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#39: Where the Gospel Meets the Evangelical Industrial Complex

Love Thy Neighborhood

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The Intersection of Gospel and Celebrity Culture

This chapter examines how the rise of mega churches and televangelism has influenced the selection of spiritual leaders, prioritizing marketability over character. It critiques the impact of social media and celebrity culture on pastors, revealing the ethical dilemmas of self-promotion in ministry. Through personal anecdotes and reflections on dynamics within churches like Hillsong, the chapter explores the tension between genuine faith and commercialism in contemporary evangelicalism.

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