Wow, there are so many ways to make a shitload of money through religion.
Former pastor sentenced to 12 years for theft of charitable funds, patronizing prostitution
Criminal Court Judge sentenced 83-year-old James Neil Gill to 12 years in the Tennessee Department of Correction following his guilty pleas to Theft of Property over $60,000 (Class B felony) and Patronizing Prostitution (Class A misdemeanor).
Gill, the former Executive Director of the Sumner County Food Bank (SCFB) and senior pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Gallatin, misused charitable donations meant to serve vulnerable residents. In May 2022, the Sumner County District Attorney’s Office requested assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) regarding suspected financial misconduct involving Gill and SCFB’s operations account.
The TBI investigation revealed that Gill:
●Issued checks to himself and others
●Redirected food bank funds to personal and unrelated nonprofit accounts he controlled
●Used food bank resources to pay a female volunteer in exchange for sexual services
●Made extensive personal purchases using the SCFB debit card
●Funded improvements to his private residence with SCFB funds
Between February 2020 and May 2022, records show Gill authorized the misappropriation of substantial charitable assets, including:
●Over $200,000 in payments to himself
●$130,000 to the Director of Operations
●$40,000 to the SCFB Treasurer
●Nearly 100 checks made out to “cash,” all endorsed by Gill
●Purchase of a 2018 Chevy Silverado for personal use, directly from the SCFB account
https://www.wbbjtv.com/2025/08/01/former...stitution/
Former Frisco pastor indicted on child pornography charges
Jim Mustain, 64, was indicted last Tuesday on four counts of possession of child pornography, a first-degree felony. His bond was set at $100,000 and he was in custody as of Tuesday.
Mustain served as a community pastor at Preston Trail Community Church between 2019 and 2023.
Mustain has served in pastoral positions at other churches outside the state and in North Texas, including a stint as pastor for community and life transformation at Valley Ranch Baptist Church in Coppell from 2005 to 2014, according to The Roys Report religious watchdog blog.
He was active in several community groups as well, working with Christian-based organizations including Christian Community Action and Forge Dallas. He also previously held Place No. 7 on the City of Lewisville’s Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee, served on the Board of Directors of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, founded the public charity Loving Community in Denton County and volunteered in the Lewisville school district.
https://www.keranews.org/criminal-justic...lewisville
Tucson pastor Isaac Noriega faces court amid abuse allegations
A Tucson pastor, Isaac Noriega of the Golden Dawn Tabernacle Church, faced court proceedings over allegations of neglecting to address abuse within his congregation. More than a dozen former church members attended the hearing to voice their concerns.
As Noriega walked the courthouse hallway, he was followed by former members, including Levi Duenas. Duenas expressed worry about Noriega's influence over the congregation. "We are no longer afraid of you. We are not afraid to stand up to you," said Duenas.
The charges against Noriega stem from allegations connected to Jose Mora, who faces five counts of child molestation. Mora's alleged offenses date back to 2012 and 2004, involving victims between the ages of 12 and 14.
https://www.kvoa.com/news/local/tucson-p...b47be.html
Quote:Miami pastor, associate accused of $21K fraud scheme targeting immigrants
A Miami pastor and an associate are behind bars after authorities said they orchestrated a months-long fraud scheme that targeted immigrants seeking legal assistance, using a church as the front.
According to arrest reports, between April 2024 and January 2025, Ochoa Vasquez introduced at least 16 victims to Gonzalez through his church, falsely claiming Gonzalez was an immigration attorney who could help them obtain work permits and driver’s licenses.
Victims paid more than $21,000 through Zelle payments made to a company registered to Gonzalez, Brothers Multiservicio LLC, or in cash directly to Pastor Ochoa Vasquez, according to the reports.
Detectives said neither man provided the promised services or issued refunds. Subpoenaed financial records show the funds were spent on luxury items from brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Fendi, as well as travel to South America and Europe.
https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/m...mmigrants/
Former pastor sentenced to 12 years for theft of charitable funds, patronizing prostitution
Criminal Court Judge sentenced 83-year-old James Neil Gill to 12 years in the Tennessee Department of Correction following his guilty pleas to Theft of Property over $60,000 (Class B felony) and Patronizing Prostitution (Class A misdemeanor).
Gill, the former Executive Director of the Sumner County Food Bank (SCFB) and senior pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Gallatin, misused charitable donations meant to serve vulnerable residents. In May 2022, the Sumner County District Attorney’s Office requested assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) regarding suspected financial misconduct involving Gill and SCFB’s operations account.
The TBI investigation revealed that Gill:
●Issued checks to himself and others
●Redirected food bank funds to personal and unrelated nonprofit accounts he controlled
●Used food bank resources to pay a female volunteer in exchange for sexual services
●Made extensive personal purchases using the SCFB debit card
●Funded improvements to his private residence with SCFB funds
Between February 2020 and May 2022, records show Gill authorized the misappropriation of substantial charitable assets, including:
●Over $200,000 in payments to himself
●$130,000 to the Director of Operations
●$40,000 to the SCFB Treasurer
●Nearly 100 checks made out to “cash,” all endorsed by Gill
●Purchase of a 2018 Chevy Silverado for personal use, directly from the SCFB account
https://www.wbbjtv.com/2025/08/01/former...stitution/
Former Frisco pastor indicted on child pornography charges
Jim Mustain, 64, was indicted last Tuesday on four counts of possession of child pornography, a first-degree felony. His bond was set at $100,000 and he was in custody as of Tuesday.
Mustain served as a community pastor at Preston Trail Community Church between 2019 and 2023.
Mustain has served in pastoral positions at other churches outside the state and in North Texas, including a stint as pastor for community and life transformation at Valley Ranch Baptist Church in Coppell from 2005 to 2014, according to The Roys Report religious watchdog blog.
He was active in several community groups as well, working with Christian-based organizations including Christian Community Action and Forge Dallas. He also previously held Place No. 7 on the City of Lewisville’s Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee, served on the Board of Directors of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, founded the public charity Loving Community in Denton County and volunteered in the Lewisville school district.
https://www.keranews.org/criminal-justic...lewisville
Tucson pastor Isaac Noriega faces court amid abuse allegations
A Tucson pastor, Isaac Noriega of the Golden Dawn Tabernacle Church, faced court proceedings over allegations of neglecting to address abuse within his congregation. More than a dozen former church members attended the hearing to voice their concerns.
As Noriega walked the courthouse hallway, he was followed by former members, including Levi Duenas. Duenas expressed worry about Noriega's influence over the congregation. "We are no longer afraid of you. We are not afraid to stand up to you," said Duenas.
The charges against Noriega stem from allegations connected to Jose Mora, who faces five counts of child molestation. Mora's alleged offenses date back to 2012 and 2004, involving victims between the ages of 12 and 14.
https://www.kvoa.com/news/local/tucson-p...b47be.html
teachings of the Bible are so muddled and self-contradictory that it was possible for Christians to happily burn heretics alive for five long centuries. It was even possible for the most venerated patriarchs of the Church, like St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, to conclude that heretics should be tortured (Augustine) or killed outright (Aquinas). Martin Luther and John Calvin advocated the wholesale murder of heretics, apostates, Jews, and witches. - Sam Harris, "Letter To A Christian Nation"
