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Televangelism
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Televangelism
Examines the uses and abuses of televised religion, discussing problems of mixing business and religion, scandals, techniques of funding, competition, hypocrisy and followers.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages) |
8 sources |
1992
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"In the late 1980's, several scandals emerged within the televangelism industry. Jim Bakker confessed that he had once had an affair with a church secretary named Jessica Hahn. Soon after, it was discovered that Bakker had built a personal empire of wealth by defrauding his followers. As a result of his actions, Bakker was sentenced to 45 years in prison (Anderson, 1991, p. 59). Another televangelist, Jimmy Swaggart, was labeled a "public disgrace" after it was learned that he had consorted with prostitutes (Ostling, 1990, p. 62). This revelation was ironic, because Swaggart had spent a lot of time and energy in denouncing other televangelists for their sinful acts. In the late 1980's, critics also began condemning televangelists for the use of questionable tactics in fundraising appeals. As a result of these problems, many people have come to regard all ..."More papers on Televangelism:
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