The Passion of Victoria Osteen

hahahaha, now this was a fantastic article. Loved it. Love the imagery, well done. I also envision a "Passion of the Christ" sequel where Vickie is shown going through what she did Joel telling her that he "makes all things liquid free". Great job!

As far as news goes, this article is awful. I started reading it to find out what happened, not find out what would have been funny had it happened. Sorry.

Absolutely, good article. I can't recall last time I read an article on the newspaper and laugh so hard. The beauty of freedom of expression!

The article was humorous at best, trying to tell the story of what happened in court and afterward, although the comparison between Catholic and Spirit-filled believers should not have been made in this story. This is a totally separate issue and as such did not belong in the story. God is a good God that only wants the best for his children, which does include prosperity, along with peace and (spiritual) power. The Bible does not mention specifically taking vows of poverty by His chosen (anointed, appointed, Pastors), yet it does specifically address that the poor will be with us always, words spoken by Jesus in Matthew 26:11. "The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me." The Bible also says, "Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm." Psalm 105:15, I Chronicles 16:22 (Whole Chapters). You can also look up peace, power and prosperity. Proverbs 10:4-5, 13:4; Job 22:21 and Dueteronomy 30:15-16.

Now, don't get me wrong----this was a frivalous lawsuit if ever there was one----but Susan from Humble quotes Psalms, "Do not touch my anointed ones...". C'mon, the only one who "anointed" Victoria, was Vickie herself!

Funny, funny article by R. Connelly, good job!

where do i sign up to be "messenger for god", take folks hard earned money, fly first-class to colorado and drive a luxury SUV? i must have gotten into the wrong career field.

What some fail to mention is she was taken off the plane. They do not do that to just anyone. I have flown many times (in coach) and have never been removed from an airplane.

This article was poorly written and should have only concerned what actually happened during the trial, not the attempted jokes by the writer. It is obvious the trial itself was a joke.

no wonder you can't charge to sell your papers. what lengths we go to expose ourselves.

Just a quick clarification here from a Press reporter who covered part of the trial, regarding Daniel's comment. Victoria Osteen was not removed from the plane. Police were never called. The Osteen family left voluntarily. This was never in dispute; both sides agreed the family left on their own accord. Just wanted to make that clear.

Thanks,
Craig

This article is freakin hilarious! Thank you.

Wonderfully done! Thanks for the laughs today!

Hilarious

If I have to read another word about "Miss Vickie" I'll......[sorry, I had to go throw up]. I'll admit I wasn't following the trial. However, the day I saw a headline one day a star witness (Barbara Shedden) changing her story, I thought to myself "The Fix is On." Thanks ONLY to the Houston Press's fine story, I realize that it must have been McKamie who was in Victoria's breast pocket. My apologies to Ms. Shedden. I hope that Vickie and Jo-el give McKamie a one year bye on his tithe -- he surely earned it.

Clearly, V. Osteen has control issues, even if it was only verbal, and not mammary assault. If only the Sky Marshall's had done their job and preserved some of the clear liquid -- maybe it was evidence of Ms. Osteen's bladder problem, or something.

i can always count on the Houston Press for a cheap article...why i am i actually paying for the real paper again??

This is by far the most self-serving piece of garbage I've seen on this site. I can't believe I allowed myself to suffer through reading it! It's nearly impossible to sort out what actually happened from the author's stupid, satirical jokes. This isn't a news story, it's scribbles on a truck stop bathroom wall. Do this town a favor and hire someone who knows how to report/discuss the news, please.

OMG, this was absolutely hilarious! What a scathing article on this attorney's performance. How will this guy ever show his face in a courthouse again? And deservedly so. What an idiot. So Victoria Osteen is a bitch and a hypocrite, big deal. That's not the basis of a cause of action and it surely doesn't mean your client gets millions of dollars! I knew this lady was going to get "poured out". She had no damages! This guy has just made it harder for every citizen to have their day in court.

Tort reform was based on the misconception that there are thousands if not millions of frivolous lawsuits out there when, in fact, the opposite is true. The vast majority of claims never even make it to court, much less in front of a jury. And when they do, it doesn't mean they get paid. All the public hears is that some lady spilled coffee on herself and sued McDonald's. They don't hear that this little old lady had to get skin graphs in her pelvic regions and had huge hospital bills. They don't hear that McDonald's had numerous complaints from other customers. They don't hear that her award equaled one days coffee sales for Mickey Dees. All they hear is the soundbite. Now they're going to hear that some lady got pushed in the boob and sued the Osteens. Great job McKamie, you just gave the tort reformers a bunch more ammo!

This is not news. This is the Houston Press. Cmon, You don't come here for information, you come here for flavor beeznotch. Why is this writer so skewed against the good people of Christian faith? Maybe he was hurt?

Well just a note to you Mr. Connelly since you are obviously not in the know of what the Bible says. It says that "the wealth of the sinners is laid up for the righteous." In my book that quite clearly states that GOD does not want or expect his children to live in proverty.

Some humorous parts, but a little long with the 10 commandment bit. Folks who take this serious should lighten up a bit. This whole case was ridiculous and a testament to frivolous lawsuit regulation. Brown should have to repay taxpayers all court costs. McKamie should be disbarred for 1)taking the case and 2) obviously sleeping through law school. The judge should be fined for letting the case come into his court in the first place. Victoria should be fined for being a little snot and throwing a fit in the first place.

Loved the article all the way through. Thank God I wasn't chosen to be on the jury that day. "somebody" looked out for me.

The pronunciation of Humble, TX with a silent "H" was correct when I lived in that town in the latter '70s.

This article is terrible. Write some actual news, Houston Press. And if you're going to try and write a satire, at the very least try to make it somwehat humorous. This was just out right stupid.

i hope that one of these hurricanes wipe out all of texas. all of you bush supporting inbreds deserve it.

it is God's will

Oral Roberts

This article was absolutely rediculous!! (I only got up to the 2nd commandment) As an aspiring journalist, is this what I have to look forward to? Working for a publication that will allow this yellowness? Or, working along side someone with tunnel vision. Journalism is suppose to be unbiased. Based on this article, there's no need for me to finish my degree. I should just pack it up and come work for the Houston Press because an education is clearly not a requirement.