Kenneth Max Copeland (born December 6, 1936) is an American televangelist associated with the charismatic movement. By Tom Layou. And we sometimes prophesy what we desire.. All rights reserved. During services at his Eagle Mountain International Church on Sunday, prosperity gospel preacher and Trump evangelical adviser Kenneth Copeland declared that hatred toward President Donald Trump had opened this nation to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak but that the outbreak will soon be over because Christians' prayers "have overwhelmed it." . *This text was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning. Televangelist Kenneth Copeland attended the dinner and shared his thoughts with me in an interview for my "Strang Report" podcast. The Dallas-based Kenneth Copeland Ministries is one. "Voting is a sacred trust," he said. Trump's white, so-called "Christian" supporters did nothing to challenge, let alone condemn, his lies about the 2020 presidential election. Locke says he won't sue him because he knows it's true and it can be proven. In response to the Capitol attack, John Hagee wrote a few tweets that almost sound like he condemns these domestic terrorists, if not the inept politicians who encouraged their violence. Guess all that weird, bizarre guffawing Copeland didwhen Trump lost the election clean wore him out. Pat Robertson: Net Worth $100 Million. So while Times staff members may vote, they are not allowed to endorse or campaign for candidates or political causes. Beck appeared on the America Stands: Flashpoint program on Kenneth Copeland's . Every respectable poll forecasted that Trump would get trounced in the general election by Hillary Clinton. Im so sorry if it feels that way. I wondered what evangelical leaders would say about the Capitol attack. Many Americans first became aware of the existence of Christian prophets in the wake of the 2016 election when most were left slack-jawed by Trumps surprise victory, but a handful of Christians claimed that God had told them it would happen. And it's gonna be ugly but it's gonna be the Lord," Vallotton said in November of 2019, as Trump faced his impeachment trial. Maybe he was nervous or something lol. Theres no excuse for it. He added, I think it doesnt make me a false prophet, but it does actually create a credibility gap., Vallotton then deleted his apology, explaining that it appears there is significant amount of discrepancy in the process, only to repost it after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Welcome to Ohio. Yet the internet upended the world of publishing. And I prophesied Trump would not be impeached [and removed from office]. That is why we went first class with this publication.. And so, on Election Day 2020, Mr. Strang flew to Texas to appear on the livestream of one of his friends, the televangelist Kenneth Copeland. Captain Cassidy grew up fervently Catholic, converted to the SBC in her teens, and became a Pentecostal shortly afterward. For Trump, that includes a special category for religious leaders. Your perfect will will be done, and this nation will begin to change, and it will continue to do so and it will continue under your leadership and your guidance. RELATED: Donald Trump Is Openly Embracing QAnon, Say Critics, Who Cite Messiah-Like Status, Deeply Weird Hand Gestures, Alluding to a possible campaign, Trump said, Today, I have the highest poll numbers Ive ever hadperhaps partly because the Democrats are doing so badly running our country and people want our tremendous success of no inflation, energy independence, military victory.. Oral Roberts conducted healing crusades through the TV screen. MR. TRUMP. I'm very sorry to everyone who put their trust in me, there was a major, major mistake, said Mr Vallotton. Mr. Strang interviewed repentant prophets, such as Mr. Johnson, who shut his ministry after Mr. Trump was not re-elected. Prosperity Preacher Kenneth Copeland declared June 19, 2020, that Juneteenth should be a national holiday. (Copeland has repeatedly falsely proclaimed an end to the coronavirus pandemic.) According to NBC, various Republicans who still lick Donald Trumps boots had already planned to object to this certification process without evidence, remember. