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Old 05-26-2017, 02:53 AM
 
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Here we go again. Another day, another pastor robbing people of their hard earned money.

Sadly, it's a black church where the people surely can't afford this kind of financial drubbing. They'll never bounce back. But of course, he says that he'll do his best to pay restitution.

How could these people be so gullible as to fall for this crap??

St. Louis Pastor Mark Q. Stafford Busted for $1 Million Scam | News Blog
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Old 05-26-2017, 03:35 AM
 
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Here we go again. Another day, another pastor robbing people of their hard earned money.

Sadly, it's a black church where the people surely can't afford this kind of financial drubbing. They'll never bounce back. But of course, he says that he'll do his best to pay restitution.

How could these people be so gullible as to fall for this crap??

St. Louis Pastor Mark Q. Stafford Busted for $1 Million Scam | News Blog
These "pastors", black or white, are a dime a dozen. People fall for it because they give them hope. It makes me sick. Turn on the TV to random channels in the middle of the night and you'll see these predators asking for $$$ for "Boaz anointings", selling "holy waters", etc...on and on.
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Old 05-26-2017, 04:57 AM
 
Location: the very edge of the continent
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These "pastors", black or white, are a dime a dozen. People fall for it because they give them hope. It makes me sick. Turn on the TV to random channels in the middle of the night and you'll see these predators asking for $$$ for "Boaz anointings", selling "holy waters", etc...on and on.
Joel Osteen has become disgustingly wealthy using those exact same methods. 'Man of God,' my azz.
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Old 05-26-2017, 05:05 AM
 
Location: OH->FL->NJ
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Joel Osteen has become disgustingly wealthy using those exact same methods. 'Man of God,' my azz.
Wrong. He takes ZERO from his church. He gets BIG bucks from his book sales and tithes just like it says to do in the bible.

My wife has a few of his books. Im meh on him. Kind of light on scripture and heavy on repeating.
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Old 05-26-2017, 05:07 AM
 
Location: OH->FL->NJ
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Our church has a board. ALL churches should have a board. Money is handled thru the board. That eliminates the vast majority of this kind of ... stuff.
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Old 05-26-2017, 05:08 AM
 
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Here we go again. Another day, another pastor robbing people of their hard earned money.

Sadly, it's a black church where the people surely can't afford this kind of financial drubbing. They'll never bounce back. But of course, he says that he'll do his best to pay restitution.

How could these people be so gullible as to fall for this crap??

St. Louis Pastor Mark Q. Stafford Busted for $1 Million Scam | News Blog
Crooks come in all colors!

IMO people in these types of positions should be punished more harsh due to the trust level they get just because of their job title and when they abuse that trust there should be a punishment accordingly.
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Old 05-26-2017, 05:12 AM
 
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Religion and govt., two institutions people put blind faith into for solving their everyday problems. Both are full of charlatans, but at least you can avoid the preachers, politicians not so much.
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Old 05-26-2017, 05:12 AM
 
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Religion is set up to think you are going to heaven if you are a heavy contributor. Buy your ticket to heaven. In most religions.
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Old 05-26-2017, 05:16 AM
 
Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea
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Religion is set up to think you are going to heaven if you are a heavy contributor. Buy your ticket to heaven. In most religions.

Bill me after I reach my destination.
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Old 05-26-2017, 05:21 AM
 
Location: Native of Any Beach/FL
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Board or no board there is always a thief of some kind- bad people join churches BUT- only about 5% become true believers and followers of the faith-
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