Mrs. Bonnie Parker
I spend a considerable amount of time here highlighting the wolves and hirelings who masquerade as angels of light but in reality are nothing more then agents of Satan. Rarely, if ever do we talk about the victims. You know, the ones who fall for the smooth talk and the false promises of health wealth and prosperity and fund these hucksters. What happens to the people who blindly accept and adhere to every word that spews from the mouths of Satan’s messengers? Today, I’d like to introduce you to Mrs. Bonnie Parker. Please read the blog and come on back because we have some work to do.
It’s a sad story and my heart goes out to the Parker family. I rarely blast away at the sheep and I won’t in this case. What good would that do considering that the sheep is now deceased? It makes me wonder how many others have suffered the same fate.
Should the blame go to the Copeland’s? Hard to say. On the one hand they consistently natter on and on about speaking things into existence through faith but on the other hand we are instructed to be good Bereans and search the Scriptures for ourself. Unfortunately Mrs. Parker didn’t do that and you see how that turned out.
Something good needs to come out of this and I intend on doing the following;
1). Creating a page on this blog for people to share similar experiences
2). Challenge all of my fellow bloggers to link this article on their blogs
3). Continue educating the public about the wolves and false teachers
Let’s pray that this never happens again.
That is some what a sad thing that happen to that lady. I wonder how the Copland’s feel about how they contribute to that lady lack of faith?
Phil:Obviously they don’t give two hoots about this family. If they did they would stop all the nonsense.
Hi Phil,
This story made me sick to my stomach and I grieve for the Bonnie Parker’s family. Those who promote the prosperity gospel are no better than the hucksters at a freak show. I have seen some prosperity teachers work first hand. It is a horror to behold. imho It is evil of the greatest magnitude.
Dorothy
This whole situation is so very sad. I feel for Bonnie Parker’s entire family; my heart goes out in particular for her daughter. I hope that no root of bitterness springs up as a result of this. I also pray that ministries like the Copeland’s would come to realize the harm they do not only to the Body of Christ in general, but to the individuals who blindly follow their false and destructive teachings. The only cure for what ails those who follow them is to get in and stay in the Word!!!
Our family sends our thanks’ to each one of you! All victims need to be heard, even the ones no longer with us. Only united can we make a difference, unlike the Copelands I will be there for you, I will answer your questions to the best of my knowledge, or just be a friend, someone who cares! My personal email is sis359@gmail.com I have a few of my mothers notebook pages available to send, they are dated 1995 and 1996. In these she speaks of first finding the lump in her breast, on the heading is BVOV. They are very definitive regarding exactly what she believed, I’m hoping by showing these documents they will clarify to some doubting partners of KCM, just how dangerous, and possibly fatal this Gospel could be, and can be. As far as I know these are not posted on any websites, but I know they should be. Email me and I will send out copies of these as requested. Once again thank you all!!!!
The family of Bonnie Parker
Dear Lord! Words cannot express exactly how I feel reading through Bonnie’s story. Only eternity will reveal the extent of damage that the Word of faith teachings and practices have wrought.
Phil, I’ll certainly link to the article.
I’m disgusted. I did as the blog said and put copeland and bonnie’s name in the search engine….i see they were featured on the news for misuse of the “ministry jet” too.
i’m linking on my blog. thanks Phil
I would like to take the time to thank all who have stood beside us during this trying time! We are all so very grateful. I have a link all can visit to view pages of mom’s diary, there is only a few now but I hope to post them all on this site. If you have any questions about these pages please let me know.
Thank you!
http://picasaweb.google.com/sis359
Hang in there Kristy the truth will ultimately come out and the Copelands will get the punishment they deserve
It’s really a sad story. And to think that some people will openly defend these godless men. It’s shameful!
First I am not without pity but….
What happens to the people who blindly accept and adhere to every word that spews from the mouths of Satan’s messengers?
You can go here to find out:
http://www.kcm.org/media/magazines/archive.php/
The other side of satins messengers as you call it.
Hmm……
I have my own testimony in one of those magazines a few years back.
I guess I’m a messenger of Satan too.
I think your confused about a lot of things.
THERE IS A LINE in what the Copeland’s are responsible for.
After that its the listeners responsibility.
It’s just like only you can except salvation for you.
It’s a pretty simple way to explain it.
What’s the other choice?
Just let the people die?
What do you offer sick and poor people?
A hug and pity?
Are there smooth talkers…absolutely!
But be very careful.
You don’t want to be boxing with God.
And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.
But Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you.
(Luk 9:49-50)
1Co 4:5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart.
Then each one will receive his commendation from God.
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.
Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye?
You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.
(Mat 7:1-5)
The question may come am I judging you with this post?
No…the Word is judging you.
Those are not my words.
You just decide what they mean.
If you don’t now the Word…you are a prime target to be a messenger of Satan.
You have to believe that!
Once again I am not without pity for a person who does not get healed.
But your now warned.
Like I wrote before:
There is a line in what the Copeland’s are responsible for.
After that its the listeners responsibility.
It’s just like only you can except salvation for you.
It’s a pretty simple way to explain it.
The other choice?
Just let the people die?
Would you be upset that someone got healed listening to the Copeland’s?
If so…
I pity you!
Pat,
I’m sorry but that made no since at all, but thank you for your thoughts on this subject.
Kris
Sara Posner has a new book entitled Gods Profit, this is a must read if you have questions about the Prosperity Gospel! The radio broadcast below features a short summery of the book. http://ia341007.us.archive.org/2/items/DailyDigest012408/2008_01_24_posner.mp3
To purchase the book, visit
http://www.amazon.com/Gods-Profits-Republican-Crusade-Values/dp/0979482216
Also the following are websites in relation to Bonnie Parker, I hope you visit, Once again we send our thanks to everyone who has stood by our family!!!!
http://picasaweb.google.com/sis359/BonnieParkerDiaryPhoto
http://www.bonnieparkerdiary.com This one is not quite finished.
Kristy,
Meeting you and your kids today was wonderful. Keep your head up and keep faith that there is special place in hell for those kinds of ministers. God bless you all.
I had a dear, dear friend pass away two years ago from a sarcoma in the leg, which could have been treated effectively with a below-the-knee amputation and chemotherapy. However, there where those in our church who insisted that the intervention with amputation/treatment was not necesary if my friend had the faith to believe God for her healing. In fact, the pastor of the church prophesied over her that this disease “was not unto death”. When the tumor double sized making walking impossible, my friend finally relented and began treatment. Her leg was amputated above the leg at mid-thigh, and aggressive bouts of chemotherapy were given to try to combat the disease that had now metastazied to her lungs. She died in early 50’s from a cancer that was totally treatable. Her “faith” robbed her and her family many, many more years of life.
Jesus is Lord,and it is up to each of us to read the Bible and to listen. My God still reigns
Prayer is currency in God’s kingdom, just like money is currency in this world, and according to your faith be it unto u. Not according to your pastor’s faith!!
The bible says not to worry about anything but by prayer and supplication, make your requests know unto God. But the bible also says that he who comes to God must believe that he his and a rewarder of those who diligently seek him. As much as men of God seek to raise every one to their level of faith through their outreaches, churches, crusades, it is not always going to be for us all.
My children and I were all healed of Atshma. My mother died from diabetes even after praying. Am I to say that the pastor is a messenger of Satan. No I believe God is, I believe I recieve my requests in prayer. Its one of two things- I pay for my health; I pray for my health.
Thank you.