re: Oral Roberts was a charlatan

Maybe.

My Grandpa battled alcoholism for most of his adult life. In our small town he was known for drinking way too much and when he eventually tried going to Church with my Grandma, trying to get his shite together, the local Southern Baptist didn't care for the mostly Choctaw Indian defiling their pews.

Either because of the reception or because he was ashamed, he began watching the Sunday morning Church services on TV. He never had much money, worked for the state department as a bridge sandblaster and painter, but one time he sent Oral Roberts a small amount and in return received a Bible.

He kept that Bible the remainder of his life and read from it daily. He never stopped drinking completely, but he was able to get it under control and live a productive life.

You never know who watches those programs and who may truly benefit from them.

BTW, I'm pulling for the HOGS!