the church has “decided to appoint a New York-based legal firm that is not associated or affiliated with Hillsong to conduct an in-depth review and investigation into all concerns and any wider cultural issues.We are launching an independent investigation into the inner workings of Hillsong NYC/ East Coast,” (Brian Houston).What a way to introduce a Muslim woman to the Christian faith, huh? Brian Houston, head of Hillsong, announced a church investigation into the Carl Lentz scandal.Īs I suspected, this problem is far more complicated than a *one and done* affair. The NY Post wrote Hillsong pastor who fired Carl Lentz puts NYC branch under investigation …There was another person on the other side of his statement that got hurt,” said Ranin, saying the Instagram post about Lentz’s firing was “offensive” because it implied that they “just had a fling.” We walked and talked more for a little bit and exchanged numbers.” “He told me the most beautiful women come from the Middle East, and we kept talking from there. “I have no knowledge of the Christian world I’m Muslim,” Ranin said, claiming she had no idea he was a celebrity pastor when they met. …Ranin said that Lentz approached her in May at Domino Park in Brooklyn, New York. Ranin said that she and Lentz were in a relationship for more than five months before last week’s break up. …The 34-year-old woman, identified as Ranin, said she had no idea Lentz was a popular Christian minister and decided to speak out because she was greatly hurt after he told his followers about his infidelity. Did his celebrity life change him or was he always, deep down inside, looking for what celebrities look for-acquiring fame, money, sycophants, and love interests? The Muslim woman who had a relationship with Lentz has come forward.Īccording to DISRN : Muslim woman comes forward as being in a relationship with fired Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz He dressed like them and he lived well, almost as well as they did. This wasn’t a pastor who might challenge their status quo because he was one of them. He loved hanging with his ex-friend Justin Bieber and he loved the celebrities attending his church. There is no doubt in my mind that Carl Lentz loved celebrity life. Look who likes to hang with our pastor.” Carl Lentz is a celebrity hound. “See, we must be going to the right church. Sadly, many folks who attended the church also needed the celebrities and the famous pastor to feel good about themselves. It seemed important to build his fragile ego. Ed appeared happy when the rich and famous paid attention to him by appearing on his stage. I remember Ed Young jr showing off his new, very expensive boots, discussing his new auto, and his well-known friends. I told her that I had observed that celebrity culture often ends up changing most everyone for the worse, She told me her son was going to bring Jesus to the movie industry. Where are the truth-tellers within such a celebrity church setting? Heck, if Justin Bieber is attending, along with Selena Gomez and the obligatory Kardsaians, doesn’t that mean this is a really, really good church? Years ago, I knew one mom who was always trying to get her 10-year-old kid into TV ads and shows. It is difficult to eschew the lure of money and celebrity. ![]() However, to keep a church’s eyes focused on the goal involves a backbreaking commitment on the part of the pastors and church leaders. People tell me that their church is really doing God’s work because so many people attend the church and there are some *famous people* who attend which means…what, exactly? This celebrity culture within a church that has thousands of attendees is, in my opinion, a set up for scandal and problems. (I know, I attended there for a short time.) He used to say “We count people because people count.* Then, when another church moved in on *his territory* and *stole* some of Ed’s sheep, he complained about *sheep stealing.*įor many of these churches, it is all about the acquisition of followers, buildings, houses, etc. ![]() Ed Young Jr used to like to pretend that it had nothing to do with the size and the celebrity of the church but his entire being appeared to revolve around celebrity and the numbers. They may spout that *it is all about Jesus* but it is really all about the numbers. ![]() I have come to the conclusion that many megachurches have a serious flaw in their theology. The problem with celebrity church culture “What’s the whole point of being pretty on the outside when you’re so ugly on the inside?” ― Jess C.
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