False profit

Cobaltfennec · 2024-02-24T16:59:15+00:00

I find something about this man absolutely terrifying.

Black-Mettle · 2024-02-24T16:49:40+00:00

I think the only way to get the government to take action would be to create a church that's just a karaoke bar. You make everything about it qualify as a religious institution, but you give alcohol in exchange for donations that equal the price of the beverage.

I'm sure there's some way to swing it.

SpillinThaTea · 2024-02-24T16:56:07+00:00

He pays income taxes. The church does not. So the church can offset what he pays by letting him live in a house the church owns. They can raise his salary to offset his income tax liability (assuming there is any) and let him use their cars and airplanes. He can even use a church credit card for clothes. It’s such a scam it’s not even funny.

ResponsibleMilk7620 · 2024-02-24T17:10:08+00:00

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brianishere2 · 2024-02-24T16:57:02+00:00

He should be in prison for using a non-profit for the primary purpose of making profit!

Jagerstang · 2024-02-24T16:53:02+00:00

Of course. Then again, I think that they should all be taxed.

agulde28 · 2024-02-24T17:01:08+00:00

Of course! Church and pastors are the biggest farce going. They continue to scam and steal from the poor.

PastorNTraining · 2024-02-24T17:55:28+00:00

I'm a pastor, and one of the reasons I changed careers (computer engineer) to this field is to correct the faith from charlatans such as this clown.

Too often, the most extreme, the most evil, the most corrupt who claim Christian discipleship (the replication of the teachings, and personhood of Jesus) are the ones with the biggest microphones. In Copland's con, he utilizes "prosperity gospel"

The prosperity gospel is an umbrella term for the “health and wealth gospel” or “name it and claim it” theology. Many people will recognize its most popular brand, the “Word of Faith” movement. It’s a contemporary Christian movement that has garnered both a massive following and considerable controversy. This doctrine teaches that God wills the financial prosperity and physical well-being of his people and that faith, positive speech, and donations to select Christian ministries can increase one’s material wealth and health

The prosperity gospel con is by far the worst, and Kenneth Copeland is the king of that con. This is the clown that "blew" COVID "away" (does he think he's magic?) He sells snake oil, lies, and enriches himself on the belief that if you give him money, God will bless you with your own wealth..... yet, Jesus as we find in the bible NEVER taught anything like this.

Indeed Jesus wasn't wealthy, and he may not have had a permeant home: , Jesus is quoted in Matthew 8:20 saying, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head," which implies a lack of a permanent residence during his ministry. So why is this charlatan claiming otherwise? Why is HE seeking wealth.....why is he using Christian belief to enrich himself....Jesus wouldn't do that...

In the image above (the one where he's pointing his finger) is from an interview. Copland was approached by a reporter and asked why he refuses to fly commercial and instead solely uses his fleet of private jets....his excuse: normal airline passengers (you and I) are "demons" and he must fly private luxury to avoid...."demons"

Copland is a con using Christian belief, images and trappings to frame himself as "prophet" and his only ministry is to deprive the faithful of money.....

There is no pastor that needs a private jet, or a couple of mansions. We are to be servant leaders, and are never to enrich ourselves in the Lords name.

This dude is foul....so foul.

PlusFourRecordings · 2024-02-24T17:05:27+00:00

That man looks like the devil…

suziespends · 2024-02-24T16:55:59+00:00

I think even if the pastor lives in a split level in the suburbs and drives a Chevy they should pay taxes. Why was that law that made them exempt even started in the first place?

olddawg43 · 2024-02-24T17:09:48+00:00

Christians seem to forget that the famous scene of Jesus overturning the tables of the money changers in the temple was his ongoing criticizing of the priests living high off of the donations of the congregation. If Christ were to actually return he would definitely show up with a whip at Kenneth Copeland’s and Joel Osteen’s mega churches.

MaxZorin1985 · 2024-02-24T16:53:53+00:00

But he needs all those things because of all the demons!

sdraje · 2024-02-24T17:08:00+00:00

Very clever title, love it.

Apprehensive_Bug_826 · 2024-02-24T16:57:44+00:00

If it’s run like a business it should be taxed like a business.

LurkersUnitedLLC · 2024-02-24T17:09:45+00:00

That dude looks like a demon.

MrPsychic · 2024-02-24T17:11:11+00:00

I hate these Megachurch assholes. Small town churches actually can do good and benefit the community by their tax exempt status, then you have these guys saying god wants them to have private jets and all the other luxuries they have taking advantage of that benefit. It is honestly disgusting and a major part of the negative sentiment around organized religion.

BeeNo3492 · 2024-02-24T17:19:40+00:00

They shouldn't exist at all.

