24 March 2011

Pentecostal/Charismatic Publisher Sues Pentecostal/Charismatic Televangelist

Signs of the Times are everywhere!
Pentecostal/Charismatic televangelist Benny Hinn is being sued by a Christian book publisher for allegedly violating a morality clause in their book contract.

According to the "Orlando Sentinel", Strang Communications (publishers of "Charisma" magazine and several Christian book labels) launched the suit on 20February2011,  claiming that Hinn violated the morality clause when he began an "inappropriate relationship" with another popular Pentecostal/Charismatic figure, Paula White.

The suit says Hinn was given a $300,000 advance on the first of a three-book deal with Strang.

It says that last August, Hinn acknowledged the "inappropriate relationship" with White and agreed the publisher should get the money back However, the suit says Strang has still not received that money.

Last summer, the "National Enquirer" published photos of Hinn and White going in and out of a hotel in Rome holding hands.

According to the publication, "Christian Today", both denied any wrongdoing and said they simply shared a "friendship" and that no "immorality" existed between them.

Hinn has stated that the twice-divorced White has been an encouragement to him after his wife filed for divorce last year.

* Original article authored by Fred Jackson of OneNewsNow on 20February2011

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