Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and . Dale lives in Southern California with his wife Tamara and their two sons. They crucified me for claiming that I was God. Did you notice it too? 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As Michael Brown, a leader in the prophetic movement since the 1990s, told Julia Duin in Religion Unplugged, I believe many leaders looked at Trump as some kind of political messiah who would fight our battles, give the church back its voice, and on and on. Copeland was one of a roomful of televangelists who laid hands on Trump last year, thanking God "for a . Your perfect will will be done, and this nation will begin to change, and it will continue to do so and it will continue under your leadership and your guidance. Trinity Broadcasting Network said it will no longer air shows from controversial televangelist Kenneth Copeland starting in October as part of a series of upcoming programming changes at the international Christian television network. Unlike the names that have already danced across your perception today, they made their opinionscrystal-clear and got a few digs in as well. For one thing, many of these prophets arent living in caves and deserts like their biblical forebears. That last bit about his loyalty being first to God and then to country really irks me. . If the Lord gave me this word about President Obama I would stand here and give it and I have done so before. Another such leader, Televangelist Kenneth Copeland, laughed at the media for calling the election for Mr Biden on Saturday. November 9, 2020. U.S. Donald Trump Joe Biden 2020 Election. On Saturday, he told thousands of his followers that God hates the policies of Mr Biden. After a weekslong bout with COVID-19 left famed televangelist Frederick K.C. Kenneth Copeland, a multimillionaire Donald Trump supporter has claimed that the devil is trying to steal the election and destroy the nation's youth. Theyd stroked his glossy pelt in photos like he was the star attraction at a childrens petting zoo and they were kindergarteners on a field trip getting their first look at a real live bull elephant seal. There was, for example: Jeremiah Johnson, a youthful seer from Florida (a relatively young man but has remarkably accurate prophetic gifts); Kim Clement, a onetime heroin user from South Africa (he reveals the heartbeat of God); and Frank Amedia, a Jew-turned-evangelical preacher with a penchant for spiritual warfare (known for his bold and accurate prophetic words). For many modern prophets, the election was not their first miss. In this revolutionary speech, He finally unveils some of his life-saving spells, which should grant Evangelists imperviousness to demons whilst being unprotected . Despite all that, Mr. Strang worried something had gone awry. With Trump standing behind him, Copeland, 86, spoke to the audience members about George Washington, voting, and the need for energy independence in America. Kenneth Copeland laughs in this screenshot of a clip of his sermon posted online on Nov. 8, 2020. Tweets from the official Kenneth Copeland Ministries headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. I went to the White House zero times.. Such is the influence of Kenneth Copeland. That wont lead to shocking violence again this year. Wallnau was among those present last month when over 30 members of the clergy met with Trump [including David Jeremiah] at his New York City tower and laid hands on him to pray for his potential presidency. Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Mr. Strang wrote three more glowing books about the president, including God, Donald Trump and the 2020 Election. In one chapter, the book explored the possibility that Mr. Trump could lose, but it came down squarely on the side of a preordained victory. It will continue to change and change and change until it is great again.. At one point, the president was pictured smiling and holding Mr. Strangs 2017 book, God and Donald Trump.. In response to the Capitol attack, John Hagee wrote a few tweets that almost sound like he condemns these domestic terrorists, if not the inept politicians who encouraged their violence. And its gonna be ugly but its gonna be the Lord, Vallotton said in November of 2019, as Trump faced his impeachment trial. Last February, he said that God had revealed to him that the end of the coronavirus pandemic was imminent. Mr. Strang did not initially support Mr. Trumps candidacy, but once the nomination had been clinched, a new theme rippled through the pages of Charisma: Mr. Trump was not just some ally of political convenience, he was anointed by God. Kenneth Copeland is a pro-Trump preacher worth an estimated $760million. These folks are all stone-cold authoritarians. Kris Vallotton prophesied to all who would listen that God had told him Donald Trump would win re-election. Coronavirus Kenneth Copeland COVID-19 Donald Trump Roy Moore Tony Spell Rodney Howard-browne. The Victory