Osteen was obviously uncomfortable discussing the concept of judgment and condemnation. In other words, will people of other faiths who are sincere in what they profess and practicing their religion from a strong moral basis actually be consigned to hell by a loving God? The answer was evasive at best and probably misleading – with an attempt at a positive spin. He was asked some very direct questions that related to the exclusivity of the Christian gospel as being essential for someone’s salvation.
I saw him and his wife interviewed on the Larry King show. But those snapshots have raised red flags for me. Personally I have had only a little exposure to Pastor Osteen’s ministry. Such a huge investment needs to be closely examined. Look at the millions of dollars being pumped into his ministry by gullible followers. I am disturbed when the biblical message is truncated, when theological concepts like sin and judgment are minimized or redefined from some type of politically correct perspective, or when someone waffles on the fundamentals of the faith at some critical juncture. Therein lies my problem since truth floats my boat. This title is a good summary of the overall bent of his message.
(Apparently the book has already shot ahead of Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life.) Joel Osteen continues to grow in popularity, his messages are broadcast on TV, and now he has written a best seller Your Best Life Now. Why would someone be foolish enough to criticize the pastor of reportedly the largest church in the United States?
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