Pastor Joel Osteen’s Wife Wins In Court

August 15th, 2008

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It took a jury just a couple hours Thursday to kick a flight attendant to the curb who had accused the wife of mega-preacher Joel Osteen of assaulting her in a racist rant over a first-class seat. The case centered on Sharon Brown, an African-American attendant with Continental Airlines, who sued Victoria Osteen for $405,000, claiming that Osteen slammed her against a bathroom door, elbowed her in her breast and attempted to storm the cockpit during a December 2005 flight from Houston to Vail, Colo. Brown’s claims were supported by another flight attendant, Maria Johnson, who is White. Johnson testified earlier in the week that she believes race was a factor because Victoria Osteen told her that she did not want to deal with Brown or the other African-American flight attendant during the trip. But the 12 jurors didn’t buy the story, perhaps agreeing more with Victoria Osteen’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, who characterized the charges as nothing more than a money-grab. “I’m glad it’s over,” Victoria Osteen said afterward. “I expected it because it’s the truth and I know the truth always stands firm.” Brown expressed disappointment. “We gave the truth to the jury,” she said. “We are happy we had an opportunity to try our case.” Victoria and Joel Osteen co-pastor the Lakewood Church in Houston, which draws 42,000 each week at a football stadium.

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Comments

Bro. Jay said on August 15th, 2008

Come on now the lady was trying to sue for a half a million dollars, if
I was the Olsteen I would try to sue the flight attendant for slander……..

Corii said on August 15th, 2008

Sharon Brown got JUST what she deserved…NOTHING! And on top of that, you have a record of lying on folk and playing the victim????? Come on now, get a new gig!

SHARONDA said on August 15th, 2008

A BLACK PERSON CANT GET NO JUSTICE IN DA RASIST WHITE COURTS CUZ THEY IGNORANT REAL TALK

Ann said on August 15th, 2008

God sits high and look low. God bless you and you and your family Victora. I dont believe that flight attendant for one minute. She is just trying to make a buck off Gods angel. Please tell Joel that wonderful husband of yours to help me find a duplicating machine so i can make some copies of him. We need more GOOD men like Joel in this world. Love u all in Jeasus name.

jackie said on August 15th, 2008

OMG ! she is just out for the allmighty dollar and not out for the . Allmighty God what is wrong with that chick what ever you. Try and do
againest the Lord’s people J-U-S-T will not work do. You get it Miss Brown

sonya said on August 15th, 2008

I don’t believe that Mrs. Olsteen would be stupid enough to behave exactly the way that they said. HOWEVER, I do believe that she probably was a little rude and snoody. She is not perfect , no matter how people like that try to portray themselves to be. We all have our bad days!

REVegas said on August 15th, 2008

None of us were there for the actual trial, but the one thing I noticed is that every time the news reported it, this became more sensational. When the news first broke, the flight attendant was “pushed”. Today the news reports that she was “slammed”. But that’s how America is - they sensationalize things so until you never know who to believe. However, asking for a percentage of someone’s net worth, especially someone of somewhat a celebrity status is a bit much. And finally, the flight attendant says it affected her faith. Well, our faith tells us to forgive, not sue…

Cocoa59 said on August 15th, 2008

God will grant us justice as a people if were honest and most of the time we are. But we should never act like the enemy want us to and that is seek justice if justice shouldn’t be served. We must be obedient to the voice of God, He said “Obedience is better than sacrifice. He is a God of all mankind whether black or white. Let’s not treat people ugly like ugly treats us. The scriptures says “Over come something bad with something good.”
I totally agree with you Ann, God put in my spirit that is wasn’t true what Ms.Brown was saying.

Cocoa said on August 15th, 2008

Amen, Jackie and Ann

Jackie said on August 15th, 2008

Hey, Cocoa I love what you said because obedience is better than sacrifice it is all about the blood of JESUS !!!

Sissy said on August 15th, 2008

beautiful woman.. is she still stay with her husband.. someone posted on yahoo answers that she has an profile on an online site *****MillMatch***** you know it is a site for rich men to seek sexy girls.. what a slur!

CJ said on August 15th, 2008

No Weapon Formed against Pastor Joel and Victoria Osteen Shall Prosper.
I pray for the flight attendant God loves her and God will forgive her. She truly needs Love. Love covers a multitude of sin.

