A reader writes:
You wrote, "...just don't expect the religious right to criticize it."
I spent 15 minutes with Google and I found a few examples of the "religious right" criticizing the prosperity gospel. Here's one; and here's another. And let's not forget Christianity Today, the flagship publication of evangelicalism. Money quote:
"What is commonly called the "prosperity gospel" is a corruption of the gospel."
Then there are actually sermons by prominent evangelicals: John Piper, John MacArthur, Albert Mohler. Money quote:
"Some think that religion is a way to riches," he said. "That is hard to believe when you look at the faithful teachers of the gospel [and] you look at those who are spending their lives on the mission fields. ... Authentic Christianity is not a way to riches -- at least not material riches."
Thanks for the info and the links. Encouraging and helpful. But let's hear these other Christian voices more loudly in the public square, can we?
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