Preacher Jesse Duplantis may have thought his request for a brand new $54 million private jet would just be seen by his gullible followers, but once the internet found out, there was no stopping the coverage.
Everyone wanted to chime in on the Christian televangelist who already owns a private jet, but wanted a new one to avoid the pesky problem of stopping mid-flight for refueling.
Duplantis hasn’t said much to the media, but he recently issued a message to his followers in response to all the pushback. He celebrated the coverage, as if all news is good news, and reminded them that this isn’t a “scandal” since he’s up front about what he wants.
It’s telling that Duplantis sees negative publicity as a boost to his ministry because it means his message is getting out. That’s a slippery slope to all kinds of bad behavior.
It’s also troubling how he defends his money grab. He says he’s not asking anybody for money. He’s just trusting in God that he money will come. Like there’s a difference between the two. He knows damn well that his “believing for it” will lead to people throwing money his way. He even admits it’s happening! People are apparently telling him “I want to get involved in that new plane you’re believing for.” Duplantis, perhaps hiding a smirk, responds with a seemingly humble, “Well, that’s up to you. But I never asked you for it.”
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