In a message dated 1/24/2002 6:36:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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> unforunatly those on tv trying to bilk the public in the name of God, has
> given many this impression. yes, there are legitimate needs for funding
> anything, but, one of the a few years ago told his followers that if they
> did not give him, (i think) 8,000,000 dollars, the lord was going to "call
> him home. now i got a picture of God holding this guy hostage, and saying,
> "give me your money or the REV. gets it"
>
>
I remember that too.  I was disgusted.  The thing that really troubles me is
the fact that so many people easily buy into that crap.  What does it mean?

Is a sucker really born every minute?  One must wonder.