OK - now that we are done talking about R Allen and the likelihood that he will be spending a great many years in Club Fed, let's move on to the man of the hour (or at least, the man who will be the subject of a several posts - Benny Hinn).
Benny Hinn, for those who do not know of him or heard of him, is a Charismatic Christian preacher who is rather famous for his "miracle crusades" which occur around the U.S. and around the world. He is best known for his "faith healing" in which he claims to have cured people of cancer, heart disease and a variety of other ailments.
As I stated at the beginning of this thread, I am not hear to discuss religion. Also, although I must state at the outset that I am highly skeptical of any of Hinn's so-called "miracle cures," I am not here to discuss this either.
But, we are here to discuss fraud in religion. Hinn's ministries bring in millions of dollars per year. As a religious institution, Hinn's ministries are supposed to fulfill a certain spiritual promise for his followers. Also, if Hinn's organization is a registered 501(c)(3) organization with the United States Internal Revenue Service, then the organization is responsible for extremely tight accounting and must meet exacting criteria.
For my readers in foreign countries: Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code is a provision that allows certain charities the ability to offer tax deductions for their contributors. It is used mainly, but certainly not exclusively, by religous organizations.
Benny Hinn, for those who do not know of him or heard of him, is a Charismatic Christian preacher who is rather famous for his "miracle crusades" which occur around the U.S. and around the world. He is best known for his "faith healing" in which he claims to have cured people of cancer, heart disease and a variety of other ailments.
As I stated at the beginning of this thread, I am not hear to discuss religion. Also, although I must state at the outset that I am highly skeptical of any of Hinn's so-called "miracle cures," I am not here to discuss this either.
But, we are here to discuss fraud in religion. Hinn's ministries bring in millions of dollars per year. As a religious institution, Hinn's ministries are supposed to fulfill a certain spiritual promise for his followers. Also, if Hinn's organization is a registered 501(c)(3) organization with the United States Internal Revenue Service, then the organization is responsible for extremely tight accounting and must meet exacting criteria.
For my readers in foreign countries: Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code is a provision that allows certain charities the ability to offer tax deductions for their contributors. It is used mainly, but certainly not exclusively, by religous organizations.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS BLOG IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE NOR IS IT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE. IF THE READER HAS ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO AN ATTORNEY.
Have a great and fraud-free day.
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