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Pastor Melissa Scott, widow of Dr. Gene Scott, has taken over the Los Angeles University Cathedral after Dr. Scott died in February 2005 from terminal prostate cancer.
Melissa Scott was born April 12, 1968, as Melissa Pauline Peroff in Italy. The family moved to Canada then to Massachusettes where Melissa met and later married Paul J. Pastore, an aspiring adult movie producer. The couple moved to North Hollywood and wed in Las Vegas in 1992 then began their work as pornographic producers and directors. Melissa performed as Barbie Bridges in adult photos and videos produced by Vivid Productions. The two formed Barbie Bridged Entertainment which has grown to an international producer and web producer of pornographic video movies featuring teen agers and every conceivable combination of erotic thrill.
Melissa became coupled with Dr. Gene Scott in 1995 during his pony girl phase of paying models to attend his church in the front row, while requiring the rest of the audience to stand and give the ladies an ovation when they entered. Melissa was one of the group who vied for Dr. Scott's attentions and assets.
In 1996, Melissa divorced Paul Pastore and Gene Scott divorced his second wife Christine.
Some doubt the credibility of Dr. Scott's claims that Melissa spoke 15 languages and has an IQ of 186, particularly when Dr. Scott's doctors had to tell her to stop feeding Dr. Scott herbs which were interfering with his prostate cancer test results and treatment. Dr. Scott died of terminal prostate cancer in 2005.
Controvery surrounds Pastor Melissa Scott as she hammers volunteers for free servitude, demands money to pray for callers and insists that those who have stayed in her church double and triple their monetary giving and time to help her make ends meet. This is amid court documents and reports that she has been liquidating cars, horses, and real estate that Gene Scott acquired through church donations, to buy herself a downtown L.A. swank condominium and further her own celebrity preacher and singing acclaim.
Religious group watchers are baffled with her methods of banning loyals and harrassing newcomers for their time and money. While preaching to be a messenger and steward of Dr. Scott's teachings, Melissa Scott has removed the internet archived teachings Dr. Scott always make awailable for free.
The new broadcast locations and times are filled with Mrs. Scott's novice sermons, replacing the classics of Dr. Scott.
Recently, Pastor Melissa Scott raised eyebrows within her church by an about face plan to teach the prosperity doctrine, with a catch. It's prosperity for her church and the most
loyal who have devoted their lives to it, not for the poor,
homeless, meek, weak or disenfranchised.
Comments on this Contribution
me lissa is the one.....
i have seen both on tv, and i would have to say that any of Their detractors should consider that they too will be under the microscope on the last day.
no one is righteous, not one.
You should be glad these Persons were not afraid to step out of delusions and make an effort to please God.
if it faults you're looking for, you may find them, and step into a pit cuz you're looking for trash and miss the precious.
i dare anyone, myself included to prove that all their thoughts words and deeds are any more holy than anyone elses..
That said, appreciate the truth that is presented and forgive the rest... if that were your Job, how would you do at it?
Do you think Her life is/was easy?
By the way, why try to judge or punish them? if they have any of that coming, Let God do it, lest you be punished for making a mistake at doing HIS Job.
And, how would you like it if you had a similar pack of hounds after you?
Now that You've read this you may not claim ignorance..
probly, it's time for you to pray like your life depends on it; because actually, it does... thats why you are reading this now, its no accident.
I also wish that more people, especially those who are serious and dedicated Bible readers of any faith who wish to live according to the will of God to the best of their ability would spend equal time reading the writings of the early church. Who knows, the Catholic population might just have a strong growth spurt. Besides as you already know it's excellent beneficial reading.
But what I wanted to share with you, is an error you made.
ADULTERERS AND THEREBY EXCLUDED FROM MINISTRY.
It's a little hard to explain. First of all "" The Church does not ex-communicate anyone"" That is something one brings on themself, and does to themself the moment the grave sin is commited... You are giving those who don't have a strong foundation in the teachings the wrong understanding of the lesson, and possibly hurt those who are considering becoming a member of the faith.
First of all a person ex-communicates him or herself. It doesn't mean you can't attend Mass, or worship God, or even teach or share the Good News of the Gospel.
