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Michael J. Horton

New Zealand film editor

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Dec 3, 2025
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Which prominent pastors or denominations have publicly refuted Joel Osteen, and what were their main arguments?

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‑...

Dec 15, 2025
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Which televangelists have directly criticized Joel Osteen and why?

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...

Dec 5, 2025
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What theological arguments did Christian leaders use to justify supporting Trump?

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...

Dec 3, 2025

Has Joel Osteen responded to critiques about Biblical accuracy and Scripture preaching?

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...

Jan 8, 2026

What incidents or sermons led pastors to publicly criticize Joel Osteen (include years)?

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 ...

Nov 25, 2025

Which politicians or political groups publicly criticized Joel Osteen and why?

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...