Joel Osteen, the pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, lives a lifestyle that many would describe as opulent. His residence is a 17,000-square-foot mansion in the upscale River Oaks neighborhood, valued at $10.5 million, complete with luxury amenities like multiple elevators, fireplaces, and an expansive pool area. Osteen’s net worth is estimated to range from…
Category: New Religious Movements
From Narcissistic Abusers to Global Movements: The Deceptive Spectrum of Cults
Wikipedia: Cult. A cult is a group which is typically led by a charismatic and self-appointed leader, who tightly controls its members, requiring unwavering devotion to a set of beliefs and practices which are considered deviant (outside the norms of society). It is in most contexts a pejorative term, also used for a new religious…