A Fundamental Concern

I am aware of the dangers of being judgmental When it comes to the so-called celebrity “faith leaders” However, calling them out, in my opinion, is elemental. I cannot understand how they can bathe themselves in luxury Talking about the lowly Jesus and his teachings At the same time, milking those living in abject poverty. While most of the world’s population are hungry and cold These perfect examples of hypocrisy and opulent greed With novel political connections become increasingly bold. Television evangelists have access to the homes of the masses Selling listeners worthless, blessed doodads and trinkets Under the laws for religious exemption, avoid paying taxes. Astonishing statistics revealing some of their astonishing worth Make me question whether some of these “preachers” Would consent to their own life-changing regenerative rebirth. Their finances come from those least able to contribute Whose hard-earned money winds up in their deep pockets But this, you can be certain, they will hasten to dispute. One of these evangelists is said to be worth over $40 million Travels in his own airplane, preaches a prosperity gospel His palatial home (he owns two!) is worth over $10.5 million. The richest “man of God” I will not name--might get sued, But, it is said he is worth over $300 million dollars, Flies in his three private jet planes, sometimes comes unglued. Beware, beware the nefarious dealings of these rich hypocrites Whose nebulous prophesies over time have never come true They will surely be held accountable for their media-age blitz. Written March 27, 2021