Televangelism is an example of the manipulation of religion for selfish reasons such as fame, money, and power. It is also the fault of gullible followers that these dogmatic speakers are so “successful”. People today have made little progress and throughout history repeatedly use God as a resource, just like the Anglo-Saxons used God as a resource.
Televangelists use their influence to collect fame and renown as well as unintended infamy in some cases. One of the most notorious televangelists, Oral Roberts, has written many books on self-help, maintaining righteousness, and more. On the cover of Oral Robert’s book “Miracles of Seed Faith” and many of his other books, there is a very large picture of him and his name is almost bigger than the …show more content…
This flexing and manipulation of the public is a show of power over the more than 20 million viewers (at the peak of the televangelism era) (Burchett).
Much like our Anglo-Saxon Ancestors, people today are willing to believe outrageous things to feel included, and to find a purpose. The mass of viewers supported a “vast network of worldwide ministries” (Burchett) including the CBN, Christian Broadcasting Network (Televangelism). People actually donated to televangeslists in hopes of reaping miracles through seed faith karma work. It might be assumed that people are generally more educated and better at realizing lies and rhetoric than our ancestors, but the audience of these men is just as naïve as the Anglo-Saxons were.
More recently, the public has realized the lies behind most televangelists. Celebrity and talk show journalist, John Oliver set up his own evangelical church and calls it “Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption” and collects money to donate (Last). John Oliver’s satirical response demonstrates a commonly accepted view of televangelists. Unsurprisingly “Oliver's fake house of worship raised thousands of dollars” which were sent to Doctors Without Borders
Televangelists use their influence to collect fame and renown as well as unintended infamy in some cases. One of the most notorious televangelists, Oral Roberts, has written many books on self-help, maintaining righteousness, and more. On the cover of Oral Robert’s book “Miracles of Seed Faith” and many of his other books, there is a very large picture of him and his name is almost bigger than the …show more content…
This flexing and manipulation of the public is a show of power over the more than 20 million viewers (at the peak of the televangelism era) (Burchett).
Much like our Anglo-Saxon Ancestors, people today are willing to believe outrageous things to feel included, and to find a purpose. The mass of viewers supported a “vast network of worldwide ministries” (Burchett) including the CBN, Christian Broadcasting Network (Televangelism). People actually donated to televangeslists in hopes of reaping miracles through seed faith karma work. It might be assumed that people are generally more educated and better at realizing lies and rhetoric than our ancestors, but the audience of these men is just as naïve as the Anglo-Saxons were.
More recently, the public has realized the lies behind most televangelists. Celebrity and talk show journalist, John Oliver set up his own evangelical church and calls it “Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption” and collects money to donate (Last). John Oliver’s satirical response demonstrates a commonly accepted view of televangelists. Unsurprisingly “Oliver's fake house of worship raised thousands of dollars” which were sent to Doctors Without Borders