Also, we might as well get use to it and remember that Christians are not exempt from test and trials, but we have the victory over every area in our lives.
This was only a test for Victoria Osteen and she passed it. Praise God
Jesus was lied on, ridiculed and talked about.
Therefore we will be two
Christians are forgiving and not perfect but the good news is that if we make mistakes we have a blood bought right to be forgiven and restored
Love you BET and be blessed

San said on August 15th, 2008

I completely DISAGREE with all of the supporters of Olsteen. I am sure that there is some truth to these allegations and I think that the Jury was just going on the fact that she is the wife of a famous Pastor and that she is looked upon just the same as he is and that is not the case always. Just because we are married to a man or woman of God does not mean that we are that way too. Example look at the Baunam’s it turned out that they were unequally yoked, so what makes them any different. You never know what goes on in people’s private lives and we should treat each indiviual as just that and not as a whole. Think about it.

DeaconessG said on August 15th, 2008

I am not going to judge either party because God is the only one that can judge us. I was not on the plane to say that yes she did it or no she did not, this should teach everyone in Leadership that we must present ourselves at a higher standard. Because of who we are in Christ we need to have a humble spirit; because we can have fame today and gone tomorrow. We must be careful in what we are sowing into each other lives. Instead of calling anyone names we should be praying for them that God will have His way not Our Way…….

Truth said on August 15th, 2008

Would someone look at Sharonda’s comment again? Do you think she thought about that before posting?

MJ said on August 15th, 2008

First of all the services where the Olsteen officate is not a football stadium. It the old Summit of the Houston Rockets.

On the case, I beleive the true will always come out in the end and the enemy will never prevail over Gods people. It was a good and fair judgement for the Olsteens.

CJ said on August 15th, 2008

To non supporters
Yes you do have a right to your own opinion
Please read the bible and God’s word and I promise you that you will find the answers.
Pastor Osteen is a God supporter and you should never put your trust in man. Trust God and you will always win.
If you are not in agreement with God then you are the anti Christ and anti God. Therefore you will be attracted to lies, hate, fear, bondage to what people say, unhappiness, cares of the world, oppositions, defeat,…etc

Pray for Juanita Bynum she was not unequally yoked.
To say that she was unequally yoked is ignorance(lack of knowledge and understanding)
Unequally yoke means if a relationship consist of a…)Christian and a Non Christian. They were both Christians with weaknesses.
It just so happens that Christians are not perfect and needs maturity
For instance, some Christians are weak in some areas and some Christians are strong in some areas. We all have issues regardless if being a Christian are not. We are growing everyday
Christian only means that you are in agreement with God and you have accepted Jesus as Lord over your life. It is not based on mistakes or sin.
If a Christian sins he/she has a blood bought right to be forgiven and get up and be restored. We have new mercies everyday.
God does say:.)Oh you sinned you are not a Christian anymore. That’s crazy
In all thy getting get understanding.
Please get understanding always by reading God’s word and not be governed by vain imaginations from your mind because of your hurt or guilt from your past experiences. Get over it and walk in forgiveness
Stop trying to find fault in everything and just go with God you will feel much better. God is not confusion God is perfect peace
Be blessed and joyous. Smile

jackie said on August 15th, 2008

Aman CJ preach on man that is the truth

Renee said on August 15th, 2008

Everything happens for a reason. Opportunities to learn are presented to us every day. What really happened, we may never know, but we all make mistakes. I know from experience that the first thing to do when that happens is apologize and try to do better. I ask God to help me grow in patience and compassion everyday. I hope both women do the same.

fiffj1234 said on August 15th, 2008

Just hope this lady was not mistreated and justice was not served because of the racist angry black woman stereotype. Assuming that the black one must have been the aggressor and the white lady would never do anything like that. It could have been a case where the Victoria could have had a cocky “clean up my seat now” attitude about it which flipped off the flight attendant to make her wait. as you notice, one of the passengers for the Osteens testified that she felt it was war of wills, eluding that Victoria wasn’t as meek as she is portraying herself. You can still be Christian and let your temper get the best of you. Also, the passengers stated that they did not here a scuffle, it could have been that the scuffle happened farther away from them than the exchange of words, since they said she was trying to go toward the cockpit. Probably to tell on somebody for not cleaning the stain since she could not get her way from the staff. We just don’t really know and God does. It may very well have been the angry black woman unspoken assumption. It does exist,yall. But on the other hand, I have dealt with some hateful black women and I am black, especially when it comes to customer service. Just saying