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. And they reacted accordingly. Despite all Trumps tantrums, though, every single bit of actual evidence supports Joe Biden as the clear winner of the election. And stories about prophetic words also got clicks, Taylor Berglund, a former editor at Charisma, said. Heres his response to the attacks: For that matter, I dont think ex-LifeWay faux-researcher and current Wheaton professor Ed Stetzer really liked Trump all that much either. The media said Joe Biden is President said Mr Copeland, followed by a chorus of "hahahahaha . Watch Kenneth Copeland and Stephen Strang on Believer's Voice of Victory as they discuss the faith of Donald Trump through the years, his inclusion of the faith community, and his prayer life behind closed doors. In addition, I noticed these tweets from Russell Moore, a big name with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC): I feel the need to offer some possibly-illuminating backstory here: A few years ago, Russell Moore almost lost his job over criticizing Donald Trump. Several in the prophetic movement are talking about why God is still going to come through and plunk Trump in the White House. Pastor Shawn Bolz, for example, admits that he once told a family that a member who had been diagnosed with cancer would survive, but she died months later. And predicted in 1990 that it would end in 2007. Kenneth Copeland's wife, Gloria, is a preacher herself. Thats quite the credibility gap.. DeSantis, whose gubernatorial re-election campaign will be decided this week, is believed to be preparing for a run at the presidency in 2024. Mr. Strang bought the magazine from the parent church in 1981 and dove into religious publishing. You be the judge: The article he linked criticizes Donald Trump quite heavily, along with QAnon. And if you dont vote, hush for at least two years. He declared in October that God told him without question, Trump is going to win the election. (Robertson added that there would be assassination attempts in Trumps second term, and that the apocalypse would follow in the form of an asteroid smashing into Earth. I believe it because the Lord wants it. For a solid 40 seconds, Copeland laughed maniacally on stage during a sermon, and then began laughing hysterically for no . And todays Christian prophets whove been able to miss and miss again without losing their power, platforms, or money-making ministries have every reason to keep hearing whats in their material interests. Kenneth Copeland Ministries / Wikicommons. There was a real incentive to keep posting like that, he said. In 2019, one poll found that more than half of white Pentecostals believed Mr. Trump to be divinely anointed, with additional research pointing to the importance of so-called prophecy voters in the 2016 election. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. The next morning, Mr. Strang was surprised to find that, though ballots were still being tallied, a Biden victory seemed likely, and he would not accept the outcome for some time. Kenneth Copeland is a pro-Trump preacher worth an estimated $760million. Please consider becoming one of my monthly patrons viaPatreon with Roll to Disbelievefor as little as $1/month! r/EpicClusterfuck Trump: "Only guilty people plead the fith." r/EpicClusterfuck Tesla driver behind several road-rage attacks in Southern California has been arrested But Mr. Strang felt vindicated. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies, File: Trump speaks at the White House on the Thursday after election day, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. State Senator Mastriano, Dr. Oz, and televangelist Kenneth Copeland also spoke. No wonder the Jewish prophet Micah warned against those prophets who tell fortunes for money, and the Jewish prophet Jeremiah warned of those who proclaim delusions and speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of God.. On Saturday, he told thousands of his followers that God hates the policies of Mr Biden. That was 25 years ago. Prosperity preachers Kenneth Copeland, Paula White and TBN's Jan Crouch were also present. At one point, the president was pictured smiling and holding Mr. Strangs 2017 book, God and Donald Trump.. Please have your Passports Ready. I COPIED HIS SUIT. This month, Mr. Strang will release his first post-election book, titled God and Cancel Culture. The text does not dwell long on questions of prophecy, failed or otherwise. In fact, in 2016 he may have been one of Trumps most important (and loudest) evangelical allies. Kenneth Copeland's ministry works started when after attending various seminars, he and his wife Gloria founded Kenneth Copeland Ministries (KCM) in Fort Worth, Texas. But Mr. Strang also said his overall editorial approach wouldnt change much at all. In 1975, Mr. Strang founded Charisma, then a small periodical put out by Calvary Assembly of God, a congregation in the Orlando area that he attended with his wife. News of these prophets predictions spread quickly. Former President Trump hints that he will make an announcement regarding a 2024 presidential run, but says he wants to, Introductory speakers at former President Donald Trumps rally supporting Republicans running in Pennsylvanias 2022, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Republican nominee in Pennsylvanias 2022 U.S. Senate