Channel was founded by Kenneth Copeland and belongs to the "word of faith" prosperity gospel faction. Indeed, back in November Paula White was busily slashing at invisible enemies with an invisible spear while calling for her invisible wizard friend Jesus to send invisible warriors to America. Kenneth Copeland: Net Worth $760 Million. Im not going to say it right now, but Im telling youI promise you, in the very nexta very, very, very short period of time, youre going to be so happy, Trump said on Saturday. So you combine these two and you had the most popular articles on the site.. NEXT UP: Lets see if we can get back to that pastor whos so upset over his redefinition of love losing favorwith his flocksas well as with the world outside their bubble. More posts you may like. Former President Trump gave remarks at a rally supporting Republicans running in Pennsylvanias 2022 midterm elections, including Now a comfortable None, she blogs on Roll to Disbelieve about psychology, pop culture, politics, relationships, cats, gaming, and more--and where they all intersect with religion. I signed books all afternoon, he typed. Yet the internet upended the world of publishing. While we wait until January to determine our next US President, observe the stunning blindness and hypocrisy in the body of Christ Christians who voted for the shedding of innocent blood, the Equality Act, and anti-Israel legislation (ALL things God HATES) are now picking up stones to persecute prophets who supposedly missed it, wrote Mr Johnson in a post to his followers. Televangelist Kenneth Copeland tried to calm his flock down after Donald Trump's crushing defeat this past week, but instead he made the whole country think that his brain had melted after the election. But Charismas staff appears to have shrunk since the early 2000s, when The Sentinel reported that the company employed 200. (For those who use visual aids: Ive put these tweets contents into alt/description text fields. Their collective goal today seems to have been simple: First. Thats an unforgiving standard, but I didnt make the rules, which allow for no mulligans, no gimmes, no grace period, no excuses, no wiggle room, and no appeals process. It all blended together. But they made sure to officially condemn the violence today on Twitter, in between fighting against human rights using rhetoric guaranteed to inflame culture-warriors aggressive impulses. Hacking group REvil claim to have stolen 1.2tb from Kenneth Copeland . The election conspiracist and pillow salesman Mike Lindell does the introduction. Again, I am not making that claim I don't know if that's true or not but Greg Locke says is very adamantly and tells Copeland to sue him if he's wrong. Mr. Strangs project stretched to include a book imprint, several spinoff magazines and educational materials for religious schools. 636.5K Followers. public election, Latrobe | 5.3K views, 246 likes, 73 loves, 150 comments, 111 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Washington Examiner: Televangelist Kenneth Copeland Ministries spoke at Saturday's. Televangelist Kenneth Copeland attended the dinner and shared his thoughts with me in an interview for my "Strang Report" podcast. I know how it could. We wont back off from the prophets.. Marky Mark Driscoll hasnt said a word about the Trumpistas attempted coup. Please have your Passports Ready. Kenneth Copeland Prays For Donald TrumpPennsylvania Trump RallyNovember 5, 2022Latrobe, PA#Trump #TrumpRally #KennethCopeland He instructed his readers to ignore the mainstream media and fortify themselves in prayer. While she was stabbing at air, she screamed repeatedly at the top of her lungs, STRIKE AND STRIKE AND STRIKE AND STRIKE!. pleading with donors for cash to pay for a private jet to avoid flying with "demons," served on President Donald Trump's evangelical advisory board. There was no more room for debate. Many of us thought he was literally the Antichrist.). I answer to God, he said. "Voting is a sacred trust," he said. For now at least, this is how the situation looks. And it's gonna be ugly but it's gonna be the Lord," Vallotton said in November of 2019, as Trump faced his impeachment trial. The media said Joe Biden is President said Mr Copeland, followed by a chorus of "hahahahaha . Kenneth | Image credit: Ghana News. Javascript must be enabled in order to access C-SPAN videos. Perhaps these prophets misheard God. Each claimed that God had revealed in dreams, visions or ethereal signs that Mr. Trump would take the presidency. And I prophesied Trump would not be impeached [and removed from office]. No wonder the Jewish prophet Micah warned against those prophets who tell fortunes for money, and the Jewish prophet Jeremiah warned of those who proclaim delusions and speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of God.. First, I found a number of them were quiet about it. Everybody in the front row knows me. She co-founded Kenneth Copeland Ministries with her husband and