A Collection Basket Full of Dollars

Televangelists Extravagance

· Rolls-Royce cars
· $10,000 a-night-hotel bill
· Gift of a Bentley car

I personally appreciate Senator Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) probe into the questionable behaviors of the six so-called televangelists’ ministries:

· Kenneth and Gloria Copeland,
· Creflo and Taffi Dollar,
· Benny Hinn,
· Bishop Eddie Long,
· Joyce and David Meyer, and
· Randy and Paula White

They bring disgrace and offense to God, Jesus Christ and to true Christians everywhere. Their lavish lifestyle is unacceptable and they do not deserve tax exempt status. They can live this way, but I do not want my government condoning such exploitation by granting the privilege of tax exempt status.

They need to do one of two things, either: (1) stop their luxurious living and spending at the expense of generous donors in irresponsible violation of IRS regulations or (2) surrender or give up their tax exempt status and then they can do whatever they want. To me these are the only two choices. There are probably other ministries and not-for-profit organizations that should also be scrutinized.

If these “ministries” choose the later (#2), I wonder how many people would continue to support these apparent charlatans.