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These are the air mattresses they bought prior to the flood. Yet, folks still complained.
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Our negative media has also decided to attack Joel without knowing all the facts
They are not interested in the truth but just want to slander.
http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/rea...02c147e3588050
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Here is the Complete Story Behind the Attacks on Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church
http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2017/...pid=EU_CBNNEWS
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Thanks Krystian.
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I just saw this meme:
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A good article for us to consider when the world (and other believers) attack one of our own.
Some Christians Hate Joel Osteen More Than They Love The Truth. And That's Wrong.
So, I never thought I'd write a post defending Joel Osteen....But, seriously, the floodgates of media unleashed against Joel Osteen, based on an unclear church statement and fanned by agenda-driven social media, tells me that we have a cultural problem. The fact that many Christians have joined in shows me it is a Christian problem. It's wrong in both cases, but disturbing to see some Christians joining in.
It seems some Christians hate Joel Osteen more than they love the truth. I'd expect that from the world, but I hoped for better in the church.
Osteen
So we are clear, Osteen and I are not on the same page theologically. And I have serious problems with the prosperity gospel. Furthermore, his platitudes and lifestyle have not helped in this moment.
But do we have to join the deluge of hatred toward him for what is a questionable situation—at best?
In other words, I get some people are upset about Osteen's theology and approach to his work. But why are so many Christians joining in on spreading a false narrative about his actions in Houston?
Some Facts
Apparently, Osteen had canceled church on Sunday and the church indicated (perhaps inarticulately) that the church was impassable. (They did not say it was flooded, though who needs to worry about facts when we hate someone, right?) The church directed their people, and presumably others, to take shelter with friends, family, or at the George Brown Convention Center.
As the waters rose in Houston, social media spread the word that Lakewood Church, housed in a 16,800 seat arena, was turning people away who were seeking shelter.
Nope. They said that is not what happened.
Christians Joining in Spreading a False Narrative
Fast forward twelve hours and the facts began to surface that the church itself was flooded in a few sections. And Lakewood responded that only three people came for shelter, and they had all been helped.
So, well, maybe we might see that facts are our friends.
And just because you hate (or just have theological concerns with him) Osteen does not entitle you to your own set of facts.
I'm not saying they did not bungle their first statement. I am saying that a lot of Christians spread false statements. Let's let the world spread lies as we stand for truth.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/eds...ruth-hous.html
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I just saw this meme:
That is a good one!
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