The Bible tells us God isn't mocked. On the other hand, raising money for "blessings" deserves to be mocked

 "Do not be deceived. God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, he shall reap."---Galatians 6:7 (New King James Version)

In the 90's, the British trio Genesis produced a satirical take on televangelists and what we now know as the "Prosperity Gospel" with "Jesus He Knows Me", off "We Can't Dance". Phil Collins has said the song was inspired by British preacher Ernest Angley, but the video has the band on a mockup of Oral Roberts' studio set, or something akin to it.

Today, "prosperity gospel" preachers like Paula White-Cain, wife of Journey's Jonathan Cain, and the head of a "faith office" created by the Vicar of Vanity himself, Donald Trump, are being mocked for trying to fleece their congregations. Trump, we know, is pretending to be a Christian in order to deceive the evangelicals and retain his grip on his low information base of marks.

As Jesse Dollemore explains, White-Cain is asking her congregation for $1000 before Easter Sunday, April 20, three weeks from now.

Churches ask for "free will" offerings at every service. They don't make demands. For Paula White-Cain, it isn't enough she is married to a music legend. It isn't enough she has the stamp of approval of the First Grifter of this country. She, too, needs to enrich herself.

Here in the 518, churches do more for their communities, distributing produce, school supplies, and other items that people in the community need but can't afford themselves. Some churches work hand-in-hand with organizations like the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY, for example.

Reality will be paying a visit to Paula White-Cain real soon, I think.