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Televangelist and former White House faith advisor Paula White-Cain has faced significant criticism for soliciting donations based on prosperity theology, with reports indicating she urged followers to send money to her ministry instead of paying bills like electricity.
Here are the details regarding these claims:
Electric Bill Controversy (2020): In 2020, reports emerged that White told churchgoers that failing to send their money to the "house of God" (her ministry) and instead using it for expenses like electricity was akin to placing the power company before God. Critics described this as instructing followers to "let the lights go out" in favor of sending money to a wealthy preacher.
"First Fruits" Offering: White has frequently taught a "First Fruits" principle, arguing that donors should give their first paycheck of the year to her ministry to receive divine blessings. In one instance, this led to followers throwing envelopes of money at her feet.
Response to Criticism: A spokesperson for White previously told People magazine that her comments were reported out of context and that she was speaking of her own personal commitment to donate her salary to charity.
Other Financial Solicitations: White has also been criticized for soliciting $1,000 donations in exchange for "seven supernatural blessings" during Passover and asking for $229 "specific seed" donations to "break any chains".
Senate Investigation: A 2007–2011 Senate investigation, led by Senator Chuck Grassley, examined the finances of her former church, Without Walls International, regarding the use of tax-exempt funds for personal expenses, including private jets and a mansion.
White is a proponent of prosperity theology, which argues that faith, positive speech, and donations to Christian ministries will increase one's material wealth.
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