Brian B., Tulsa (11/6/2007 2:09:28 PM)

Finally!

We get to see how croocked these people actualy are.

TJ, Tulsa (11/6/2007 2:10:16 PM)

Lots of ministry office workers scurrying to their shredders today, I'd imagine.

AM, Tulsa (11/6/2007 2:19:31 PM)

Ha, Ha , Ha!!!!

Les Stockton, Tulsa (11/6/2007 2:19:46 PM)

Judgement before facts. That's what I say

we, tulsa (11/6/2007 2:20:00 PM)

Let them shred all they want. The Royles and Lear will be a little tough to get into the machine! Finally, someone other than Andy and Barney on the trail.

disappointed, MN (11/6/2007 2:21:34 PM)

This news saddens me. As a believer, I know this abuse of God's people is true. It's

time for the money changers to be thrown

from the temple.

Offerings used for Trump Towers, Rolls Royces,

An airport with a fleet of planes, It goes on and on.

Materialism at its best!

Willard Roker, Las Vegas (11/6/2007 2:21:36 PM)

Money is the root of all evil and corrupts everything it becomes involved with even religion. It is time for America to wake up and realize capitalism must have some restraints.

Incredulous in Michigan, Troy (11/6/2007 2:23:59 PM)

Woo Hoo! Finally!

blessed, tulsa (11/6/2007 2:24:00 PM)

I like Grassley. I think he'll go about

this with some determination to get some-

thing that is scarce in televangelism....

simple truth.

So, if these people are on the up and up,

and I don't think they are, they'll lay out

their financial records and tell Grassley

to have at it.

There are going to be some extremely red

faces here, at the very least. There could

be some jail time for a bunch of wolves.

Let the chips fall where they may.

Skippy, (11/6/2007 2:24:24 PM)

I am wondering... Can some curious senator really demand these statments? Okay even if they do... What can he do about it... "Um...Mr. Copeland, can you please not spend so much money???" Those ministries are good a spending the money within it's legal limits.

Amy , Tulsa (11/6/2007 2:25:17 PM)

My boss donates to 3 of these. I just shake my head. I think these people are stoupid. That's allright to preach for the lord. But don't ask for our money. ORU you better run you are fixing to go down. But you know how the world is Big people going in smelling like poop and coming out smelling like roses. Look at OR granddaughters they spend the money.

Fifty Dollar Fine, (11/6/2007 2:26:06 PM)

YESSSSSSS!

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There is a God.

Gail, Tulsa, Ok (11/6/2007 2:33:16 PM)

$50: #12: Best comment you have made! I am doubled over laughing....

Incredulous in Michigan, Troy (11/6/2007 2:33:57 PM)

As they said in Watergate, FOLLOW THE MONEY.

Fifty Dollar Fine, (11/6/2007 2:37:05 PM)

#11 0 "That's allright to preach for the lord. But don't ask for our money."

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I disagree somewhat. Let em ask for $$ but when they start to become threatening or abusive about it i.e. "if you don't give me $ such and such terrible thing will happen" then they've crossed the line.

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I have to admit, as critical as I am about WOFfer christianity, I'm extremely ambivalent about the govt getting involved in ministries. But these people cross that abusive line every day and think they can get away with it.

AM, Collinsville (11/6/2007 2:39:53 PM)

It's about time someone looked into this. Churches are supposed to be non-profit organizations. If a "minister" or head of a church is making these huge salaries, using private jets, spending money for personal use (what Oral Roberts is accused of) then the money is being misspent. I've often wondered how in the world someone could have these HUGE salaries as a head of a church and still claim that the church is a non-profit organization.

Personally, I think ALL churches should be taxed. Churches are big business today.

very interesting, Tulsa (11/6/2007 2:39:57 PM)

HA! HA! This just gets better and better!!!!

Think of all the characters that will have to be added to the movie! It's going to be five hours long with an intermission!

~sojourner, Adair (11/6/2007 2:41:21 PM)

God does answer prayers!! Praise God!! Glory to God!!

SEC, (11/6/2007 2:42:17 PM)

heys guys i think we are all in one accord on this one ..... YES!!!!

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and i agree with Gail, Tulsa....good job $50! You are right THERE IS A GOD AND HE SEES EVERYTHING!!!

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You think we've made a difference???? Yes we have...our voice is finally being heard!

Phil, (11/6/2007 2:44:07 PM)

Do these evangelists understand that it's God's money?

Fifty Dollar Fine, (11/6/2007 2:44:16 PM)

First thing these Woffers are going to scream is "persecution!!" "attack of The Devil!!!!!!!", the same thing the yell when anybody criticizes them. They believe they are above reproach, because they spent a few hours with the Bible, interpreting it to mean they themselves should be rich people at the expense of regular Christians.

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Grassley needs to be careful about his recommendations upon his findings. Focus on what they DO, not on what they believe - it's going to be a very tricky line.

SEC, (11/6/2007 2:44:48 PM)

very interesting...you are too funny....maybe we can take some of the 'seed faith' and make popcorn!!!!

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gail, tulsa....was that okay for me to say?? I am really trying here.....

Fifty Dollar Fine, (11/6/2007 2:47:31 PM)

#19 SEC - "You think we've made a difference???? Yes we have...our voice is finally being heard!"

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Heck yeah! You especially. That's why there's a nightly Troll Patrol dedicated to you, personally.

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What a bunch of freaks.

Incredulous in Michigan, Troy (11/6/2007 2:48:26 PM)

Finally, accountability for the many that send their money to this "buddy club."

Gail, Tulsa, Ok (11/6/2007 2:49:11 PM)

If you go to Senator Grassley's website, you can read the actual letters sent to each ministry.