race, made remarks at a rally in Latrobe, PA,, Former President Trump spoke at a rally supporting Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), who was running for reelection in, Dr. Mehmet Oz (R) said he believed he would win the 2022 U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania when all the ballots are counted., https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNjZmXC8wMDFcLzE2Njc2OTEzNDlfMDAxLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19. So I wasnt surprised to see his Twitter (or what I think is his Twitter, anyway) quiet. "And I believe the Lord's . A video of televangelist Kenneth Copeland laughing at the media declaring Joe Biden 's election as president of the United States has gone viral on . And if you dont vote, hush., Copeland noted how he has lived through a lot of presidents, beginning with FDR. He said Trump is the only president he has ever seen who wears red, white, and blue to the office., Copeland also prayed from the podium, calling America the greatest nation in history.. . Your perfect will will be done, and this nation will begin to change, and it will continue to do so and it will continue under your leadership and your guidance. I dont have a boss. His feed remains the usual surreal land of quasi-Christian-sounding platitudes. After a weekslong bout with COVID-19 left famed televangelist Frederick K.C. These folks are all stone-cold authoritarians. But his statement could also easily be nothing but a bunch of dogwhistles meant to reassure his very excitable flock that hed be fine with Trump stealing the election. Los Angeles megachurch pastor Shawn Bolz prophesied that Trump would win by Gods hand and that the now-departed commander-in-chief would exhibit more boldness in the second term.. Billy Joe Daugherty, Kenneth Copeland, and Kenneth Hagin Sr. . It will continue to change and change and change until it is great again.. In the wake of the attack, evangelical leaders sought to distance themselves from blame and negative attention. Updates on events, news, and how to get involved spreading God's Word. Todays Christian prophets blending of religion and nationalism reminds me of the essay the late Jewish scholar Martin Buber wrote after false prophets fled Nazi Germany to teach at Hebrew University in Jerusalem: False prophets are not godless. Ninety-year-old televangelist and Christianitys crazy uncle, Pat Robertson, predictably snagged a piece of the prophetic action, too. It could easily mean that hes at least playing along with Donald Trumps posturing lies about the election. Since Donald Trump is indeed the reason why those attacks occurred, its good that any evangelicals understand that and are willing to speak the truth about it. Trump, who garnered overwhelming support from white evangelicals. The Sun and the Sand for? After organizing on social media, especially on right-wing platforms like Parler, a large group of armed protesters swarmed into the Capitol Building. Copeland's television program is called "The Believers Voice of Victory." Winning. But then--record scratch!--she brought everything to a screeching halt when she deconverted in her mid-20s. From the now-infamous Access Hollywood leaked tape to actions that may have directly contributed to a violent attack on the United States Capitol, it has long appeared that there is nothing former president Donald Trump could do to lose support among white evangelicals. James Dobson, one of Trumps sycophantic religiousadvisors, is quiet too, along with fellow advisorsRichard Landand Kenneth Copeland. Yeah, shetotallydenounces violence, lawlessness, and anarchy. His feed today has contained only plugs for his books. Ifyou like what you see, I gratefully welcome your support. Stephen Strang, the founder and chief executive of Charisma Media, with his video meetings setup in his office in Lake Mary, Fla. We rely on our journalists to be independent observers. Perhaps these prophets misheard God. I know how it could. In the currency of Christian thought, the term heresy has usually been reserved for gross and heinous distortions of biblical truth, for errors so grave that they threaten either the essence (esse) of the Christian faith or the well-being (bene esse) of the Christian church, Sproul wrote. Televangelist Kenneth Copeland, a former Trump faith adviser, laughed maniacally at the media for calling the election for Biden. And now look what had happened and very obviously because of their idols deliberate rabble-rousing. The rise of Donald Trump, however, has made it harder than ever to separate evangelicalism from politics. . He was reacting as all the major networks called the election for Biden as he passed the key 270 electoral vote threshold to win. These prophets werent exactly playing the odds. If evangelicals end