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Joel Osteen has been publicly refuted by a range of conservative Protestant pastors, Reformed and evangelical writers, and commentators who accuse him of preaching a watered‑down “prosperity” or self‑...
Several public figures and Christian leaders have directly criticized Joel Osteen for preaching a “self-help” or “prosperity” version of Christianity, emphasizing upbeat, motivational messages over tr...
Christian leaders marshaled a handful of theological arguments to justify support for Donald Trump: vessel or “God‑chosen” theology that tolerates moral failings if a leader advances providential aims...
Joel Osteen has repeatedly acknowledged that his pulpit emphasis is on encouragement, practical life application and “the goodness of God” rather than detailed exegetical teaching, and he has publicly...
Joel Osteen’s most prominent public rebukes came from fellow pastors and theologians over two kinds of grievances: theological objections to his “positive” or prosperity-oriented message and specific ...
Joel Osteen has been publicly criticized by a range of political figures, commentators and religious leaders primarily over two issues: his perceived association with conservative politics/Donald Trum...