never said on August 15th, 2008

Just hope this lady was not mistreated and justice was not served because of the racist angry black woman stereotype. Assuming that the black one must have been the aggressor and the white lady would never do anything like that. It could have been a case where the Victoria could have had a cocky “clean up my seat now” attitude about it which flipped off the flight attendant to make her wait. as you notice, one of the passengers for the Osteens testified that she felt it was war of wills, eluding that Victoria wasn’t as meek as she is portraying herself. You can still be Christian and let your temper get the best of you. Also, the passengers stated that they did not here a scuffle, it could have been that the scuffle happened farther away from them than the exchange of words, since they said she was trying to go toward the cockpit. Probably to tell on somebody for not cleaning the stain since she could not get her way from the staff. We just don’t really know and God does. It may very well have been the angry black woman unspoken assumption. It does exist,yall. But on the other hand, I have dealt with some hateful black women and I am black, especially when it comes to customer service. Just saying

thetruthshallsetufree said on August 15th, 2008

Just hope this lady was not mistreated and justice was not served because of the racist angry black woman stereotype. Assuming that the black one must have been the aggressor and the white lady would never do anything like that. It could have been a case where the Victoria could have had a cocky “clean up my seat now” attitude about it which flipped off the flight attendant to make her wait. as you notice, one of the passengers for the Osteens testified that she felt it was war of wills, eluding that Victoria wasn’t as meek as she is portraying herself. You can still be Christian and let your temper get the best of you. Also, the passengers stated that they did not here a scuffle, it could have been that the scuffle happened farther away from them than the exchange of words, since they said she was trying to go toward the cockpit. Probably to tell on somebody for not cleaning the stain since she could not get her way from the staff. We just don’t really know and God does. It may very well have been the angry black woman unspoken assumption. It does exist,yall. But on the other hand, I have dealt with some hateful black women and I am black, especially when it comes to customer service. Just saying

cjkj said on August 15th, 2008

Just hope this lady was not mistreated and justice was not served because of the racist angry black woman stereotype. Assuming that the black one must have been the aggressor and the white lady would never do anything like that. It could have been a case where the Victoria could have had a cocky “clean up my seat now” attitude about it which flipped off the flight attendant to make her wait. as you notice, one of the passengers for the Osteens testified that she felt it was war of wills, eluding that Victoria wasn’t as meek as she is portraying herself. You can still be Christian and let your temper get the best of you. Also, the passengers stated that they did not here a scuffle, it could have been that the scuffle happened farther away from them than the exchange of words, since they said she was trying to go toward the cockpit. Probably to tell on somebody for not cleaning the stain since she could not get her way from the staff. We just don’t really know and God does. It may very well have been the angry black woman unspoken assumption. It does exist,yall. But on the other hand, I have dealt with some hateful black women and I am black, especially when it comes to customer service. Just saying

GJ said on August 15th, 2008

MJ please spell the Osteen’s name correct. Compaq Center, Summit, whatever. It is now called Lakewood Church. All of our faith should be in God not man. if someone hit you/push you, slam you, etc, etc, and it causes you to lose your faith, there probably was never any faith in the beginning.

Robbin said on August 15th, 2008

The Bible talks about taking each other to court. We are supposed to judge Angels. How can we be ready to see Jesus when we’re still caught up in mammon. Read God’s Word Black Sister.

Regina C said on August 15th, 2008

Hello Truth! Pay no attention to Shronda, who by the way is a white man and a fool who seeks attention. Everybody who post on this site have read his @?#?$**%. May he kiss the ass of all Black people who over look his stupid comments.

Dianna said on August 15th, 2008

I know most of people are supporters of the Olsteen’s. None of us can say justice was really done. Because she is the wife a well-known pastor that do not mean that she did not commit the act. Who is to say God actually prevailed? You have preacher wives that are the worst people in the world to deal with. Just because you see a smile on his face each Sunday on television do not mean he is happy. We all had to fake to make it somewhere in our life. Before most of you go judging the flight attendant do not forget that the onlooker was another flight attendant who said it did happen and she was white. We don’t know if Mrs. Olsteen is prejudice are not, who is to say. These tele-evangelist can be something else, I’ve encountered a few personally . Some of you need to wake up and ask God for discernment. Some of you are supporting them because she is a pastor’s wife, but do you know them personally?

lynn said on August 15th, 2008

I don’t know what happen but I hate to say it most white people are rednecks in their own way. And adding the fact that when they get rich with power and money they get worst. It could have happen.

