Here in Atlanta GA we have every stripe of religious denomination known to man. Every permutation of Baptist (Primitive, Old Regular, Original Free, Reformed, Separate etc.) is represented in our great state. And that's just the Baptists.
According to Oxford Dictionary of World Religions; John Bowker ed. OUP, 1997 there are 4,000 permutations of Protestant doctrine organized today. Notice the word organized. This doesn't account for the storefronts that are one offs. I was aware of the huge diversity of practice around the world and prided myself on keeping up! Then, just when I wasn't watching, a new line has been formed.
The "Health and Wealth Church" This church can belong to anyone of the myriad doctrines, but the main message is simple. Just tell Jesus you want it and he will give it. Couldn't be any easier than that.
"I am a good person and I'm trying real hard! Why shouldn't I, a righteous man enjoy the fruits of this bounty? Please Jesus, send your Love my way!!"
One other important part. To make sure you are really sincere in this request you must tithe to the church. That way Jesus will be sure to make it happen.
Now, this is just the religious department of this school. There are other wings of this university.
Positive Thinking. Rub a crystal. Point your sofa towards NNE of Tibet. Read a special quote everyday. All of these practices will make you successful and admired over the backyard fence.
Education? Overrated. Talent? Just try really, really hard. Genius? You know where those hacks end up. Craftsmanship? But, I tried hard to make the two pieces line up.
Wishin' and Hopin' is the title of a song that Dusty Springfield sang. It's not a way to live.
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