Watch the You Tubed commercial for the Daniel Plan, here.
Note the suggestion is that the Daniel Plan will cure whatever ails you, ("What's weighing you down?" the ad asks.) and note how it is "designed exclusively" for Saddleback Church. This exclusive deal is not so exclusive anymore. Now the Daniel Plan is being offered to everyone.
In the article by Rick Warren titled, God's Prescription for Good Health, dated Jan 4, 2013, posted at www.danielplan.com, Rick says,
"If I had a pill that promised to add years to your life, you’d probably pay a lot of money for it. But what if I told you that, as a Christian, you already have the key to a long life and that it’s free?"
Apparently, Rick thinks that "If" he had a pill..... one that "promised to add years to your life," you’d probably pay a lot of money for it? Whatever gave him THAT idea? And why does Rick often sound just like a snake -oil salesmen in one of those old western films?
Is that what YOU would do? Would you pay a lot of money for a pill that would add years to your life? But then he gives you the good news that you, Christian, already have this very thing... and it's not going to cost you any money at all.... it's free!
It's odd that the pastor who should be preaching about the free gift of God, eternal life, through faith in Jesus Christ (John 3:16) is instead talking about the free gift of a longer life on earth. Even more bizarre is that the "pastor" avoids the topic of Jesus completely in the article.
Make no mistake, much like the stereotypical snake-oil salesman, "Dr." Rick does have a pill to sell you.... one that promises you health and long life and his pill cabinet is loaded. The Daniel Plan has several items for you to buy. There is a book, a study guide for the book, a personal journal that you will want to record your diet progress in, as well s cookbook of recipes. Additionally he offers campaign packets that pastors can purchase...complete with DVD's. Make no mistake, it is a pill he has for you and it is only "given" to you in exchange for a few bucks.
The proceeds Rick makes when you buy his plan will not just line his pockets, but the pockets of his three "friends," Doctors, Amen, Hyman and Oz. He's teamed up with these "health experts," to bring you optimal health, and he recommends you listening to their wisdom and teachings as well as promotes their webpages, products and books. It is one expensive pill he offers, but all the while he made you think that there was no pill and that what he offered you was "free.".
Like a typical snake-oil-salesman, Rick knows you cannot fool all the people all the time, but he knows that you can fool some of the people, some of the time. He only needs some of them to believe that what he is offering is from God and straight out of the Bible. He has mastered the fine art of using all sorts of bible versions to say what he wants and to give some people the impression that he not only knows the bible, but every bible ever produced. Using his fine-sounding salesmanship to draw a crowd, Rick is certain some of the people listening to him will be like putty in his hand
These kind, somewhat naive and very trusting, loyal people, will go home, stand on the scale and then stand in line to buy Rick's "best selling" diet book.
So you see, the hypothetical "pill" is more than hypothetical.... In fact, here are some of the "pills" that Rick Warren is selling:
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And about those co-authors, for your brain health, Rick recommends Dr. Daniel Amen's Amen Solution. See: http://www.theamensolution.com/. also recommended is Dr. Hyman's Ultra life-coaching. These items have their price too.
Apparently, Rick thinks that "If" he had a pill..... one that "promised to add years to your life," you’d probably pay a lot of money for it? Whatever gave him THAT idea? And why does Rick often sound just like a snake -oil salesmen in one of those old western films?
Is that what YOU would do? Would you pay a lot of money for a pill that would add years to your life? But then he gives you the good news that you, Christian, already have this very thing... and it's not going to cost you any money at all.... it's free!
It's odd that the pastor who should be preaching about the free gift of God, eternal life, through faith in Jesus Christ (John 3:16) is instead talking about the free gift of a longer life on earth. Even more bizarre is that the "pastor" avoids the topic of Jesus completely in the article.
Make no mistake, much like the stereotypical snake-oil salesman, "Dr." Rick does have a pill to sell you.... one that promises you health and long life and his pill cabinet is loaded. The Daniel Plan has several items for you to buy. There is a book, a study guide for the book, a personal journal that you will want to record your diet progress in, as well s cookbook of recipes. Additionally he offers campaign packets that pastors can purchase...complete with DVD's. Make no mistake, it is a pill he has for you and it is only "given" to you in exchange for a few bucks.
The proceeds Rick makes when you buy his plan will not just line his pockets, but the pockets of his three "friends," Doctors, Amen, Hyman and Oz. He's teamed up with these "health experts," to bring you optimal health, and he recommends you listening to their wisdom and teachings as well as promotes their webpages, products and books. It is one expensive pill he offers, but all the while he made you think that there was no pill and that what he offered you was "free.".
Like a typical snake-oil-salesman, Rick knows you cannot fool all the people all the time, but he knows that you can fool some of the people, some of the time. He only needs some of them to believe that what he is offering is from God and straight out of the Bible. He has mastered the fine art of using all sorts of bible versions to say what he wants and to give some people the impression that he not only knows the bible, but every bible ever produced. Using his fine-sounding salesmanship to draw a crowd, Rick is certain some of the people listening to him will be like putty in his hand
These kind, somewhat naive and very trusting, loyal people, will go home, stand on the scale and then stand in line to buy Rick's "best selling" diet book.
So you see, the hypothetical "pill" is more than hypothetical.... In fact, here are some of the "pills" that Rick Warren is selling:
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| $13.99 (discounted from $24.99) |
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| $8.49 (discounted from $11.99) |
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| This ten-pack sells for 109.90 |
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| Buy it here only $21.99 (another discounted price!) |
And about those co-authors, for your brain health, Rick recommends Dr. Daniel Amen's Amen Solution. See: http://www.theamensolution.com/. also recommended is Dr. Hyman's Ultra life-coaching. These items have their price too.
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