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Prosperity gospel

The prosperity gospel is a Christian doctrine that emphasizes the idea that God provides wealth and good health to those who have faith. The topic is being fact-checked in relation to its critique by major Christian communions.

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Jan 12, 2026
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What specific biblical passages do critics cite against the prosperity gospel?

Critics of the prosperity gospel point to a cluster of biblical passages that, read in context, emphasize self-denial, suffering, warnings about wealth, and the priority of God over money—passages the...

Jan 12, 2026
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How do major Christian denominations officially respond to the prosperity gospel?

Major Christian communions overwhelmingly critique the prosperity gospel as theologically flawed or heretical, but responses vary in tone and mechanism: historic churches (Catholic, Orthodox, mainline...

Jan 8, 2026

Which evangelical watchdogs have formally accused high‑profile pastors of being false teachers, and what are their criteria?

Several self‑styled evangelical “watchdogs” and discernment ministries — including Justin Peters’ ministry, Michelle Lesley’s site, SO4J and compilations like GodWords — have publicly labeled prominen...

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