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prosperity gospel

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noun

  1. a modern version or, according to some, perversion of the gospel according to which the full blessings of God available to those who approach Him in faith and obedience include wealth, health and power

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He conflicted with Jim and Tammy Faye Baker, and the reason he gave at the time was the prosperity gospel, which they were identified with.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2024

Osteen is a leader of what is known as the prosperity gospel, a belief that God wants his followers to be wealthy and healthy.

From Seattle Times Feb. 11, 2024

The debut feature of identical twins Adamma, the writer-director, and Adanne Ebo, the producer, is assured in its critique of the cult of personality and prosperity gospel that permeates the Southern evangelical community.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2022

The ghetto’s music is starting to sound like prosperity gospel.

From New York Times Apr. 5, 2022

It’s that natural thing of scale, which is not that much different than prosperity gospel, to a degree.

From Slate Sep. 15, 2020

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