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[–] TempoNick 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago  (edited ago)

I mostly agree, but with one caveat. I have no doubt that some of these Faith healers have actually healed people, but it has nothing to do with them. When people are at their most desperate, that's when God often steps in to help. It just has to do with somebody being desperate and God listening. But Preying Medic can't just wave a magic wand and heal people. It doesn't work that way.

I did not know about the interview. You're right, he's scum.

( I have some experience with this. I used to have business with a TV preacher most people considered a charlatan. But then I'd go to one of his services and he had a special charisma. You could almost see the charisma in person. He had a very special aura. I came to the conclusion that if he was the vessel to make them connect to God, who was I to judge?)

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[–] KnownBand0 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Hitler had charisma. so did Jim Jones.

In the film "Book Of Eli" Gary Oldman sends his crew out to look for a Bible.

when the head flunky says "Boss, its just a book" Oldman screams at him "IT'S A WEAPON..PEOPLE WILL DO WHATEVER I WANT"

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[–] TempoNick 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Listen, I can't comment about the TV preacher I used to know. But I do know the effect he had on his congregation. It made them feel good and made them feel connected to God. I didn't see a lot of harm in it, as long as you're not stupid enough to send him all your money. If you give him 5 or 10 bucks, it's still cheaper than a movie.

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[–] trenace ago  (edited ago)

Interview here: https://ofm6z46z825qpxk83fa00q1a-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IS850b_Praying-Medic.pdf

For sure there can be improved healing for various reasons. But I don't buy bones instantly healing or various other claims of Pay Me Medic with no evidence but his own assertion. Fo any interested, do read the interview, this guy is at the EXTREME of "healer" scam artists. Nor do I believe one gets God to heal them by buying a "course" from someone such as him or using secret techniques of such a course.

(Anyone who does believe that's how God is is entitled to think so, though, of course. Good luck.)

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[–] TempoNick 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Agreed. But what I'm talking about is something different. I'm talking about somebody who is so desperate about their situation that they go to see a faith healer. It's not the faith healer who is healing them, it is God hearing their desperation. And, you're right, he's not going to heal him right on the spot. You don't wave a wand and bones mend themselves.