Charlatan preacher blames Bill Maher for 'ruining' his reputation in Religulous, sues Lionsgate

[ccharles000]

Let's bring out the tiny violin for Pastor Jeremiah Cummings, who says his credibility has been called into question (and affecting his prosperity gospel money-grubbing capabilities) because of an interview Bill Maher featured in his documentary Religullous.



Cummings sued Lionsgate Entertainment, the film's distributor, for defamation of character and sought $50 million in damages. He later dropped the case, but says the film has triggered lawsuits against him and impoverished him. The preacher wants his life back, he says.

"They are not telling the whole story the way I gave the interview," Cummings, 58, told ABCNews.com of his appearance in the 2008 film in which Maher interviewed the Orlando-based evangelist.

In the film, Maher asks Cummings to discuss how rock icons and religious leaders always seem to be dressed in "elaborate costumes."

When Maher presses Cummings about his outfit during the interview, the reverend responds, "I always dress well" and notes that his shoes are not made of alligator, as the host suggested, but are lizard skin.

Maher does not let up, asking Cummings if it's not true that Jesus "championed the poor." The film then cuts to Cummings saying, "I like gold" and "People want you to look well."

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/13236/charletan-preacher-blames-bill-maher-for-ruining-his-reputation-in-religulous-sues-lionsgate

[Forkboy]

1. LOL...the movie was excellent, and this guy was a smeghead.

[RKP5637]

2. Good, another one of these creepy charlatan pastors down!

These guys bring into and promote more evil in the world than evil itself! And they suck in and use those that know no better and suck them dry of cash to line their own pockets. Use the God word in American and it makes you special no matter whom you are... people need to smarten up... they are being used and ripped off by these jerks.

[Ruby the Liberal]

3. You made your Laodicean bed, Mr. Cummings, now you lie in it.

:shrug:

[OffWithTheirHeads]

4. Cant Jesus fix this for him?

I mean, If Jesus really loves him I'm sure he could at least give this guy a loan while he pulls himself back up by his boot straps.

[RKP5637]

5. Dear Jesus, please send gold, I like it and need a loan!

[Ozymanithrax]

6. All this guy needs to do is break down and cry in public...

say that the devil tempted him and beg god for forgiveness. It has worked for other religious figures caught in scandals. It will work for him. Unfortunately there is a near endless supply of gullible people who believe this crap.

[RKP5637]

7. Gullibility seems to be the leading belief structure by many in the US anymore!!!

Very very disappointing... thump a bible, find a scapegoat and you'll have a flock believing your every word. And toss in you've found Jesus and repented, and that will guarantee you a win... Where do these people keep their brains these days... It seems the major component of American we have lost is the ability to think and reason. Maybe listening to Bush and his cohorts for eight years did that to America...