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Prosperity theology
or '''Prosperity doctrine''' is the doctrine that prosperity and success in business is external evidence of God's favor. This favor may be
Preordained
, or granted in return for
Prayer
or
Merit-making
.
Prosperity theology is commonly a part of ,
Benny Hinn
,
Nasir Saddiki
,
Robert Tilton
,
T.D. Jakes
,
Paul Crouch
,
Joel Osteen
, and
Peter Popoff
and internet evangelist
Chris Mentillo
.
Pat Robertson
calls this theory the "Law of Reciprocity" on his show, ''
The 700 Club
''. The theology was previously the basis of
Jim
and
Tammy Faye Bakker
's
PTL Club
but was renounced by them in the 1990s following Jim Bakker's prison term for fraud.
SEE ALSO
Prosperity Gospel
Toronto Blessing
Predestination
Asceticism
Irresistible Grace
Providentialism
Law Of Attraction
REFERENCES
The Protestant Ethic Thesis Donald Frey, Wake Forest University, eh.net
"capitalism", latter-rain.com
"Between Faith and Fund-Raising", By JULIAN GEARING, ASIAWEEK, SEPTEMBER 17, 1999 VOL. 25 NO. 37
"Expect God's Favor: Interview with Joel Osteen"
Time Magazine Cover Story: "Does God want you to be rich?"
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