P.J. said on August 15th, 2008

I’m impressed by quite a few of the posts. Most of us have ethics, integrity and faith-values.
I do not believe that this a racial issue. It appears to be a case of some greedy gold-digging individual who would embezzle money from someone else milk the court at the first opportunity and pull out the race card while doing so.
I believe that if you suffer a $10.00 loss and then demand $1,000.00 compensation for additional “pain and suffering,” you are probably guilty of stealing $990.00. Race should have no bearing, unless it’s an obvious racially charged (i.e., involving a violent/hate-charged rascist incident).
Pulling out the race-card might win a court case, but it could set back and/or derail the dreams of great men such as Frederick Douglas and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

CJ said on August 15th, 2008

The jury made a favorable decision for Mrs. Victoria Osteen based on the lack of supporting evidence being given by the Flight Attendant.
The Flight Attendant stated that if Mrs. Osteen would have apologized she would have not sued her. Think about it.
You can not make a decision to sue someone because they lacked in showing you love and kindness. God will give us all the lo The jury made a favorable decision for Mrs. Victoria Osteen based on the lack of supporting evidence being given by the Flight Attendant.
The Flight Attendant stated that if Mrs. Osteen would have apologized she would have not sued her. Think about it.
You can not make a decision to sue someone because they lacked in showing you love and kindness. God will give us all the love we need.
The flight attendant was crying out for Love and thought maybe that money would justify and fill her void. The flight attendant was having a stressful day already.
Another thing: Think about if someone pushed you or elbowed you in the chest. (What would you do?) (What would happen?) (Would there be noise?)
(Will others hear?) (Will the pilots and others employees get involved?) (Will there be a air police report filed?) (Will emergency vehicles be dispatched?)
(Will the flight attendant defend herself and strike back?)
(If the flight attendant was approached by a NON celebrity person or an ordinary person instead of Victoria Osteen would she have sued her?) (Did someone pressure the flight attendant to sue Victoria Osteen?) (Where are the physicians medical and psychiatric evaluations on the flight attendant?) (Why was her story inconsistent?) (Did the flight attendants friend get involved and testify against Victoria Osteen to get a share of the money?) (Is money and issue and the term racism was used to get attention?)

Think about it….In this world many people will believe a lie quicker than believing the truth. Its human nature
but on the other hand Go with your spirit and God’s word and agree with him.
Also If you don’t know an answer read the holy bible. Aaaahhh it’s so good and refreshing.

You should always receive excellent customer service from airline employees. If there was a spill it should have been cleaned up immediately and the flight attendant should have apologized to Mrs. Osteen and her family. This is good customer service.

Thank God all black women are not hateful. We have a lot of black women that are meek, loving, caring, sensitive, has self dignity, strong confidence, respectful, loving God, good character, and most of patient and longsuffering. That’s a virtuous woman
Of course we have challenges and test but a lot of women are mature and know that the bad situation is only temporary and they can cast that care upon God who cares for her. Now she can rest, have peace and have sweet sleep at night.
Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.

lynn said on August 15th, 2008

I must admit their are good white people in the church and their are bad ones . I don’t know what happen in this case, this could have happen and because of the fame of the Osteens have they could have got over. If you look at the history with white people and the abuse of power with religion , money and African Americans the bad out weights the good. But I must add if you have an anointed white man from God he will do the Lords will no matter what ! Even if his own race turns on him .

CJ said on August 15th, 2008

Revised Comment

The jury made a favorable decision for Mrs. Victoria Osteen based on the lack of supporting evidence being given by the Flight Attendant.
Think about it….)the Flight Attendant stated that if Mrs. Osteen would have apologized she would have not sued her.
You can not make a decision to sue someone because they lacked in showing you love and kindness. God will give you all the love you need and more.
Also the flight attendant was crying out for Love or maybe having a bad day and thought maybe that money or attention would justify and fill that void.
Another thing: Think about It…..)If someone pushed you or elbowed you in the chest. (What would you do?) (What would happen?) (Would there be noise?)
(Will others hear?) (Will the pilots and others employees get involved?) (Will there be an air police report filed?) (Will emergency vehicles be dispatched?)
(Will the flight attendant defend herself and strike back?)
(If the flight attendant was approached by a NON celebrity person or an ordinary person instead of Victoria Osteen would she have sued her?) (Did someone pressure the flight attendant to sue Victoria Osteen?) (Where are the physicians medical and psychiatric evaluations on the flight attendant?) (Why was her story inconsistent?) (Did the flight attendants friend get involved and testify against Victoria Osteen to get a share of the money?) (Is money and issue and the term racism was used to get attention?)
Think about it….In this world many people will believe a lie quicker than believing the truth. Its human nature
If you disagree read God’s word and agree with him Aaaahhh it’s so good and refreshing. he will help you deal with issues
Regarding Continental Airlines you should always receive excellent customer service and strive to meet each customer needs. If there was a spill it should have been cleaned up immediately and the flight attendant should have apologized to Mrs. Osteen and her family and asked Mrs. Osteen if there is anything else that she can do to help make her flight better.(Of course with a smile) That is great customer service going above and beyond your call of duty.
Well Thank God all black women are not hateful. We have a lot of black women that are meek, loving, caring, sensitive, full of self dignity, confidence, respectfulness, loving God, good character, patient and longsuffering. That’s a virtuous woman
Of course we have challenges and test but a lot of women are mature and know that the bad situation is only temporary and they can cast that care upon God who cares for her. Now she can rest, have peace and have sweet sleep at night.
Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning

