Friday, August 08, 2008

Mega-preacher's wife sued over loss of faith

She's the wife of a renowned evangelical pastor and one of the leaders of a Houston megachurch, but Victoria Osteen is being accused of behavior that wasn't very Christian.Victoria Osteen is co-pastor at Lakewood Church, where her husband, Joel Osteen, preaches and where about 42,000 people flock each week. Joel Osteen's weekly television address is broadcast nationally and internationally.Brown alleges Victoria Osteen threw her against a bathroom door and elbowed her in the left breast during an outburst over a stain on her first-class seat. The Federal Aviation Administration fined Victoria Osteen $3,000 for interfering with a crew member. Victoria Osteen "clearly was angry on this flight," McKamie said.Brown wants an apology and punitive damages amounting to 10 percent of Victoria Osteen's net worth as part of her suit.

read more | digg story

No comments: