Televangelists

Oral Roberts' Death Leaves Legacy Of Televangelism

Randall Balmer | Posted 12.17.2009 | Living

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Randall Balmer

Oral Roberts became one of the best-known televangelists of the twentieth century -- translating pentecostalism from the sweaty tents of the revival circuit to the professionalism of the television studio.

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Oral Roberts Dies: Evangelist, University Founder Dead At 91

AP | JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS | Posted 12.15.2009 | Home

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TULSA, Okla. — Oral Roberts, who helped pioneer TV evangelism in the 1950s and used the power of the new medium – and his message of God's...

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The Proselytizers: Wall Street Executives and Televangelists

Judith Ellis | Posted 11.11.2009 | Business

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Judith Ellis

Goldman Sachs executives are sounding more and more like televangelists who say things like "We are doing the work of the ministry" and "Give and it shall be given unto you."

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A Higher Calling

Amy Ephron | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

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Amy Ephron

The Great State of Alaska is about speculation, it was founded on speculation. Main Street, Anchorage is full of Joe Speculators.

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Pastors Go Postal

Barbara Ehrenreich | Posted 09.12.2008 | Living

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Barbara Ehrenreich

After Joel and Victoria Osteen's latest incident, there's a possible message from on high: that their brand of Christianity fosters a distinctly un-Christian narcissism.

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McCain's Pastor Problem

Sarah Posner | Posted 05.27.2008 | Politics

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Sarah Posner

Bush, Cheney, and their band of neoconservative outlaws who led us into one catastrophic war and might lead us into another are pleased to have these faith-based cheerleaders on the sidelines.

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Talking Jesus Doll Sells Out Faster Than Most Christian Televangelists

236.com | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Wal-Mart has sold out of its Talking Jesus Messenger of Faith doll, a spiritual action hero that spouts classic Jesus-isms like, "Love others as much ...

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Inappropriate Hottie Rundown: Televangelists Under Investigation

236.com | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Six televangelist ministries, under investigation by Iowa Republican senator Chuck Grassley, have until Thursday to submit their financial records to ...

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Senate Panel Investigating Six Top Televangelists

CBS News | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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CBS News has learned Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, is investigating six prominent televangeli...

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