CJ said on August 15th, 2008

To the person about the comment for Mrs. Bynum
Mrs. Juanita Bynum please pray for her.
The statement made about she was unequally yoked is…..an ignorant statement (Ignorant means lack of understanding and knowledge)
Unequally yoked, Is a relationship that consists of a Christian and a Non Christian.
Mrs. Bynum and her husband were both Christians.
Now they both had weaknesses and all Christians have weaknesses.
We all have issues but when you make mistakes or sin….
God does not say….Oh you are no longer a Christian because you sinned or made a mistake. When you repent he forgives you and pick you up and say I love you and I will restore you.
The world automatically assumes that Christians should be perfect. Then the world justify and says Oh…that’s why I don’t go to church because I see this and that
But what does that have to do with you and God.
If someone jumps off a cliff…would you jump too.

The truth is that Christians are forgiving and they have a blood bought right to be forgiven of any sin. It’s called a Covenant. God has never has broken his covenant and never will.

c.c said on August 15th, 2008

god doesn’t like ugly wow you can’t messed with the child of god that lady knew she was wrong for that!!! the lord going to show her you can’t touch the woman of god.

Ms. K said on August 15th, 2008

God is all knowing,all seeing.And he is a god of love,God does not see black,white or redneck as some of you say.I lost both of m legs last year because a car hit me.I said that to say this. we need to pray for each other that’s what god would want us to do.We need to thank god for everything for the good and the bad.When we have jesus in our heart.We become one with jesus.So that means we are all brothers and sister which is black and white.

God bless you all

Ms. K

cynthia said on August 15th, 2008

To all of you , please get out of this color thing,God see use as people not a color lets just love one of another Jesus is coming back , when,,,we don,t just no he is. I love you all and do,t no you I,s praying time ,it,s praying time

P.J. said on August 15th, 2008

Cynthia… You are a wise woman.

jackie said on August 15th, 2008

Cynthia , you better said it girl this color things do need to stop and while. Black ppl are playing I am a dark skinned sister in CHRIST :)
and. Some of my own race have a problem with that and one thing about. That God is a God of peace and not of mess he loves us all
For he is L-O-V-E

Alex said on August 15th, 2008

AS a black man, I can say black woman are known for paper chasing. I a Hotel manager and I get so many complaints of this happened to my car, or this was said to me by a employee. The thing is there are cameras everywhere. I love to re play the tape, and find the truth. Black woman are the lead in false reports by far.

Shawana said on August 15th, 2008

people are people and God is God….every day everywhere…God the truth all the time.

D. Alexander said on August 15th, 2008

The Lord does not look upon the proud, but He does take care of the righteous. I pray for Ms. Brown and her witness that they will seek God, repent and ask for forgiveness and turn their lives over to Him because He is a God of justice and order. Praise the Lord!

Jessi said on August 15th, 2008

wow!!!
it just goes to show that some people of the African American race still see Caucasian people with devil horns on their heads. yea, we still have some ignorant people out there in the world who just won’t get it right, but for this flight attendant to do what she did, i mean it just so happened to the wife of a prominent pastor of a BIG church, but who’s to say this lady wouldn’t have done it to another person instead of Victoria Osteen. im not taking sides, but i am sick and tired of a few bad apples making the rest of black America look bad, and who’s to say that victoria did what she’s been accused of? well, at the end of the day we’re all the same regardless of skin color or race

DANCE said on August 15th, 2008

SHARONDA FAILED ENGLISH 101

Truthful said on August 15th, 2008

Truth I agree with you, I dont think sharonda was thinking before she posted. And to me that whole situation is hard of course you want to believe Mrs. Olsteen, because she is the wife of a wonderful pastor that touches soul’s everyday. Plus I just don’t think Mrs. Olsteen would behave that way in public knowing who she is, I mean you have to think she and her family are seen by millions every day. I think Ms. Brown is struggling like alot of us and decided she wanted money and she wanted it fast, so she thought!

