I received a couple of interesting comments about this post about Pastor Benny Hinn allegedly having an affair with Pastor Paula White, both superstar televangelists on Trinity Broadcasting Network.

1. One reader questioned the veracity of the National Enquirer, which broke the story. The truth be told, the tabloid has scooped the mainstream media on many different stories in recent years (including presidential candidate John Edwards' love child scandal). Plus, the National Enquirer had pics of Hinn and White holding hands outside of Hinn's hotel in Rome. Seemed like enough smoke.
2. Another wondered why it was news if Hinn was indeed bedding White. Here's why. Hinn holds himself out to be a holy man, and says he believes a very conservative/wacky version of Scripture. When he goes against what he preaches, it's worthy of comment.
3. Finally, a commenter wondered why I made a big deal out of another pastor who secretly cruised bathrooms for gay sex. There's nothing wrong with gay sex, but there is something wrong with a pastor who makes his living railing about the evil of homosexuality and then spends his time look for anonymous gay encounters.

I'll admit to having a special place in my heart for Benny Hinn. People who follow him pour out their bank accounts in hopes that God will heal them through the televangelist. Many believe that they have indeed been healed, stop going to the doctor and suffer tremendous health consequences, including death.

Meanwhile, Hinn lives literally like royalty. His home is an oceanfront mansion in Dana Point, Calif. He drives the latest luxury automobile. He flies in private jets and stays in presidential suites. All on the back of desperate people who fork over their money because he promises they will be healed.

If there is a Hell, Hinn will occupy a front row seat.