The Prosperity Gospel: Evangelicalism & Personal Finance, Part I
The Financial Confessions
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Exploring Extremism in Evangelicalism and Personal Finance
The chapter delves into how extremist movements, like prosperity gospel, capitalize on fear and lack of critical thinking skills to gain followers, overshadowing the messages of love and historical context. It also examines the significant influence of media-savvy extremists within Christianity, touching on Joel Osteen's congregation and the power of the evangelical voting bloc, with a mention of a forthcoming discussion on Dave Ramsey and the wider impact of these ideologies beyond the church.
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