Comments on: Outing Joel Osteen: A Challenge to the Evangelical Blogosphere

By: Kent Runge

Kent Runge — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000

I’m thinking it’s only a matter of day’s ’til he’s a “good friend” of Dr. Dobson.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000

I’m with you, Michael. I don’t know much about Osteen myself, having never read his book or listened to a full sermon. But reading those two interviews gave me a good sampling of his Christ-less theology. Do you mind if I just post a few introductory remarks and then refer my readers to your article here? You have said it much better than I can.

By: imonk

imonk — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000

absolutely

By: One Salient Oversight

One Salient Oversight — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000

Once my website is up and running I’ll do some research, write an article and raise hell (well, not literally).

This is the first time I’ve heard of Mr Osteen, and I’m sure it will only be a matter of time before he hits the bookshelves of Christians here in Australia.

Look, I’m totally fed up with modern Evangelicalism. The Holy Spirit’s work has been so quenched by idiot churches with pastors who preach another gospel that I honestly think that the church is in for a very, very big fall. At some point, the majority of people will realise that the modern evangelical movement has absolutely no credibility. Osteen is just another brick in the wall that the church is placing between the message of salvation and the hordes of unbelievers heading to hell.

Mark my words. We haven’t seen anything yet. Osteen is just the beginning.

By: One Salient Oversight

One Salient Oversight — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000

“God works where theres faith. And faith to me is having a positive outlook, believing that things are going to get better, and expecting good things in life.”

Disgraceful. How can you mention faith without mentioning Christ?

By: imonk

imonk — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000

This interview is shocking….even to me. This guy makes Oprah look like Augustine. Even the interviewers are shocked at his shallowness.

Have we reached the point where a pure talking head, looking good, but saying NOTHING ABOUT THE GOSPEL is acceptable? Apparently.

It’s the largest church in the world. Great music and 30,000 people show up tp hear this.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000

Michael – are you sure it’s the largest church in the world? Isn’t there a rabidly Pentecostal church in South Korea that’s larger? But your point is still the same. I’ve posted it on my blog at Matt Crash! I’m also joining a group blog next week; it should get good press. I’ll make the point again when we start it up.

By: imonk

imonk — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000

In America. My bad.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000

I completely agree with your assessment of this guy. I read the one article/interview and not once did “Jesus” or “Christ” appear in the article. We do need to speak out!

By: Matt Hawley

Matt Hawley — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000

If you had rather focus on fear and damnation, urge your own church to do so and don’t go to Joel Osteen’s services. If that doesn’t work, form your own church.

I love how evangelicals feel they’re always persecuted and then they persecute one of their own because they don’t like the way he goes about things.