Straight White American Jesus Spirit and Power S2: E1: Prosperity Gospel, Prosperity President
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Mar 6, 2025 
In this conversation, Dr. Leah Payne hosts Gabriel Raeburn, a Harvard research fellow specializing in the prosperity gospel, and Bradley Onishi, who explores religion and politics in Silicon Valley. They examine the captivating ties between Donald Trump and the prosperity gospel, emphasizing how it shapes political agendas today. The discussion also highlights the intriguing connections between charismatic figures and tech billionaires, exploring their shared influence on American values and the paradox of prosperity amidst government dependence.
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Material Blessing Belief
- Nearly half of all US Christians in 2006 believed God materially blesses the faithful.
- This belief is even higher among Pentecostals and Charismatics.
Roberts' Paradoxical Upbringing
- Oral Roberts' family experienced poverty while oil was discovered on their former land.
- This juxtaposition shaped Roberts' worldview, leading him to embrace prosperity.
Prayer Cloth and Prosperity
- In 1954, a woman testified that Jack Coe's prayer cloth healed her husband.
- She then placed it in her diner's cash register, claiming increased business.