Faye W. said on August 15th, 2008

My comment probably won’t get printed, but I’ll write it anyway. I’m a Black woman, and I support Joel and Vitoria, and I was praying for them that God would come though for them. But I’m wondering why some people are making this out of a Black and White issue, when it isn’t. I just found out yesterday that the flight attendant was a Black woman.

nadia said on August 15th, 2008

If B.E.t Didn’t writethis article like this no one I mean NO ONe would be makin this a racist issue. PEople quit lettin pull your strings! Playin Yall like a bunch of puppets!!! And secondly watch and listen closely to reporters on B.E.T trust me!

naida said on August 15th, 2008

First of all If B.E.T didn’t write the article like this then no one I mean NO ONE would be talkin bout this is a race issue. Please people STOp letting others pull your strings. Playin yall like some puppets!! And Please pay attention to the reporters when they put up articles like this!! Trust me!!!

fuchsiapink said on August 16th, 2008

Forgiveness. Both parties need to forgive. Victoria should ask Ms. Brown to forgive her for any actions she did to offend her in any manner. Ms. Brown needs forgiveness because she did not turn the other cheek and she tried to get compensated by thousands of dollars. Imagine, if we had to pay that much money every time we offended someone. Thank God Jesus is my debit card because I would always have a negative balance. Read Matthew 5. Victoria is not innocent, but she deserves Mercy. I think Joel and Victoria should pay the legal fees for Ms. Brown because that would be the Christian thing to do. Ms. Brown needs to recognize who her God and Savior is because we are not supposed to look to man . . .only to God!

Hope to see ya in Heaven!

Jesus said on August 16th, 2008

EPHESIANS 2:3 (MSG)
AMONG THESE WE AS WELL AS YOU ONCE LIVED AND CONDUCTED OURSELVES IN THE PASSIONS OF OUR FLESH [OUR BEHAVIOR GOVERNED BY OUR CORRUPT AND SENSUAL NATURE], OBEYING THE IMPULSES OF THE FLESH AND THE THOUGHTS OF THE MIND [OUR CRAVINGS DICTATED BY OUR SENSES AND OUR DARK IMAGININGS]. WE WERE THEN BY NATURE CHILDREN OF [GOD'S] WRATH AND HEIRS OF [HIS] INDIGNATION, LIKE THE REST OF MANKIND.

1 THESSALONIANS 2:10 (MSG)
YOU ARE WITNESSES, [YES] AND GOD [ALSO], HOW UNWORLDLY AND UPRIGHT AND BLAMELESS WAS OUR BEHAVIOR TOWARD YOU BELIEVERS [WHO ADHERED TO AND TRUSTED IN AND RELIED ON OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST].

GODS CHILD said on August 16th, 2008

PEACE TO ALL..TO MY YOUNG SISTERS AND BROTHERS… RACISM IS ALIVE AND WELL…YOU MUST REMEMBER THAT WE ARE NOT THAT FOR REMOVE FROM SLAVERY,AND AS FOR JIM CROW AND SEGRAGATION WE ARE ONLY 40 PLUS YRS. FROM THIS POINT…YOUNG GENERATION DO NOT BE FOOLED INTO THINKING THAT “RACISM” DOES NOT EXIST…JUST LOOK AT THE STATE’S CENSUS AND SEE FOR YOURSELF THE GAPE’S BETWEEN THE RACE’S…ONCE YOU HAVE OVER COME THIS STAGE…THEN LOOK AT CLASSISM …. .” ECONOMIC S” …T HIS IS A FORM OF RESETTING THE RACE’S AGAIN…JUST LOOK AT THE INNER CITY…ALSO LOOK AT THE ABOLISHMENT OF MINORITY GRANTS AND SET ASIDES THAT HELPS TO KEEP THE PLAYING FIELD INTERGRATED…LOOK AT THE CUTTING OF THE WELFARE PROGRAMS FOR POOR PEOPLE ,AND LOOK AT THE JOBS BEING OUT SOURCED TO OVER SEA NATIONS…ALL LEAVING A VACUMM IN THE INNER CITY AND THE NATION AS A HOLD….

