Warning: Your Preacher May Be Practicing Fear-Based Mind Control

SOME PREACHERS USE fear tactics to coerce their congregations into paying so-called tithes or sowing financial seeds. Using fear to manipulate or control people’s behavior is a form of fear-based mind control. In the video, I explore the influence of fear-based mind control in the Christian church. Listen to the Podcast Video Transcript Fear-based mind […]

The Dark Side of Tithing the Church Won’t Talk About

THE ISSUE OF whether Christians should tithe is not just some theological debate in which scholars or wannabe scholars squabble over biblical scripture. The Tithing Doctrine (and the Prosperity Gospel) affect real people in a real way. False Doctrines Have a Price A serious downside to these doctrines is rarely discussed in the Christian church. […]

Is a Bigger Church a Better Church?

A bigger church doesn’t always equate to a better church. The growth of mega-churches can be an exciting sign for those looking to be part of a large, diverse spiritual community. However, having bigger churches doesn’t necessarily mean those same believers are connecting with God on a deeper level. Churches must nurture strong spiritual connections […]

Speaking the Truth about Tithes Brings Out the Critics

I’ve experienced my fair share of criticism from tithers. Their complaints may appear as words of spiritual guidance and enlightenment, but often, there’s an undercurrent of judgment. It’s as if they believe you must not be a true believer if you disagree with their interpretation of the Bible. But at the end of the day, […]

God Didn’t Show Up and Show Out (Now What?)

LET’S FACE IT. Wall Street bigwigs aren’t the only ones responsible for the subprime lending scandal and the foreclosure crisis. The Prosperity Gospel played a role too. From Faith to Foreclosure During the height of the real estate boom, the Prosperity Gospel was also on an upswing. Some preachers encouraged their congregations to “step out […]

Ignorance Plus Tithing Can Equal Home Foreclosure

The prosperity gospel promises Christians wealth. Believers are told paying tithe and speaking words of faith will result in financial miracles. Even though trusting in God has helped many people through tough economic times, the prosperity gospel has devastating consequences. Some followers of the Prosperity Gospel lost their homes to foreclosure because they believed God […]