served as one of President Donald Trump's evangelical ministers. Interviewed in Mr. Strangs various platforms, a rotating cast of religious leaders spoke with mystic authority on this subject. Youre my president, you know, Copeland said to Trump before exiting the stage. Media. Beyond the spiritual test of unrealized prophecies, there are very earthly stakes here: Under Mr. Strangs stewardship, Charisma had grown from a church magazine to a multipronged institution with a slew of New York Times best sellers, millions of podcast downloads and a remaining foothold in print media, with a circulation of 75,000 for its top magazine. Please consider becoming one of my monthly patrons viaPatreon with Roll to Disbelievefor as little as $1/month! But I didnt claim I was God., Later that year, on July 19, 1987, Copeland made remarks during a nationally televised crusade which caused more concern among evangelicals: I say this and repeat it so it dont upset you too badWhen I read in the Bible where he (Jesus) says, I am, yes, I am, too!. Dale Chamberlain (M.Div) is Content Manager for ChurchLeaders. He mused, God has plans and purposes we dont understand.. Los Angeles megachurch pastor Shawn Bolz prophesied that Trump would win by Gods hand and that the now-departed commander-in-chief would exhibit more boldness in the second term.. They adore the god of success, Buber wrote. Our goal is to provide local Lancastrians with an alternative to current news sources by delivering topnotch reporting that presents the news in an honest and ethical manner that is accurate and reliable and examines all sides of the issues we address. Televangelist Kenneth Copeland, a member of Trump's Faith Advisory Council, is now claiming that Trump only watched gospel television stations before he was elected and now that he's too busy . EXT. Released Sunday, the video depicts the preacher declaring, "The media said Joe Biden's president!" before appearing to engage for nearly a minute in "holy laughter." (File). The Sun and the Sand for? And I believe the Lords gonna give him another term. They werecarefulto avoid showing disloyalty to their Dear Leader. Like his attempt to exhale the coronavirus into oblivion, the level of delusion was hard to comprehend. In time, he surpassed competing publications. A couple of prophets acted swiftly. (Kenneth Copeland, Substitution and Identification (Kenneth Copeland Ministries, 1989)), tape #00-0202, side 2. President Trump Campaigns for Pennsylvania Republicans, Introductory Speakers at Former President Trump Rally in Pennsylvania, Former President Trump Campaigns for Pennsylvania Republicans, Dr. Mehmet Oz Remarks at Trump Rally for Pennsylvania Republicans. On Nov. 7, for example, Vallotton became the first to issue a mea culpa, telling his nearly 250,000 Instagram followers in an apology, I take full responsibility for being wrong. Subscribe to our mailing list and receive updates direct to your inbox! 2023 National Cable Satellite Corporation, C2022: Fmr. This is not about politics. Kenneth Copeland's ministry works started when after attending various seminars, he and his wife Gloria founded Kenneth Copeland Ministries (KCM) in Fort Worth, Texas. Before the 2016 election, Copeland said that Christians who did not vote for Trump would be guilty of murder, referring to the pro-choice stance of Hillary Clinton. While competitors such as Christianity Today courted the buttoned-up elite of American evangelicalism, Charisma cornered a niche market of what are called charismatic Christians, set apart by their interest in gifts of the spirit, including things like healings, speaking in tongues and modern-day prophecy. But time will reveal what he means. I prophesied he would become president four days after he declared his candidacy [in 2015]. And ifInoticed these things, you can bet the evangelical leaders involved did as well, and so did their like-minded followers. The rise of Donald Trump, however, has made it harder than ever to separate evangelicalism from politics. And I answer to Uncle Sam, you know, with the I.R.S.. Click the play button and tap the screen to see the at the bottom of the player. I believe Trump is going to win, he told viewers. Evangelical leader and huge Donald Trump supporter Kenneth Copeland had . Editorial meetings would focus on looking for what one former employee called the spiritual heat behind the headlines of the day. But the tribe doesnt care about niceties like that. By covenant, this nation belongs to God. Or perhaps God told them one thing, and then changed His mind. THERE ARE THINGS THIS GREAT STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, LIBERTY WAS BORN HERE. . In fact, in 2016 he may have been one of Trumps most important (and loudest) evangelical allies. These prominent figures were joined by a cottage industry of lesser-known voices whose online declarations about Trumps impending triumph were viewed and shared millions of times. Tweets. Heseems to like Donald