Joel Osteen On Gays, Hobby Lobby's Jewish Problem, Obama Loves Francis

October 3, 2013 Subscribe · Forward Joel Osteen: 'Absolutely' God Accepts Gay People Joel Osteen is a phenomenon. A mega-church pastor, televangelist, senior minister of Lakewood Church, and social media monster, the Rev. Osteen now has a new book called Break Out: 5 Keys to Go Beyond Your Barriers and Live an Extraordinary Life. The spiritual star dropped by HuffPost Live to talk with host Josh Zepps about growing up poor, spirituality, what to pray for, the Pope, and, of course, the gays.  Continue reading... Obama 'Hugely Impressed' With Pope Francis Hobby Lobby Employee To Jews: 'We Don't Cater To You People' Myanmar Muslims Forced Into Hiding Joel Osteen: 'Absolutely' God Accepts Gay People Billy Graham's Grandson Reveals Major Evangelical Scandal Man Allegedly Fired 19 Shots At Jehovah's Witnesses Joel Osteen: 'Absolutely' God Accepts Gay People Televangelist Asks God For Military Takeover Of Government Joel Osteen: 'Absolutely' God Accepts Gay People Billy Graham's Grandson Reveals Major Evangelical Scandal Televangelist Asks God For Military Takeover Of Government SALLY STEENLAND Have They No Shame? Modern Republicans' callousness and willingness to overburden the poor evokes another act of state villainy -- one that is especially pertinent because Republican leaders so often invoke the Bible. Continue reading... SUSAN RAVA God and Alzheimer's A voice in the center of my being told me that I belonged, not in Montana, but with my parents. What voice was this I heard? For me, it was God who directed me to accompany my father and mother in their decline. Continue reading... H. ADAM ACKLEY, PH.D. Violating 'Christian Values?' What Did Jesus Say? I have recently been informed that I am being asked to leave my university teaching post of 15 years for "violating Christian values" as a Christian theology professor and ordained minister who identifies as transgender. Continue reading... MORGAN GUYTON The Theology of Government Shutdown: Christian Dominionism On the eve of our government shutdown, I wanted to do some research into the theological roots of Senator Ted Cruz, the standard-bearer of the Tea Party Republicans behind the shutdown. Continue reading... VERY REV. JOHN EDMUNDS, ST Unjust Immigration Laws Call for Humane, Family First Approach Pulling daughters and sons from the arms of their mothers and fathers is not an American value. As a nation we are at our best when we exhibit the virtues of humility, compassion, and hospitality rather than slip into the vices of arrogance and possessiveness. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here. Huffington Post, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003