up schisming over political extremism, these will be the leaders jockeying for control of the factions that result. Former President Trump gave remarks at a rally supporting Republicans running in Pennsylvanias 2022 midterm elections, including gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano and U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz. They didnt fear his rage, because theyd already faced it. Why Evangelicals Lean So Hard on Original Christianity. At the same time he featured leaders who attended and heralded the gathering as a prophetic breakthrough., When a Charisma contributor named Michael Brown organized an open letter calling for firmer standards on prophecies (We really had egg on our faces, Mr. Brown recalled in a phone interview), Mr. Strang endorsed and published the plea at Charisma. By the time the clock struck noon on Jan. 20, the moment of reckoning had arrived. . Despite the longstanding criticism, Copeland continues to accept donations via his ministry. State Senator Mastriano, Dr. Oz, and televangelist Kenneth Copeland also spoke. Televangelist Kenneth Copeland once said he owns three private jets because he doesn't want to fly commercial with "demons." The 82-year-old angrily denied the remarks to Inside Edition's . Megamillionaire televangelist Kenneth Copeland reacted to President Donald Trump's election loss with maniacal laughter.Subscribe to HuffPost today: http://g. But apparently even his rhetoric has limits. It was White who arranged a meeting at the Trump Tower for fellow televangelists (including Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, David Jeremiah, and Jan Crouch) to anoint him in prayer back in 2015. Californian pastor Kris Vallotton apologised to Mr Biden directly on Instagram, stating that "you're my president" similar to the way Mr Trump and Barack Obama were his presidents. The editorial voice had the sunny boosterism of a hometown newspaper, covering the personalities of the Pentecostal world, an audience that Mr. Strang believed was woefully underserved. public election, Latrobe | 5.3K views, 246 likes, 73 loves, 150 comments, 111 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Washington Examiner: Televangelist Kenneth Copeland Ministries spoke at Saturday's. In an email exchange afterward, Mr. Strang ventured a cheery, if tentative, prediction of his own: He might have another hit. In this revolutionary speech, He finally unveils some of his life-saving spells, which should grant Evangelists imperviousness to demons whilst being unprotected . ThatTimesarticle contains a lot of criticism from a whole lot of Republicans, but that stood out to me. Kenneth Copeland was one of several evangelists who prayed over Donald Trump. I try to do that anyway, but this time I knew it was extra-important since tweets are mostly text. They adore the god of success, Buber wrote. 192 Following. Former President Trump gave remarks at a rally supporting Republicans running in Pennsylvanias 2022 midterm elections, including They werecarefulto avoid showing disloyalty to their Dear Leader. Kenneth | Image credit: Ghana News. But they made sure to officially condemn the violence today on Twitter, in between fighting against human rights using rhetoric guaranteed to inflame culture-warriors aggressive impulses. The bigness of Trump's theological tent was on display on Saturday (Nov. 5), when he held a campaign rally in Pennsylvania to support Republican senate candidate Mehmet Oz and Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano. First, I found a number of them were quiet about it. The two met only once, for a brief interview in Florida. We didnt want to become the kind of boring publications many religious journals are, Mr. Strang wrote in an early editors note. Mr. Strang did not initially support Mr. Trumps candidacy, but once the nomination had been clinched, a new theme rippled through the pages of Charisma: Mr. Trump was not just some ally of political convenience, he was anointed by God. Copeland was one of a roomful of televangelists who laid hands on Trump last year, thanking God "for a . Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un played with their Nuclear Toys like they were in a Dick Measuring Contest. For months now, evangelicals Orange Calf Idol, Donald Trump, has been bellowing and screeching about electoral fraud in the 2020 national election. Your email address will not be published. Jeffress, for his part, is a major Trump supporter who has been invited to numerous White House events since Trump took office. Its leaders include megachurch pastors, syndicated radio hosts, denominational heads, college presidents, televangelists, popular authors, Instagram influencers, and during the last four years, spiritual advisers to the president of the United States himself. For now at least, this is how the situation looks. Evangelicalspost-truth, conspiracy-theory-addled minds accepted and embraced this claim without a single bit of evidence to support it. In 1987 Copeland drew criticism from evangelicals when he published a prophecy which he claims was directly from Jesus. spiritual advisers to the president of the United States himself. The tide is turning now, he declared. The former president talked about the southern border and crime, the 2020 election, various personal legal issues, and why voters should elect Republicans in the upcoming elections. I just think its interesting that the lines between sides in this situation are so clearly drawn and so easy to identify. Leah Payne, a scholar of religion at Portland Seminary, said there has long been a real appetite in the Pentecostal community for the kinds of prophecies that took off at Charisma during those months, delivered by people who believe that the Holy Spirit can and does give anyone special insight into the future.. You can also support this blog at no extra cost to yourself by beginning your Amazon shopping trips withmy affiliate link and, of course, by liking and sharing my posts on social media! THERE ARE THINGS THIS GREAT STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, LIBERTY WAS BORN HERE. Advocacy groups that monitor the religious right tracked Charismas influence with alarm, concerned about the combination of divisive politics with divine prophecy. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? In reality, shes possibly the only evangelical alive who could make people longfor the simpler days of Michele Bachmanns swivel-eyed, pants-on-head weirdness. With a slick and dependable product, Mr. Strang unified diverse groups who might otherwise squabble over doctrine or not attend the same kinds of churches at all. Televangelist Kenneth Copeland tried to calm his flock down after Donald Trump's crushing defeat this past week, but instead he made the whole country think that his brain had melted after the election. Pentecostalism, of which the prophetic movement is a part, is one of the fastest-growing streams of Christianity in the world. Other evangelical leaders remained quiet as of this writing. The most popular prophets in America effortlessly fill professional sports arenas, appear atop the New York Times bestsellers list and have millions on their mailing lists. In time, he surpassed competing publications. Hacking group REvil claim to have stolen 1.2tb from Kenneth Copeland . Texas-based televangelist Kenneth Copeland has made no secret of his support for Republican nominee Donald Trump in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Making the Capitol attack look like it had nothing whatsoever to do with their rhetoric or those conspiracy theories. They told their followers that God had told them that Trump would win. Copeland believes that Trump is the right person to make sure that happens. Self-awareness is not an evangelicals strong suit on a good day. Al Mohler, for example, is super-duper sad about the attack, though he forgets to sorrow over the wayhe helped bring evangelicals to this state. fools, Take note! The coalition has been so broad, in fact, that some Christian leaders within it would not only refrain from platforming each other but actively speak out against one another as false teachers. Tweets & replies. In a 1994 article, the late R.C. Click the play button and tap the screen to see the at the bottom of the player. Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world. And I answer to Uncle Sam, you know, with the I.R.S.. Those Republican lickspittles sorta-leader, Careers Workplace and Religion Columnists, Recreation Outdoors and Religion Columnists, Religious Music and Entertainment Columnists, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, too many evangelical leaders to name individually, OnlySky: The Last Lord Snow Presides ". KENNETH COPELAND MINISTRIES - NIGHT. Right now, evangelical leaders goal is to soothe their flocks while maintaining whatever base of power theyve cultivated over the past few years and to grab power from their competitors if they can. The coalition has been so broad, in fact, that some Christian leaders within it would not only refrain from platforming each other but actively speak out against one another as false teachers. But the tribe doesnt care about niceties like that. Sat, Feb 25, 2023 LOGIN Subscribe for $1 There was, for example: Jeremiah Johnson, a youthful seer from Florida (a relatively young man but has remarkably accurate prophetic gifts); Kim Clement, a onetime heroin user from South Africa (he reveals the heartbeat of God); and Frank Amedia, a Jew-turned-evangelical preacher with a penchant for spiritual warfare (known for his