It has been documented several times that the people Hinn claims to heal by touching them on the forehead are paid set-ups. How is it then that he can continue to draw people to his crusades?
Please, no Christian babble or witnessing, give me a well-thoughtout answer based on facts and not feelings. Also, do not tell me he's the target of the devil to bring his ministery down.His deceptions are a matter of public record. I want to know how people get around this fact and continue to believe this obvious fraud.
I'm not trying to pick a fight, I genuinely want real, rational ansers so I can try and understand the believer's mindset.
2006-11-04 16:53:52 · 12 answers · asked by Da Vinci's Code 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because they are very charismatic and predatory. People like him are obviously fake to me, however, some people are so gullible, they'll believe anything. Especially if the one misguiding them is very confident and a good liar.
2006-11-04 16:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by Safiyah 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The same as it's been proven, that Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormonism is false and a fraud, yet they maintain a following. To many varibles to get a firm answer. Many thousands of people have many different reasons for believing in things that are without a doubt not true.
However, sometimes comfort can be a stumbling block. Sometimes comfort can rob us of our strength and not let us see clearly and then we stay in a religion or church. You can have a lot to lose if you made a home at a certain church or religion and then find out it's wrong. It can be very fearful to think about leaving. It take a lot of Guts to stand up and walk another direction.
2006-11-04 17:36:41 · answer #2 · answered by bob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont somewhat comprehend approximately this in spite of the undeniable fact that it is going without saying that Benny Hinn is an entire fraud. Infact a number of those television evangelists are the comparable, whenver I turn on the television the only factor all of them have in undemanding is they prefer telling human beings to sow a seed because of the fact in the event that they do they gets wealthy and in the event that they dont sow a "seed" ie money that's in many situations a sequence volume, then they wont be blessed. Its complete rubbish, what appropriate to the widow qith 2 small money of little value. They dont quote that from the bible. you will desire to offer out of your coronary heart for god loves a pleased giver. no longer decrease than criminal duty. complete Fraudster like the rest
2016-10-21 07:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and do believe and agree that Benny Hinn and others like him are frauds and what they do are not biblical. Jesus (sorry, but I have to refer to the source) warned before that many false teachers will come and will deceive many people (Matthew 24:11).
Consider some of Benny Hinn's quotes and false teachings:
"God will begin to prosper you, for money always follows righteousness."
"If you will come back and make that pledge, God will heal your heart tonight. "
Faith healers masquerade as "God's Anointed" yet they turn the gift of salvation into a charismatic infomercial with the goal of getting their hands on your money. Benny Hinn and others like him prey on the sadness and hopelessness of people who are sick or have terminal illnesses. They build on the greed of some by promising God will bless them financially if they give money to their cause.
These fasle teachers should be ashamed, but they are not. They will have to answer for their deeds someday.
2006-11-04 16:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by TY 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When some one has exhausted all other options the world has to give them, they eventually turn to God. When they go looking some times the first thing they see are people like Benny. He is high profile and is on TV almost every day. So these people see these things that he does and they are desperate, so they don't look into his background and claims. I am not saying that Benny is a fraud, as I know of real miraculous healing that has happened (not from Benny). I would love to look into these claims.
Could you please tell us where this documented evidence is?
Thanks
2006-11-04 17:10:08 · answer #5 · answered by Heath 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Make sure you do your homework and follow scripture in your Bible. Such people are part of the Faith Movement, they are topical teachers who fit scripture into their teaching. The only words of truth are in your Bible as you well know. I pray that all know the truth and God's Holy word. The Holy Spirit will guide us and keep a hedge of protection around us.
Those teachers who are misleading others will answer to God. I have given you a list if you are curious about the faith movement, reading this will not cause you to stray, it will inform you of those who are involved in the movement.
www.eqip.org/free/dc755-1htm
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www.contenderministries.org/newage.php
www.victorious.org/newage.htm
You are strong in the Holy Spirit to not be easily swayed, others are weak or simply do not know. We must continue to pray. I have been praying for my best spiritual friend, we used to go to the same church, she is now being mislead, all I can do is pray and continue being there for her. Paul warns us of such things in Galatians and Ephesians, not much has changed from years ago. We are all the same as those thousands of yrs ago. God Bless to you and yours. I hope this has helped, linda
2006-11-04 17:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by smily 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian but people that are truly healing are not going to be doing this on Network Television. They will not be looking for kudos or glory or anything else. I do not know how he has a following , it boggles the mind.
2006-11-04 16:57:39 · answer #7 · answered by freemansfox 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because there will always be thousands and thousands of people who will pay anything to believe that their pain can be taken away just like that. And interestingly enough....they don't go directly to God; the power of the universe....they will believe this man can somehow do it instead.
2006-11-04 16:57:20 · answer #8 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are people all over who are so desperate to find something good in their lives they will follow anyone who gives them hope.
These people have little self worth and need to be part of something-------------this fits the bill.
I do not know how they can be so gullible.
2006-11-04 16:59:19 · answer #9 · answered by Shossi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I heard that too, and other things as well
can you discern the times and the seasons....
Who is doing more or trying harder , or paying such a price as he????
You have a right to believe what you want to believe, that does not make it to be true or false
How can we believe anything the media tells us???
Or other sources unless we have seen it with our own eyes....
2006-11-04 17:00:26 · answer #10 · answered by Gifted 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