History Creator / BennyHinn

* FakeFaithHealer: What many of Benny's more vocal critics consider him to be, which isn't helped by the investigative news programs that have checked up on the people that have looked into his claims and checked up on people he supposedly cured through his HealingHands, only to find that they'd later died of disease.

* KarmaHoudini: Despite clear evidence that Benny's healing powers are bogus, or that he's not as successful a healer as he claims to be at the very least, no proper government agency has successfully investigated Benny and people are still lured to his Miracle Crusades.

* FakeFaithHealer: What many of Benny's more vocal critics consider him to be, which isn't helped by the investigative news programs that have checked up on the people he supposedly healed.

* FakeFaithHealer: What many of Benny's critics consider him to be, which isn't helped by the investigative news programs that checked up on the people he "healed."

Is known outside religious circles as an inspiration for Creator/SteveMartin's performance as Jonas Nightengale in ''Film/LeapOfFaith''.

But despite his loyal following, no evidence exists that any one of the miracles aired on his show are genuine. Many investigative news programs have looked into his claims and checked up on people that he implied were cured through his HealingHands, only to find that they later died of disease. Not surprisingly, he has become a polarizing figure in U.S. Christianity, with all but a small group of Pentecostals condemning him.

Known as "Pastor Benny" to his friends and "{{con man}}" to almost everyone else, he hosts regular "Miracle Crusades" held in major cities around the world, at which thousands of people with ailments ranging from cancer to HIV to physical disfigurement come in the hope that God will heal them through Benny. The highly-choreographed spectacles are broadcast on Benny's TV show ''This Is Your Day'' and religious stations like Creator/{{TBN}}.

->-- '''''This Is Your Day'''''

-->"The following program is made possible by generous gifts from partners of Benny Hinn Ministries and viewers like you in this area."
-->-- '''''This Is Your Day'''''

Known as "Pastor Benny" to his friends and "con man" to almost everyone else, he hosts regular "Miracle Crusades" held in major cities around the world, at which thousands of people with ailments ranging from cancer to HIV to physical disfigurement come in the hope that God will heal them through Benny. The highly-choreographed spectacles are broadcast on Benny's TV show ''This Is Your Day'' and religious stations like Creator/{{TBN}}.

* KarmaHoudini: Despite clear evidence that Benny's healing powers are bogus, or that he's not as successful a healer as he claims to be in the very least, no proper government agency has successfully investigated Benny and people are still lured to his Miracle Crusades.

* CorruptChurch: On top of questions about his alleged powers and his wealth, strange statements made by Benny early in his career -- about how Adam was a "superbeing" who flew to the Moon and how thousands of dead people would return to life after watching Creator/{{TBN}} -- have fueled this perception.

* OpenMouthInsertFoot: Some of Hinn's more bizarre statements (such as the one about Adam flying and his teaching that there was a Trinity inside a Trinity {"...there's nine of them"}) are examples of this.

Is known outside religious circles as an inspiration for Steve Martin's performance as Jonas Nightengale in ''Film/LeapOfFaith''.

'''Toufik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn''' (born 3 December 1952) is a Palestinian-born American evangelist and faith healer who heads a worldwide television ministry centered on his claims of channeling miraculous healing powers. The veracity of his healing claims, and the material wealth he personally enjoys at the alleged expense of his donors, has made him one of the more controversial personalities in [[ReligiousProgrammes religious broadcasting]].

'''Toufik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn''' is a Palestinian-born American evangelist and faith healer who heads a worldwide television ministry centered on his claims of channeling miraculous healing powers. The veracity of his healing claims, and the material wealth he personally enjoys at the alleged expense of his donors, has made him one of the more controversial personalities in [[ReligiousProgrammes religious broadcasting]].

Is known outside religious circles as an inspiration for Steve Martin's performance as Jonas Nightengale in ''LeapOfFaith''.

But despite his loyal following, no evidence exists that any one of the miracles aired on his show are genuine. Many investigative news programs have looked into his claims and checked up on people that he implied were cured through his HealingHands, only to find that they later died of disease. Not surprisingly, Benny has become a polarizing figure in U.S. Christianity, with all but a small group of Pentecostals condemning him.

But despite his loyal following, no evidence exists that Benny has presided over one genuine miracle healing. Many investigative news programs have looked into his claims and checked up on people that he implied were cured through his HealingHands, only to find that they later died of disease. And there is plenty of evidence suggesting Benny uses money sent by these people to spend on a lavish lifestyle for himself and his family. Not surprisingly, Benny has become a polarizing figure in U.S. Christianity, with all but a small group of Pentecostals condemning him.

Known as "Pastor Benny" to his friends and "con man" to almost everyone else, he is one of the most charismatic and controversial figures in contemporary Christianity. He hosts regular "Miracle Crusades" held in major cities around the world, at which thousands of people with ailments ranging from cancer to HIV to physical disfigurement come in the hope that God will heal them through Benny. The highly-choreographed spectacles are broadcast on Benny's TV show ''This Is Your Day'' and religious stations like Creator/{{TBN}}.

'''Toufik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn''' is a Palestinian-born American evangelist and faith healer who heads a worldwide television ministry centered on his claims of channeling miraculous healing powers. The veracity of his healing claims, and the material wealth he personally enjoys at the alleged expense of his donors, has made him one of the more controversial personalities in religious broadcasting.

'''Toufik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn''' is a Palestinian-born American evangelist and faith healer who heads a worldwide television ministry, supported by millions in followers and in dollars.

Is known outside religious circles as the inspiration for Steve Martin's performance as Jonas Nightengale in ''LeapOfFaith''.

-->'''Announcer:''' "The following program is made possible by generous gifts from partners of Benny Hinn Ministries and viewers like you in this area."

Known as "Pastor Benny" to his friends and "con man" to almost everyone else, he is one of the most charismatic and controversial figures in contemporary Christianity. He hosts regular "Miracle Crusades" held in major cities around the world, at which thousands of people with ailments ranging from cancer to HIV to physical disfigurement come in the hope that God will heal them through Benny. The highly-choreographed spectacles are broadcast on Benny's daily TV show ''This Is Your Day'' and religious stations like Creator/{{TBN}}.

But despite his loyal following, no evidence exists that Benny has presided over one genuine miracle healing. Many investigative news programs have looked into his claims and checked up on people that he implied were cured through his HealingHands, only to find that they later died of disease. And there is plenty of evidence suggesting Benny uses money sent by these people to spend on a lavish lifestyle for himself and his family. Not surprisingly, Benny has become a very polarizing figure in U.S. Christianity, with all but a small group of Pentecostals condemning him.

Known as "Pastor Benny" to his friends and "con man" to almost everyone else, he is one of the most charismatic and controversial figures in contemporary Christianity. He organizes regular "Miracle Crusades" held in major cities around the world, at which thousands of people with ailments ranging from cancer to HIV to physical disfigurement come in the hope that God will heal them through Benny. The highly-choreographed spectacles are broadcast on Benny's daily TV show ''This Is Your Day'' and religious stations like Creator/{{TBN}}.

But despite his loyal following, no evidence exists that Benny has presided over one genuine miracle healing. Many investigative news programs have looked into his claims and checked up on people that he implied were cured through his HealingHands, only to find that they later died of disease. And there is plenty of evidence suggesting Benny uses money sent by these people to spend on a lavish lifestyle for himself and his family. Not surprisingly, Benny has become a very polarizing figure in American Christianity, with all but a small group of Pentecostals condemning him.