Trump. r/EpicClusterfuck Trump: "Only guilty people plead the fith." r/EpicClusterfuck Tesla driver behind several road-rage attacks in Southern California has been arrested Al Mohler, for example, is super-duper sad about the attack, though he forgets to sorrow over the wayhe helped bring evangelicals to this state. First, lets check out Franklin Graham. I HAVE BEEN ACCUSED OF BEING A CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST . By the time the clock struck noon on Jan. 20, the moment of reckoning had arrived. As exit polls were trickling in, Mr. Strang donned a . At that moment, those who had uttered countless untrue predictions in Gods name had become false prophets. Right now, evangelical leaders goal is to soothe their flocks while maintaining whatever base of power theyve cultivated over the past few years and to grab power from their competitors if they can. But then--record scratch!--she brought everything to a screeching halt when she deconverted in her mid-20s. Now, his criticisms then mostly involved Trump not being quite enough of a culture warrior for King Russell. At any given time, she's running out of bookcase space. Todays Christian prophets blending of religion and nationalism reminds me of the essay the late Jewish scholar Martin Buber wrote after false prophets fled Nazi Germany to teach at Hebrew University in Jerusalem: False prophets are not godless. But his statement could also easily be nothing but a bunch of dogwhistles meant to reassure his very excitable flock that hed be fine with Trump stealing the election. Locke says he won't sue him because he knows it's true and it can be proven. STR8 STFU. Trump, who garnered overwhelming support from white evangelicals. Click the play button and move your cursor over the video to see the . MyPayPal is captain_cassidy@yahoo.com(thats an underscore in there) for one-time tips. And todays Christian prophets whove been able to miss and miss again without losing their power, platforms, or money-making ministries have every reason to keep hearing whats in their material interests. ), In the days following the 2020 election, it became clear, even to many of his closest allies, that Trump had indeed lost. I just think its interesting that the lines between sides in this situation are so clearly drawn and so easy to identify. Why Evangelicals Lean So Hard on Original Christianity. She even volunteered in church (choir, Sunday School) and married an aspiring preacher! Strang became the ultimate Pentecostal businessman, said John Fea, a historian of evangelicalism at Messiah University. After Trump thanks also-heretic Paula White for being at the rally- one of his "spiritual advisors- he introduces Copeland as a "great man" and "one of the great men of our country" who then goes on to say: Robert Jeffress, Jack Graham, Franklin Graham, Paula White, Richard Land, Albert Mohler, Kenneth Copeland and Mike Huckabee did not call on Trump to stop lying. I'm very sorry to everyone who put their trust in me, there was a major, major mistake, said Mr Vallotton. This includes participating in marches or rallies in support of a movement or giving money to, or raising money for, any political candidate or election cause. He says Kenneth Copeland is a 33rd Degree Freemason. Anyone can read what you share. Texas-based televangelist Kenneth Copeland has made no secret of his support for Republican nominee Donald Trump in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Televangelist Kenneth Copeland, a former Trump faith adviser, laughed maniacally at the media for calling the election for Biden. It was White who arranged a meeting at the Trump Tower for fellow televangelists (including Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, David Jeremiah, and Jan Crouch) to anoint him in prayer back in 2015. At 70, he is a C.E.O., publisher and seasoned author in his own right. He also condemns the Capitol attack. The bar was set high to protect Gods people against abusive religious leaders. Evangelical leader and longtime Trump supporter Kenneth Copeland shared a hearty laugh with his congregation about Joe Biden winning the presidency. Hi and welcome back! This decree, the Lord is gonna step in sovereignly. This includes participating in marches or rallies in support of a movement or giving money to, or raising money for, any political candidate or election cause. Kenneth Copeland laughs manically over media calling Biden's win, Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Pro-Trump evangelical prophets apologise for wrong prophecies, Extra 20% off selected fashion and sportswear at Very, Up to 20% off & extra perks with Booking.com Genius Membership, $6 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount code, 10% off selected orders over 100 - eBay discount code, Compare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you, Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area, All you need to know about fibre broadband, Best Apple iPhone Deals