It appears that on the whole the flocks have gained less from their faith in this particular updated reading of the gospels than the preachers who promote it.

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200912/rosin-prosperity-gospel

Ain't nothing new, StuCotts, remember Rev. Ike's show from the 60's? Send him a free-will offering and he would mail you a personally blessed prayer cloth to put under your mattress. The more you sent, the better it worked. I recall the payoff as 100 to 1; give $10 to God (via the good Rev.) and God would send you back $1000. Halleluyah, praise Jesus, & no refunds.

Great article. Thanks for sharing.