Rev. Peter Popoff: Heaven Sent, or Just a Phony?
U.S. Televangelist, Reverend Peter Popoff, claims to have supernatural powers (given by God) that enable him to perform faith healing. Popoff asserts that he can cure people’s physical illnesses and disabilities with a touch of his hand. He encourages his audience to call in for a taste of his Miracle Spring Water, as a solution to one’s physical ailments and financial problems. In addition, Popoff, preaches prosperity theology under the motto “Go into business with God.” He claims that divine transfers by God can be placed into one’s personal bank account. Â
So, is Reverend Peter Popoff the real deal, or is he just a phony out to dupe the poor and helpless? To prove the latter, a team of secret investigators went to one of his shows. What the team discovered was shocking and appalling. They caught, and recorded on tape, Popoff getting assistance from his clandestine crew via an earpiece. And you always wondered how these televangelists knew so much personal information about the audience members. Before the show, audience members are asked to fill out a card with their personal information (e.g., name, purpose of visit). Then, during his faith healing services, Popoff’s assistant pulls out the card info. to disclose the individual’s data.Â
Furthermore, through slick propaganda of a form of prosperity theology, Popoff finds a way to sell himself to the audience, financially speaking.  As aforementioned, Popoff heavily promotes his Miracle Spring Water.  He promises viewers to send the miracle product to their homes with a phone call request. However, what the viewers receive instead is a miracle band. Popoff then instructs his believers to wear the band and send in a check for $28.30 (somehow tying in with Exodus 28:30). Â
Such propaganda has made Popoff millions. A news media reported that Popoff’s salary in 2004 was over $500,000, and his assets include a 2006 Porsche convertible worth $90,000. People who have been duped by Popoff are encouraged to report the incident to their respective District Attorneys.   Â
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(On February 27th, 2007 at 11:04 pm)
I remember watching a crazy episode of Popoff late at night once. The was an old lady (about 80 years old) with an oxygen tank and a cane who was complaining about lung cancer. Popoff walked up to her, did his crazy Jesus thing, and then proceeded to throw her cane halfway across the room. Then the old lady started tap dancing…go figure.