AFRN · 2024-02-24T17:18:48+00:00

Every church should just pay taxes. FTFY

HaiKarate · 2024-02-24T17:25:23+00:00

The god is false but the profits are real

Forever_learning713 · 2024-02-24T17:02:10+00:00

Nothing more “holy” than a wealthy man, proselytizing to the poor (from a set of fables that idolize the poor and demonize the wealthy), who also happens to be the most demonic-looking, and hideous(inside and out) “human”ish monster. He only indulges in life, because he knows that if his sham religion is true, he will burn eternal. Fortunately for him, everything about his life is a lie, and he will not suffer one bit when he dies

32lib · 2024-02-24T17:25:08+00:00

He is worth over $750,000,000.

UtahUtes_1 · 2024-02-24T19:55:14+00:00

Just make any income over the national median income taxable. They cant get rich tax-free and they still have a religious exemption to live a comfortable life.

Oh, the national median income doesn't allow for a comfortable life? Well maybe these pastors would have some interest in changing that.

blukoski · 2024-02-24T17:11:35+00:00

Yeah of course, but they should be charged criminally for the way they take advantage of the elderly and disadvantaged

Nopantsbullmoose · 2024-02-24T17:13:41+00:00

Eh, I'd prefer if they all pay taxes. Non-profits shouldn't exist, at least pay a lesser rate than normal businesses.

tictac205 · 2024-02-24T17:26:55+00:00

Copeland is the devil incarnate.

W1mpyDaM00ch · 2024-02-24T17:27:49+00:00

IMO they should have to pay taxes OR if it's "owned" by the church all the parishioners should have access to its public use.

Can't make rent? Stay at the mansion until you get back on your feet.

Need to fly the family for vacation or for an emergency? Use the church private jet all covered by donations.

Don't want to have these amenities available to the parishioners or church community then taxes need to be paid.

fencerman · 2024-02-24T18:01:19+00:00

All churches should pay taxes period. Same with every kind of charity.

There should be no tax credits for charity of any kind, charitable donations or foundations.

It's all regressive bullshit that funds things like "Prager U" scams. The cost of all those subsidies would easily pay for real social services that make charity obsolete.

TommyWantWingy9 · 2024-02-24T18:22:39+00:00

All churches should pay taxes.

Cptn_BenjaminWillard · 2024-02-24T18:50:11+00:00

Tax the churches. You have my vote.

Fritzoidfigaro · 2024-02-24T18:54:53+00:00

Is he not the creepiest dude ever? Nightmare on Church Street.

ghostpeppers156 · 2024-02-24T19:03:31+00:00

Almost as stupid as those that continue to give him money

spezisabitch200 · 2024-02-24T19:39:03+00:00

All churches should pay taxes.

They don't add anything to a community.

strangebru · 2024-02-25T01:01:11+00:00

False prophet making real profit.

G-Unit11111 · 2024-02-25T02:57:24+00:00

And any church that openly preaches politics should absolutely forfeit their tax exempt status.

LoFiEats · 2024-02-24T16:57:27+00:00

Never going to change in this country

Br3akTh3Toys · 2024-02-24T17:10:35+00:00

This dude is def a demon. Trump is more than likely the antichrist. Marge green is just a caveman tho.

BroccoliFartFuhrer · 2024-02-24T17:35:34+00:00

Why does that guy look like Satan?

logic_tater · 2024-02-24T17:46:53+00:00

anewk9 · 2024-02-24T18:00:15+00:00

He is a literal demon hiding behind the word of God

Irongiant350 · 2024-02-24T18:00:47+00:00

Those are the eyes of the devil

Burrmanchu · 2024-02-24T18:05:08+00:00

This dude never doesn't look like a serial murderer.

trevtkd · 2024-02-24T18:08:20+00:00

All religious establishments should have to pay taxes regardless of how shitty the pastor is.

Appropriate_Tennisin · 2024-02-24T18:12:22+00:00

Imagine all the good we could do if they did.

Strange, they want to float above everyone and control them while not providing anything to the country.

westberry82 · 2024-02-24T18:12:40+00:00

Can we just tax his hair dye? After all- it was God's plan for him to be gray at his age.

Spiritual-Bear4495 · 2024-02-24T18:15:33+00:00

I disagree - they should forfeit all their wealth.

It's supposed to be a Church, not a moneymaking business.

Especially the fuck in the photo.

AntonChigurhWasHere · 2024-02-24T18:16:08+00:00

False prophet = real profit

High_stakes00 · 2024-02-24T18:16:35+00:00

… and be castrated just incase he’s a pedo or son of satan

No_Coast9861 · 2024-02-24T18:19:51+00:00

All churches should pay taxes, no matter how big it is. Churches are no different than any other business.

If they can prove they donate to the needy, then they can get a tax break.

