Comments on: Televangelists: Who’s Accountable?

[mansani-2009]

I have been a partner with KCM for over 35 years and never in that time was I ever coerced, begged or asked to give any money. KCM has ministered to me, my children, marriage, finances, death of a loved son and sowed into my life and my family''s life in ways that my home church never has. Their prayer ministers are patient, good listeners and pray as if I were a member of their own family. They DO NOT ask me for money over the phone or by mail.
KCM ministers have called my home during storms, hurricanes, 911 and other disasters just to pray with me as their partner. Again, not asking for a donation!!!
There are times when I have called or written to them with a prayer request and they sent me, free of charge, gifts, tapes, cd''s for my benefit. Any money I have given has been a freewill offering and yes, I have received 30, 60 and 100 fold return over and over again. They also financially support many other ministries. If they benefit from preaching a prosperity message, MORE POWER TO THEM.
KCM has ''offering day''. They ask the TV audience to pray and ask the Lord what to give to them. They emphasize that tithes are to go to our local church and only give KCM what God says. KCM has NEVER said they need my money to stay on TV. I used their teachings and the results are people set free from debt, sickness, hopelessness, depression, despair and even divorce. I''m sure that as KCM is being investigated if there is any indiscretion, it will be rooted out.

[ghackman1]

What about a ministry owning the land, building the 18K sq ft home for Kenneth, and since it sits on the ministries land, he does not pay property tax. Sure seems he is trying to get out of paying his fair share like normal everyday people. OMG, it''s almost like our Congress getting away with the finance stuff they want all citizens to be hald accountable for.
Go figure.

Who is in charge of Tax problems. The IRS. They should have been refered to the IRS in the first place. That''s were it all should start. Not in Washington!
What the ministries are doing is legal and correct. They are saying we have no problem giving you the info. Just do it correctly and within the law. Believe it or not Congress and the Senate have to obey the law too. It''s just sometimes they don''t seem to know what they are doing.
If I am correct the Tax man a Creflo Dollar ministries is the former IRS head man over such ministries. He is the one that has said do it right. Think about it.
Would your bussiness get checked by the IRS or Congress? IRS first then if need be (really need be) in Washington. Do it right!!!!

[jannscott]

Catholic church. Harvard University. Presbetarian Church.

Duhuhuhuhuh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jesus129-2009]

First, of all the Word of God says "touch not my annointed one." Before some over paid and misguided senator, who is evidiently not a Christian starts slinging slanderous accusations toward God''s servants he better check his motives and his own financial records. We as Christians and servants of the most High God donate our money in good ground, which are all of these ministies. It is our choice and not up to the "Government" to tell these ministries how to use it. We deem it for ministry which includes personnel use, that is apart of their income also. They all send you a donation record at the end of the year for your tax purposes. They also do not have a problem with their accounting records for the IRS. How many of these garbage slinging news reporters and our senators could turn over theur records for an audit to the IRS.
These people better be very careful messing with the servants of God.

[kiddtek]

All persons should have to report and be held responsible for taxes just like any everyone else or business. A preacher or priest or ministers are in fact persons and regardless of where the money comes from they should be held to taxes just like everyone else. When these persons are allowed to own a religious corporation is what needs to be stopped. The corporation if allowed to be created should be owned by those that are supporting it.

[gibby453]

Everyone can quote all the scripture they want. THE GOD I BELIEVE IN,IS''NT SHORT OF CASH MISTER!!!!

[jackmiovnow]

I''ve been a born-again Christian for over 30 years, and I can assure you this is not "persecution".

If you want to see persecution, then go visit the secret home churches in China, Indonesia, or North Korea. Or better yet, read the book entitled: "The Heavenly Man."

The Church needs to get out of its pathetic self-centered state, and learn what real Christianity and faith in Jesus Christ is all about.

[firstclass20]

I tuned in to watch the investigation on televangilism and all I saw was a slanted (to the negative)report against Kenneth Copeland. A few clips and sound bytes do not make an investigation. What is all the hoopla about anyway? Do you really want me to believe that some "watchdog" really cares about the people (who do not even believe they are being fleeced) or is it some entity that cannot stand the fact that their hand is not being greased by those tax free dollars?

[kiddtek]

All persons should have to report and be held responsible for taxes just like any everyone else or business. A preacher or priest or ministers are in fact persons and regardless of where the money comes from they should be held to taxes just like everyone else. When these persons are allowed to own a religious corporation is what needs to be stopped. The corporation if allowed to be created should be owned by those that are supporting it.