"Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. - Matthew 6:1 (ESV)
Mario Murillo: 'The Biggest Miracles I Have Ever Needed'
Mario Murillo is a NAR dominionist extraordinaire. He is essentially a political operative for the Republican Party, disguised as a Christian preacher. He preached this year condemnation for those who might choose to vote for anyone from the Democratic Party but he himself endorses and supports his political choices without hesitation or reservation. One of his favorite things is to hold tent meetings where he can present his political rhetoric to try and convince as many people as possible that this country is going to hell unless they save it first by electing as many Republicans as possible. He then uses these tent meetings as point of braggadocio by claiming miracles and healings without a shred of proof. While this behavior is repugnant it does not come close to the above linked article as Mario makes plans to come to Los Angeles but clearly wishes he was not. Let us reason once more.
"In Los Angeles, I am breaking every rule I know about tent crusades. Our team is heading directly into harm's way. No other outreach has caused me more turmoil and agony than this one. In general, there are a million reasons not to go to Los Angeles for a crusade." - Mario Murillo
Really. You sell yourself as an evangelist and you think there are a million reasons to not go to Los Angeles? Not the Sudan. Not China. Los Angeles. The mere thought of dealing with those dirty Democrats has caused you more turmoil and agony than ever before? Agony! You claim to know about tent crusades and the claim that you are heading directly into harm's way? I am confused. Aren't all of your tent meetings designed for the lost? Don't you constantly brag about how many people answer the altar call and get saved? Aren't they all sinners? Or are Los Angeles sinners special? They are more dangerous sinners, I guess. Is this supposed to just be a pity party?
"To do it this way is ridiculous. We normally take several months to plan for a tent crusade. We have done some in as little as three months. But here"in a city that easily justifies a year of groundwork"we gave ourselves just 45 days! Why would we do such a thing? Why would we put ourselves in a position where we have only 45 days? In Los Angeles? Why did I do it? The Los Angeles County Fairgrounds was suddenly available for September 10-13. I knew that would not last. I snatched it up. Then the facts came crashing down on my heart." - Mario Murillo
Why oh why Mario? Why are you bemoaning your own choices? If it is going to be difficult, why are you complaining to your followers? Or is this just a money grab? Why oh why Mario is this about you? Can the god you claim to serve show up in 45 days or is everyone relying upon you? Let's take a look at the facts that he says came crashing down around his heart.