TO MY YOUNG SISTERS AND BROTHERS…REMEMBER YOUR HISTORY…HONOR YOUR HISTORY AND RESPECT THOSE THAT HAVE FOUGHT ,BLEED ,AND DIED FOR OUR RACE AND FOR HUMANITY…AND LET NOT THOSE VOICES OF TODAY DEMINISH THE SACRIFE OF OUR FOREFATHERS
WHEN THE TIME DRAWS NEAR …THAT GOODS AND SERVICE IS AT A LOW…YOU WILL SEE THE TRUE NATURE OF THOSE WHO ARE REALLY IN CONTROL….PEACE TO ALL

bri said on August 16th, 2008

it shows you how the world is sometimes

milton said on August 16th, 2008

im glad this trial is over. i do believe that both sides presented their cases and the jury decided on the facts. again folks stop making this into a black and white issue when it is not. what we should do is pray for both sides and go on with life and lets focus on bigger and better issues like our families and our troops who are protecting and serving gods people…….

Texas said on August 16th, 2008

I think Victoria Osteen did do this flight attendant something. It may not have been as extend as she stated but the settlement she requested was ridiculous. People like Victoria Osteen feel the world revolves around them and she should have been held accountable for something.

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Perspective said on August 16th, 2008

Yes it could be true that the attendant was just trying to make a few bucks…but what if she told the truth? I’m not saying the Olsteen’s are lying…I’m just saying that the trial should have had more attention to finding the truth instead of it getting dismissed so easily because they are church officials. Let them not would have been church officials…they would’ve had a fair trial. Church is one of the biggest coverups for some of the most evil people. We say to ourselves oh, they are pastors and whateva…take it from experience ( I have a huge background in the church) and truth be told they are corrupt…the only difference is they commit their sin in Jesus name. My other comment is…I didn’t hear Mrs. Olsteen offer any support for the victim. If she didn’t hit her, she should’ve asked what did…this case has alot of unanswered questions.

Julio Fuentes said on August 16th, 2008

If it was the other way around,white flight attendant & black passenger,would the media report the story the same way ? I don’t know who’s telling the truth but in the end I really don’t care ! There are more important things going around the world & in the U.S. then this crappy “over hyped” story !

vickie said on August 16th, 2008

you all know what I’m tired of, “people saying they is save, and they not”. Get real people stop playing with God. I know the Olsteens are real, I love hearing pastor olsteen preach. I’m sorry that the devil use a black person to try her. I hope she still love black people. Sometimes people can try you and you have to cry out and pray because you be wanting to do something to them, but I thank the Lord for changing me. Thats how you know you save when somebody try you and you still show them love and pray for them, and she past the test.. God bless

Julio Fuentes said on August 16th, 2008
Jeorga said on August 16th, 2008

It was a test! the decision was determined! all parties involved, learn from the experience. It’s time to move on up a little higher. The will of God has been done. Amen

rtest said on August 16th, 2008

Will African Americans from the Osteen’s Church please come forward, and let us know of any negative behavior from Mrs. Osteen towards African Americans? I asked this question based on what the Flight attendant said, which was “Mrs. Osteen said she didn’t want to deal with any other African Americans”.

Charles said on August 16th, 2008

I truly believed that Sharon Brown told the truth. I think she knew she was not going to win being that this case was in the south, and if you had read her comments after the verdict, she handled it with class. What she had done was to bring this case to the foref front to let people know that the Osteens had done on that plane on Dec. 19, 2005. Perhaps the hemmoraids, and losing her faith was a bit extreme, but all Sharon Brown wanted from this whole ordeal was an apology because Victoria was fined by the FAA for interfering with a FAA employee. And yet Victoria did not aplogized, even though she paid the $3000 fine. But to me, it would have been the other way around if Victoria was black, and Sharon Brown was white. Victoria would have been fired on the spot.

But I can tell you this, if the Osteens want to prove that they are not racist and snooty people which Sharon Brown and her lawyer perfectly painted then to be… ;… …. .I would like to see them more visible in the black community. But I seriously doubt that would happen.

Lanesia said on August 16th, 2008

iM SORRY, BUT THiS HAD NOTHiNG TO DO WiTH RACiSM. SHE {{SHARON BROWN}} WAS KLEARLY MONEY HUNGRY.

ddunson said on August 17th, 2008

I’m so happy that this hoochie lost this case! She is a liar! She told that EXACT SAME LIE about a former co-worker back in 96′! She is crazy! Then she had the nerve to say that she lost her ’so called’ faith! Come on! If she REALLY had true faith she would have never lost it! THAT HEFFER GOT EXACTLY WHAT SHE DESERVED! SHE SHOULD GO TO JAIL FOR PERJURY!

msmitch said on August 17th, 2008

Charles….PLEASE!!

msmitch said on August 17th, 2008

Charles& #8230;&# 8230;..P lease 230;R 30;Just cut it out!!

dduns on… ;..You nailed it!

lloyd said on August 17th, 2008

that hood rat try to get some free.but no one was buying the lies,so go get a
job snd stop trying to get easy money.