bold and accurate prophetic words). Subscribe to our mailing list and receive updates direct to your inbox! That said, even Mitch McConnell seemsoverTrumps tantrums today. . Kenneth elaborates on divine airplane protection strategies (hacks) and manipulates the Bible even further in another mind-boggling episode from the Kenneth Copeland Bible College. Again, I am not making that claim I don't know if that's true or not but Greg Locke says is very adamantly and tells Copeland to sue him if he's wrong. Kenneth Copeland: Net Worth $760 Million. Who can forget the video of televangelist Kenneth Copelands manic laughter in mockery of those who believed Biden had actually won? You have no comment, Copeland said, going on to describe Trump as a man who will do what he says and keep his campaign promises., In a few days here, people will be going to the polls again to cast vote[s] in the greatest nation in history, Copeland prayed. It is widely regarded as the flagship publication of the fast-growing Pentecostal world, which numbers over 10 million in the United States. Tap the to see a complete list of all Points of Interest - click on any moment in the list and the video will play. I felt spiritually obligated to watch at least a little porn in Kenneth Copeland's backstage. They seemed a lot more comfortable with calling Trump out directly and linking the Capitol attack directly to his lies about the election. As the polls closed in November 2016, most mainstream news outlets scrambled to explain how projections for a big Hillary Clinton victory had been so off. Kris Vallotton prophesied to all who would listen that God had told him Donald Trump would win re-election. I believe Trump is going to win, he told viewers. Earlier this month, televangelist Paula White, a key spiritual adviser to President Trump, preached at fellow televangelist Kenneth Copeland's Eagle Mountain Church in Texas, where she literally beseeched the congregation to go out and vote in the midterm elections for Republicans who will support Trump in Washington.. With experience in pastoral ministry as well as the corporate marketing world, he is also a blogger and podcaster who is passionate about helping people tackle ancient truths in everyday settings. Strang became the ultimate Pentecostal businessman, said John Fea, a historian of evangelicalism at Messiah University. For quick viewing, C-SPAN provides Points of Interest markers for some events. It also waded through a related challenge: the prickly question of what to do with all the failed divine predictions Charisma had published. In the run up to the presidential elections, a number of evangelical Christian leaders had forecast a clear win for Donald Trump and they are now having to apologise for missing the prophecy after Joe Biden was named president-elect. This was when Copeland came to Anchorage and held a series of six "meetings," lasting three hours . Charisma did not recognize Mr. Biden as president-elect until after the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol and the congressional certification of Mr. Bidens victory. (I personally do believe the election was stolen, Mr. Strang said. Also please check out our Graceful Atheist podcast interview! Mr. Strang plugged his book onstage, speaking to an audience of several thousand, and sold copies in the foyer. Learn how God is using Donald Trump, who was not a politician, just as he used Jehu and Cyrus to impact nations long ago. Others held out hope that somehow Trump would find a way to win in order to save Americas future, not to mention their public reputations. According to Proverbs 6:16-17, There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: 1. haughty eyes, 2. a lying tongue, 3. hands that shed innocent blood, 4. a heart that devises wicked plans, 5. feet that are quick to rush into evil, 6. a false witness who pours out lies, 7. a person who stirs up conflict in the community. Im not a preacher. Normally, this humdrum part of the election process would come and go unnoticed. Thats an unforgiving standard, but I didnt make the rules, which allow for no mulligans, no gimmes, no grace period, no excuses, no wiggle room, and no appeals process. U.S. Donald Trump Joe Biden 2020 Election. But I didnt claim I was God., Later that year, on July 19, 1987, Copeland made remarks during a nationally televised crusade which caused more concern among evangelicals: I say this and repeat it so it dont upset you too badWhen I read in the Bible where he (Jesus) says, I am, yes, I am, too!. She co-founded Kenneth Copeland Ministries with her husband and served as one of President Donald Trump's evangelical ministers. We rely on our journalists to be independent observers. Disgraced Trump fanboyJerry Falwell Jris also quiet. But time will reveal what he means.