Joel Osteen takes on his critics

Joel Osteen takes on his critics

He peddles “gospel lite," a watered-down Christianity that mixes prosperity with piety.

That's how critics have described Joel Osteen's message. The televangelist may be the pastor of the largest church in America, but he still doesn't get respect in many parts of the religious community.

... [H]e knows how to connect with ordinary Americans through a therapeutic message that draws heavily from pop culture...

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