Jesscia said on August 17th, 2008

Leave her alone. She needs true love and supprt now. I saw her profile on millionaire&celeb dating site ” http://RichMatchMaking.com ” yesterday. It seems she is dating online now.

QMS said on August 17th, 2008

BLACK PEOPLE; please stop using the color of your skin for every convenient way to blame other races why you can’t get ahead in life. If your strong enough and determined enough “The Man” has no nothing against you!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE STRONG MOVE QUIET, THE WEAK CAUSE RIOTS!!!!!!!!

Kimy said on August 17th, 2008

She received what she deserved, “Nothing”.

She said on August 17th, 2008

I thank God for he played out Himself that NO WEAPON FASHIONED HIS PEOPLE SHALL STAND..CONGRATS JOEL AND VICTORIA

kendra said on August 17th, 2008

vickie:

What the hell are you talkin bout? she ain’t pass no test and if she’s supposed to be saved then ain’t she supposed to still love black people. the hemmorrhoids and lost of faith are all bulls**t and yes she wants money but the preacher’s wife was real foul and if she was real she wouldn’t have allowed things to get so far.

just keepin it real

Felesia in Houston, TX said on August 18th, 2008

Listen I work at a company here in houston with a co-worker who attended the church for five years and was part of their staff. My co-worker said that she believe that first -lady Olsteen did just what the attendant said she did.
My co-worker said Mrs. Olsteen can get beside herself and attitudish from time to time, like she’s above herself sometimes but, when the attendant said she wants 10% of Olsteens net worth? She lost the battle right there. That’s when everybody believed she was just money-hungry. Had she kept her mouth closed to see what they would settle for and all that other nonsense she came up with. I knew she was going to lose that battle. Especially with Rusy Hardin being Olsteens atty. So the attendant made herself look like a flat out, down right fool.

Felesia in Houston, TX said on August 18th, 2008

Stop Thinking those people in ministry don’t make no mistakes. I believe Olsteen did just the flight attendant said Olsteen did to her and yes Olsteen can have an attitude from time to time. After the attendant said 10%, I stop listening then because that told me right there that she was money hungry.

Elizabeth Obisanya said on August 18th, 2008

YOU [THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT ] BEEN HIT BY THE SMOOOOTH CRIMINAL : 42 USC 1983: WHERE A JUDGE CAN DISCRIMINATE AGAINST YOU ALL.

WE HAVE IT TOO IN BRTAIN OURS IS CALLED SECTION 19C RACE RELATIONS ACT 2000.

HOWEVER THE DEVIL IS THE FATHER OF ALL LIES; JESUS HAS REDEEMED BLACK FOLK FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW BEING MADE A CURSE FOR US.

VICTORIA OLSTEEN WILL ROT IN THE FIRE FOR HER LIES…IF SHE DOES NOT REPENT.

ELIZABETH OBISANYA
BAN SECTION 19C RRA 2000.
REDEEMED FROM THE CURSE -

Martha said on August 18th, 2008

Been a Lakewood member for 6 years - feel I know the Osteens better than some of the ones posting here. They’re genuine and people of God. No, they’re not perfect and no human being is. The favor of God was with Victoria. God heard our prayers for justice and our wonderful creator was faithful in his promise and had mercy on Victoria. Nothing new or surprising to us who know who the Lord works. Victoria said Sat night there must be a reason in God’s plan for this to have taken place and even though it was burdensome to bear, she accepted it humbly. This has only increase my faith and trust in Joel Osteen’s ministry and yes! we celebrated this victory all weekend. Anything the gets you closer to our Father and Creator has got to come from Him. Praise God and Thanks for being there for our leader.

In GOD WE TRUST! said on August 18th, 2008

People please do not include GOD in every event of a persons BEHAVIOR or their ACTIONS. Human beings bring on their very own destructions. When something goes wrong they say “The Devil made me do it. Or when something goes in your Favor oh, GOD was in my corner. GOD does not play favor games He gives blessings. Who is right or who is wrong ONLY GOD and those individuals knows. You are not to praise ANYONE but GOD. No man could ever meet to GOD standards. To put this situation based on GOD blessings you may want to reread your BIBLE again. Ms. Brown and Ms. Osteen, both should have kept this out of the public negative eyes.

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