Joel Osteen and Lakewood Church honored by city of Houston for post-Harvey help

[Takket]

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https://abc13.com/3957138/?sf195552377=1

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) --
Pastor Joel Osteen, who initially took criticism for not opening the doors of his famed megachurch to those displaced in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, was recognized Tuesday by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and city council members for his role in storm relief.

Osteen, his family, and his Lakewood Church staff were honored at city hall.

According to the city, Lakewood helped thousands affected by Harvey's flooding get back on their feet, including assisting in rehabbing flood-damaged homes.

Turner presented a proclamation to Osteen in recognition of the church's efforts in the aftermath of the storm.

[RockRaven]

1. I'll comment: This is a disgrace. A pox on the mayor and city council.

Nobody should get credit for reluctantly doing the right thing when they've been shamed into it.

[RobinA]

25. Disagree

Even if he was shamed into it, if he actually did do something he should get credit. His money is as green as anybody's and if credit will make him more willing to fork it over the next time, go for it! When a guy has a shit ton of cash and you need cash to help people out, any legal way of getting him to send a wad your way is fair.

[atreides1]

26. Disagree

If you're shamed into doing what you're suppose to do based on your religious teachings, you don't get rewarded! You get a off camera thanks, a pat on the head, and you get reminded that the next time you need to do the right thing!!!

[Mariana]

31. Do Osteen's religious teachings say to help people in need?

I'm not really clear about his church's doctrine.

[Soxfan58]

27. Was going to post

But you summed it up perfectly

[tonyt53]

2. Yeppers. And Satan is just waiting for Osteen to arrive so he can have special attention.

When that worthless sack of shit turned people away during the flood, his place in hell was secured.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

3. His place was closed for wayyyy too long. And when it opened to "help"

it was like pulling teeth. Joel showed his true colors at Harvey.

[Blue_Tires]

5. The only reason why he even opened it was because

so many folks were putting photos of his "flooded" church's dry interior on social media...

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

6. Right you are.

He was nowhere to be found for a long time. Real man of god there. FU JO.

[area51]

22. +1 n/t

[dalton99a]

4. WTF

[Grassy Knoll]

7. In The Name Of The Father The Son And Go Fuck Yourself..

..Christians For Ca$h Can Go To Hell.

[erpowers]

8. Mattress Mack

Has the mayor honored Mattress Mack Jim McInvale? If he has not, will he? Mattress Mack supposedly did more for people and the city of Houston than Joel Osteen did during and after the flooding. From what I know Mattress Mack opened his store as a shelter during and after the storm. He allowed first responders to use his store as a resting place. He even supposedly allowed first responders to sleep on the mattresses in the store. After the storm he provided food, drinks, and cleaning supplies to anyone who needed those items.

[lunasun]

16. +++++yes remember his good deeds I read about

[KatyMan]

28. I don't know his politics

But he does do a lot of good for the city.

[erpowers]

30. Pretty Certain He is a Reagan/Trump Republican

I am pretty sure he is at least a Reagan Republican. He quotes Reagan in one of his commercials. Maybe he is just trying to appease the shoppers who live in the areas around his stores. However, I think he has said a few good things about Donald Trump. I am not sure if he endorsed anyone in 2008, 2012, or 2016.

[Tiggeroshii]

9. ...

[jcgoldie]

10. When you are planted in the house of the lord you will flourish...

Just don't plant yourself in my fucking house if theres a flood goddammit because thats for paying members!

[Stinky The Clown]

11. He kept his "church" closed when shelter was critical.

Fuck him. Fuck his wife. Fuck the assholes that support him. I worry for his innocent marks. He is a slimy fucking GRIFTER.

[onecaliberal]

12. What! They closed the fucking church while the city was flooding.

[MontanaMama]

13. WTF.

Did Osteen grease the mayor’s palms for this “award”? Houston should be over the top pissed off about this.

[smirkymonkey]

14. Disgusting.

Never was an award less deserved.

[dchill]

15. Poop.

[Power 2 the People]

17. Wow

In the age of Trump I guess nothing is surprising. Up is down and down is up.

[Mike Rows His Boat]

18. The lord works in mysterious ways.

[Initech]

19. What help did he give?

[rockfordfile]

20. That says a lot about Houston. The City is fos.

[KatyMan]

29. what does it say?

are you damning a city that is possibly the most culturally diverse one in the country?

[Niagara]

21. K&R

So that others remember what a piece of garbage Osteen is and that he was shamed into helping.

[dembotoz]

23. Some jokes write themselves...video of closed church remain

Just have some faith and here is the collection plate .. again

[ck4829]

24. I imagine the Muslims of Houston already got their recognition, right?