Fuck your imaginary friends.

Odafishinsea · 2024-02-24T18:21:31+00:00

markuspoop · 2024-02-24T18:21:33+00:00

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I blow the wind of God

nuffced · 2024-02-24T18:24:11+00:00

This guy is nothing but a Devils Demon if there ever was one. A powerful Demon at that.

Feisty-Theme-6093 · 2024-02-24T18:47:44+00:00

religion is a safe space for tax avoidance

-SlapBonWalla- · 2024-02-24T18:56:41+00:00

Churches should pay taxes because

they are corporations, selling products and services.
they are political entities.

The reason they don't pay taxes now is because they are supposed to not be either of those two things, but that has never been the case ever. Churches have always made money on selling religious items and services. They have always meddled in politics since the dawn of religions.

JAMRYO · 2024-02-24T18:59:39+00:00

Non profit should mean non profit.

SoupeurHero · 2024-02-24T19:00:44+00:00

Income is income. It's wrong to not tax churches in the first place but clearly there is no separation of church and state. The churches seem to be influencing the rules.

Jealous-Network-8852 · 2024-02-24T19:03:24+00:00

The prosperity doctrine is some fucked up shit.

GettingRidOfAuntEdna · 2024-02-24T19:06:53+00:00

I think any religion that improves information control and shunning shouldn’t be tax exempt in addition to any for profit churches.

Local churches/religions that are accepting and about community/love/support/do charity work, you do you boo-boo skip them taxes.

ThatGuyYouMightNo · 2024-02-24T19:13:55+00:00

Raise your hand if you agree that any ~~mega~~church ~~led by a pastor who lives in a mansion, drives a luxury car and flies in a private jet~~ SHOULD PAY TAXES.

FTFY

Ladyplantkiller3006 · 2024-02-24T19:20:27+00:00

I think all churches with more than 200 members should pay taxes

klaramee · 2024-02-24T19:24:04+00:00

All churches should be taxed. Absolutely no exceptions.

Steebo_Jack · 2024-02-24T19:26:21+00:00

I would go far as to say that if you are registered as a non-profit, you shouldn't have directors or anyone making over a certain amount...

ArcanaOfApocrypha · 2024-02-24T19:29:57+00:00

Those eyes don't belong to a man of god

CJrules559 · 2024-02-24T19:33:36+00:00

Bro you guys are bringing this man up now? He’s been a little shit since late 2010’.

Starlord1951 · 2024-02-24T19:37:00+00:00

All churches should pay taxes. Why should I a person who is not part of any religion pay taxes so these con men and women can live in luxury? Unless any church can show receipts for actual charitable work in the community and no preaching politics or violence from their pulpits then maybe a tax deduction or two. They’ve been fleecing their flocks for years and we the tax payers.

ConstantOk2604 · 2024-02-24T19:39:54+00:00

The dudes probably a filthy sex fiend. It's always about sex the higher you go. It's our species penultimate goal. And wealth is just a tool.

kmar22 · 2024-02-24T20:04:40+00:00

I agree, churches should not be tax exempt, with the mega churches being taxed at a higher rate, but I also think that if you're that stupid to give a dollar to these mega idiots then that's on you.

Zektor01 · 2024-02-24T20:42:07+00:00

He is definitely going straight back to hell when he dies.

bellzglass · 2024-02-24T21:06:07+00:00

He looks like a ventriloquist doll

Puzzleheaded_Two7358 · 2024-02-24T21:07:57+00:00

Absolutely - and this goblin should be taken somewhere far far away

ZedZeil · 2024-02-24T21:08:15+00:00

Especially OStain who wouldn’t open his Stadium to the poors so they could get out of the floodwaters!

CementCemetery · 2024-02-24T21:08:38+00:00

He misread prophet as profit.

Bagelfreaker · 2024-02-24T21:12:17+00:00

This man is a piece of shit

Aware_Material_9985 · 2024-02-24T21:35:46+00:00

He Gets Us

Lowlandsailor · 2024-02-24T22:11:18+00:00

False profit is right, evil MF’er

YinYangFloof · 2024-02-24T22:11:51+00:00

This man preaches about God and salvation yet based on the book he preaches, I don’t think he is going to heaven

Zohwithpie · 2024-02-24T22:15:44+00:00

If you are trying to pass bills that are pushed by religious belief I think you need to start taxing your religious beliefs

Sweet_XR_Dev1 · 2024-02-24T22:24:56+00:00

Every church, every religion, every religious leader and worker should pay taxes. Period. Full stop.

Grandfunk14 · 2024-02-24T22:25:51+00:00

"For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."

1 Timothy 6:10

RemarkableMention712 · 2024-02-25T00:24:28+00:00

biggest scam in history

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