in the UK March 2023, Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this March, Compare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands. Trumpreallywanted to win this election. At the same time he featured leaders who attended and heralded the gathering as a prophetic breakthrough., When a Charisma contributor named Michael Brown organized an open letter calling for firmer standards on prophecies (We really had egg on our faces, Mr. Brown recalled in a phone interview), Mr. Strang endorsed and published the plea at Charisma. By 2020, dozens of Christian foretellers were declaring that God told them Trump would secure a second term. If evangelicals end up schisming over political extremism, these will be the leaders jockeying for control of the factions that result. Others held out hope that somehow Trump would find a way to win in order to save Americas future, not to mention their public reputations. As archaic as it may sound to the non-religious ear, there are many Christians in 21st century America who believe in prophetic gifts, and a good number of false prophets delivering Gods word to them. Thats quite the credibility gap.. Now, Brother Copeland says he is working his way up to 5 minutes per day! Featured at the event was prosperity preacher Kenneth Copeland. Eventually, law enforcement and the National Guard restored order, but not before someone died. In 1900s Los Angeles, Aimee Semple McPherson broadcast news-style reports of miracles and prophetic words over her own radio station in Echo Park. Where secular pundits were blindsided by Mr. Trumps 2016 victory, the prophets of Charisma had been right. Paula White, one of Trumps religious advisors and quite a whackadoo in her own right, also denounced the Capitol attack: Gosh, she sounds almost compassionate here. He declared in October that God told him without question, Trump is going to win the election. (Robertson added that there would be assassination attempts in Trumps second term, and that the apocalypse would follow in the form of an asteroid smashing into Earth. I wondered what evangelical leaders would say about the Capitol attack. I felt spiritually obligated to watch at least a little porn in Kenneth Copeland's backstage. Heres his response to the attacks: For that matter, I dont think ex-LifeWay faux-researcher and current Wheaton professor Ed Stetzer really liked Trump all that much either. In the recent past, hes tweeted approvingly about Trump. Who can forget the video of televangelist Kenneth Copelands manic laughter in mockery of those who believed Biden had actually won? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. If you find a picture in this post that I forgot to alt-text, please let me know in comments.). People tell me Ive hit a chord., Life After Proclaiming a Trump Re-election as Divinely Ordained, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/19/business/trump-election-prophecy-charisma-media.html. Belarusian partisans are involved in sabotage at the Machulishchy airbase in Belarus, as a result of which a Russian military aircraft was damaged. read more, Former President Trump gave remarks at a rally supporting Republicans running in Pennsylvanias 2022 midterm elections, including gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano and U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz. The commenting system is from ViaFora, ", "SO much great content here accumulated over the years", The Capitol Attack and Evangelical Leaders Reactions to It. Hes gonna bring it to a close. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Well, sorta. Disgraced Trump fanboyJerry Falwell Jris also quiet. And they reacted accordingly. We rely on our journalists to be independent observers. And lets not forget Pat Robertson, who predicted in 1976 that the world would end in 1982. Published Apr 7, 2017. A video of televangelist Kenneth Copeland laughing at the media declaring Joe Biden 's election as president of the United States has gone viral on . With Trump standing behind him, Copeland, 86, spoke to the audience members about George Washington, voting, and the need for energy independence in America. Advocacy groups that monitor the religious right tracked Charismas influence with alarm, concerned about the combination of divisive politics with divine prophecy. Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un played with their Nuclear Toys like they were in a Dick Measuring Contest. Mr. Strang presides over a multimillion-dollar Pentecostal publishing empire, Charisma Media, which includes a daily news site, podcasts, a mobile app and blockbuster books. In a 40-second-long video uploaded to the Right . You can also support this blog at no extra cost to yourself by beginning your Amazon shopping trips withmy affiliate link and, of course, by liking and sharing my posts on social media! Wolff noted in his respected book Confrontations with Prophets, The false prophet makes things easier for his listeners..