great gain 7 for we brought nothing into this world,and it is certain we can carry nothing out True prosperity is contentment in knowing the Lord!!
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FAB
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The point was that the poster never head him ask for money, but indeed they do, just not when the camera is on.
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rmstexas
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Some people are just so “lost” or “spiritually damaged” that only someone with a lighter version of Christianity like Joel Osteen can start them on the path to Christ.
My prayer is that those who profess to become Christians by way of the Osteen message seek out a smaller and more intimate setting (Hopefully Catholic) and become involved in a true church community, not just a motivational talk on Sunday.
My prayer is that those who profess to become Christians by way of the Osteen message seek out a smaller and more intimate setting (Hopefully Catholic) and become involved in a true church community, not just a motivational talk on Sunday.
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TheRealJuliane
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Understatement of the DECADE!
All it is, is a performance. A show. Entertainment. Honey for itching ears. And he makes tons of money doing it.
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TheRealJuliane
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More like CONFUSE yourself with the above. Why would you risk going down the wrong path as a CATHOLIC, with all of these Protestant preachers? I have listened to Christian radio on and off for years now, and in almost EVERY sermon, you will hear bits and pieces of anti-Catholic statements, and mistakes of every kind. She will hear Sola Scriptura and End Times and “saved by faith not works.” Those things are difficult to sort out when you don’t have a thorough grounding in the Truth.
A catechumen needs these like a hole in the head. She needs to stick to EWTN ONLY if she wants to watch any religious TV.
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CopticChristian
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I am an intelligent human being and I hope that you presume that others have at least the same or more intelligence. I am baffled by the blinders approach to learning. I spent years learning and spouting out Evolution Theory. It was a theory.
I believe that it is important to know what untruths are being spread to compare and contrast with what truths are being learned. Imagine a commitment to equality of humanity, you commit, you want to know, you engage in learning…and as part of that education you listen to those that oppose your thinking and what you are being taught. Do you suppose someone is too stupid to recogize the false teachings that are being espoused by those that speak against what you commit to and what is being taught and committed too?
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FAB
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Not stupid, but misled. I think many who go to a church like Lakewood don’t know their own faith or may disagree with it, Hear a soft petal message that is delivered there and decide it is for them. They may or may not realize the the message is theologically in error, but is is what they want to hear because then they don’t have to truly examine their own lives and how they are living.
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TheRealJuliane
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No, but I assume that someone just learning about the Catholic Church can be easily confused by the smooth talk of some Protestant preachers. The OP is only in RCIA and has no basis by which to judge these preachers or the denominations they belong to.
Chill out man.
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TheRealJuliane
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A_G
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It’s better to watch Catholic tv such as EWTN. Although here and there they may bring up good points that we can agree on, overall it’s best to avoid any possible confusion and stick with Catholic tv, radio, and websites.
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Carter12
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I am someone who is wanting to convert and I come from the world of the Joel Osteen and I am so confussed by everything and it is so overwelming to be taught one thing & now learn your were wrong. I have been reading a lot about the Catholic Church and I am very inspired by the Saints. I am really starting to get it. So yes if I go back to listening to the Joel Osteen’s of the word it can be confussing.
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CatholicFireman
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Rome Sweet Home by Scott Hahn is a good read. Good luck in your journey.
Sorry for going off subject.
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CopticChristian
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Fab,
My posting was concerning a Catechumen and seeing what is going on out there. You responded to something that is not relevant to my posting.
I am old and my brain sometimes does not work well. Tell me where you see me pointing any of my postings towards those that attend Lakewood.
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15thClub
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“What do you think… as a Catholic, is it harmful to watch Protestant services like those of Joel Osteen?”
I suppose if one is looking for someone is fighting severe boredom and there’s nothing else to do. Comic relief? Maybe but that’s scraping the bottom of the barrel.
I suppose if one is looking for someone is fighting severe boredom and there’s nothing else to do. Comic relief? Maybe but that’s scraping the bottom of the barrel.
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FAB
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Lakewood is Joel Osteen’s church, the OP is discussing his preaching and it’s context.
Hoprfully a Catechumen has found their true home in the Catholic Church and have no more intest in other churchs.
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Keith_W_OR_USA
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No, I was raised in the Catholic church and left in my teen years to attend Protestant churches after I was ‘saved’. I can honestly say that my exposure to Protestantism renewed my faith in the Catholic Church.
Joel Osteen is part of the ‘Word of Faith’ Christian movement. They believe that if you proclaim something in G-d’s name G-d will bless you with it. If you want a new job G-d will give it to you, if you need a better paying job just claim it and G-d will give it to you. According to people like Osteen there is no suffering for the ‘true believers’. Now they don’t come right out and say it, but do some research on ‘Word of Faith’ Christianity then read some of Kenneth Copeland’s and Osteen’s books and you will understand what they are really doing.
All I know is that so far in my life I have had it much better then my Savior did, but who knows what tomorrow will bring.
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