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Behind Benny Hinn's healing crusades.

Publication: Skeptic (Altadena, CA)
Publication Date: 01-JAN-09
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Behind Benny Hinn's healing crusades.(Faith Healing)

Article Excerpt
FAITH HEALER BENNY HINN FOLLOWS A PENTECOSTAL tradition established by Oral Roberts and Kathryn Kuhlman, which combines faith healing with wealth. Currently his ministry's yearly revenue is estimated at over $100 million and he travels the world in luxury conducting "healing crusades." His lavish lifestyle was recently investigated by the United States Senate.

While Hinn's claims that he can intercede to heal people have made him world famous, people have died at his crusades, or have passed away shortly "after attending and being "healed."

Hinn's controversial activities have resulted in several lawsuits over the years. One of the earliest was brought by the family of Ella Peppard. (1) On September 18, 1986, Peppard fell at a Hinn crusade. An usher rushed over to help, but Hinn said, "Leave her alone. God will heal her." Hinn was wrong. Peppard...



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