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kurth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:28 PM
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Oral Roberts says devil won't steal ORU
Oral Roberts says devil won't steal ORU

TULSA, Okla. - Oral Roberts returned to his namesake university Monday and denied the lurid accusations that have threatened to engulf the school, telling students and employees in a chapel service that "the devil is not going to steal ORU."

Making his first visit to Oral Roberts University in three years, Roberts said at the service that his son Richard Roberts, who took a leave of absence as the school's president last week, eventually will return to his position, the Tulsa World reported.

Three former professors sued the university Oct. 2 for wrongful termination, claiming they were dismissed after they turned over to the board of regents a copy of a report documenting moral and ethical lapses on the part of Richard Roberts and his family.

Oral Roberts, 89, said in the chapel service that he has moved back to Tulsa from California, where he has lived for several years. The crowd gave him standing ovations.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071023/ap_on_re_us/oral_roberts_scandal;_ylt=AuOR79fJ5n.YYIsieqsSdBKs0NUE
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Richard Steele Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:29 PM
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1. Why would he steal something he already owns? He's evil, not STUPID. nm
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porphyrian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:29 PM
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2. He also said he would die if he didn't raise a million dollars or some such shit.
Ozzy sent him a check for one dollar.
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rusty quoin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:38 PM
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3. I know that Oral Roberts is respected and all,
but if it becomes proof positive that his son is found guilty, and the proof is all there, will he still consider it the devil stealing?
I always wonder about these big time ministers. They are suppose to preach truth, and if not they go to hell, by their beliefs.

If he believes his son is a sinner, will he admit it?
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robinlynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:40 PM
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4. son, wife, himself, on and on....
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LibertyorDeath Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:41 PM
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5. Oral Roberts is a fucking Lunatic & anyone that

"believes in him is for lack of a better word Retarded.

Emotionaly & Spiritualy Retarded....

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Dukkha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:52 PM
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6. Oral is still alive?
I guess God doesn't want him home anymore.
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Wiley50 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:52 PM
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7. Must be a big rout for them to grease up old Anal Rubbers n/t
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Ravy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-23-07 01:14 AM
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8. Interesting trivia about the "praying hands" statue.
When it was first erected, the hands were actually splayed outward. Imagine holding your wrists together and parting your hands as far as they can from each other.

When Oral Roberts saw it, he called for the sculptor to come to him and go over his contract, which specifically said that the hands were to be "praying".

When the sculptor arrived, they went to the hands, and Oral really chastised him for such an error. The sculptor then took a dollar out of his wallet and threw it between the hands, and they immediately clasped together and remain so to this day.
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-23-07 01:45 AM
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10. LOLOL
:rofl:
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tkmorris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-23-07 01:22 AM
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9. Maybe not, but
The Easter Bunny is gonna hide some eggs all over the place.
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Didereaux Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-23-07 05:02 AM
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11. I think this is particularly apropo to the evangelicals...
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