Friday, February 19, 2010

Another One Bites the Dust


The wife of Benny Hinn, the big haired TV "evangelist," has filed for divorce from her husband of 30 years. Hinn is a faith healer, who preaches prosperity for his followers. He sets the example by living lavishly. A few years ago, 60 minutes discovered that he was flying to Europe on the Concord, staying in the most expensive hotels, and wearing very expensive suits. He owns several homes

Hinn has a world wide following that believes devotion to God will bring them wealth...well maybe not quite as much as "Pastor" Benny, but then they are not as devout, I suppose. Furthermore, they contribute their wealth to "Pastor" Benny to keep him "right" with God. Like many of his ilk, he refuses to divulge how he spends his money and is one of the targets of Sen. Charles Grassley's (R, Iowa) investigation of church non-profits.

It will be interesting to hear why the wife is filing for divorce. According the LA Times, irreconcilable differences were cited as the reason. Will it be another woman, another man, alcohol, drugs, child molestation? It may simply be a falling out of love, but given the track record of Hinn's fallen peers, I doubt it seriously. We can anticipate the tearful confession, the statement that God has already forgiven him, and, possibly, the obligatory rehab stint. One thing for certain, he will ultimately maintain his lifestyle, his TV show, and his crusades. These guys always find a way to recyle themselves.

6 comments:

Diane J Standiford said...

Oh, boo hoo. What's new? The suckers who fall for this "buy my way to heaven" deserve what they actually buy---big cars and homes and whores for their faith leaders. SOOOO many people need money for essentials, but people prefer to church give to God. GOD DOESN'T NEED YOUR $$$$ Can you picture Jesus in $250 Nikes--NO! How is that "keep gays from marrying to preserve the sanctity of marriage" workin' for y'all?? hahahahahahaha

Doug B said...

Hmmm. Since when was "irreconcilable differences" a biblical grounds for divorce? But what about Hinn's ministry is biblical?

knowledge is power said...

GOOD. Let him lose millions of dollars. He's a wolf in sheepskin clothing.

Anonymous said...

That guy wear a rug that rivals Donald Trump's. LOL

A grifter of the worst kind. Religion is a magnet for these types of con men. Disgusting.

Anonymous said...

So much going on in this fallen world and unless sinners repent and accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; all this political mumbo jumbo will be exposed as the worthless garage that it is and the real desperate times will set in. The worship of ANY man is useless....be it Obama or Hinn.

Anonymous said...

garbage not garage. one letter makes a lot of difference.