When a person commits a sin of such serious proportion, they automatically ex-communicate themself.. To ex-communicate means (one can't participate in the Eucharist. They can't receive, or serve the sacrifice until the sin is confessed, contrition is made, and the person promises to repent. REMEMBER THIS " No sin " is greater than God's Mercy " NOT ONE" And that is for all of us. Not just preachers, or Priest. And it doesn't just apply to adultery. Don't forget that all the apostles were very sinful. Some more than you or I. Some had to struggle and continually repent during their entire lives.
I support your very wise advice DO NOT DONATE FUNDS TO ANY ORGANIZATION UNLESS you have all the facts needed to determine if this is where you want to place your hard earned money. Personally I can walk out my door anytime of the day... and find the Lord in need.. in someone. And my meager 5 bucks can do more for one person down the street than a $100 or more can do for any well-to-do ministry on TV.
I think her teachings are enlightening. My Spirit is benefitting from her teachings. She is genuine.
All of you stone casters should take a good look at yourselves and repent of your judgmental attitudes.
Whomever is inclined to believe this "best answer", chosen by the asker (gullible enough by no validity) is being attempted upon to be swayed to believe lies by someone who has a personal vendetta against Pastor Scott.
There will always be disgusting people, in cyberspace and otherwise, who will continue to drag on and on, someone's past, just to vent nastiness, or get negative attention.
In reference to Pastor Scott, why don't these pathetic people look in the mirror. Then, instead embellish the representation of goodness that Melissa has blossomed to become. She's an articulate linguist of superior intelligence, with a beautiful singing voice that comes from her heart. The public needs to stop criticizing her.
None of us is perfect and will never be and I hope that more and more people will forgive Melissa for what's in her past, realizing that she's probably a better person for having lived through it, now able to make educational comparisons, feeling that where she is now is so much more meaningful in her own heart and soul and in God's eyes.
Melissa is a beautiful person inside and out who has learned, and earned, her position in front of God and the people on His earth and will spread His word, with grace, dignity and intelligence, to all who are saavy enough to appreciate, and take the time to understand her messages.
Shirley
I’m so thankful for that, because if it wasn’t that way I’d be condemned for sure.
I’m so thankful that I stand before God with this assurance of justice.
And so likewise I too have learned to have the eyes to see that there is a great thing happening in and through Melissa Scott.
I personally think it’s nothing short of miraculous!
…..Randy W
How interesting... and what a surprise.. as most people had, or still have no clue... that every single Christian was a Catholic until.. what was it... 15th, 16th century.. and the murderous.. adulterous affairs of King Henry.. all because the Poper wouldn't grant him a Divorce. Most people have no idea that the English King... was.. a devout Catholic.. and even after the King led a new persecution of the Church, and the Protestant reform began, that the King still had his sons raised in the teachings of the Church. Basic history.
Why do you think the Catholic has spend so much time killing those from rival Christian groups? Obviously because they didn't like having any competition.
Yes, the catholics have been the biggest denomination, but they certainly have never been the only "christian" church. (and I dont even consider these Mary-worshipping idolaters to be true Christians, but anyway...)
Google the words "Apostolic History Outline" There's a free pdf available that breaks down some of this, if you care to know the real truth.
You deserve to be allowed to stay there.
jesus says pray in private and you will be answerd in private. do not pray like the pharasis in public to be seen of men.
that is another reason i never goto churches because of there disreguard of the holy bible. and fill the walls of there church with things to do to make the sheep happy. and do not teach gods word. they what to sing and make it a entertainment show.
so far i havent read in the bible that you go to a church made by man on sunday and do a schedule made by man to get to heaven
and who is the person that had sutch faith that jesus felt the power go out of him, mary magdilen the whore.
those who have no sin throw the first stone.
You are correct in saying that 'time will tell.' I truly hope that I am wrong about her.
She rarely mentions Jesus or prays. But, what you do get is 'chain preaching' on the history of some part of the Bible ie. the church of Smyrna, original greek, past present perfect tense. . . but only in bits and pieces. She jumps around in her message so one never feels settled or confortable. "having the form of godliness, but denying the power thereof." Rick
if you think this through, you can save travel costs and just Pray for understanding.. and i'll bet you will write a retraction
question is: how long will you endure this stain on your soul?
if only you knew how much is costs you to own the stain of judgment!
real easy to fix it; totally Pray for Her and for understanding, and keep at it until you have penetrated your doubts and fears .. until you can actually receive God's answer.
that may be done in an hour or the whole rest of your life.. thats the part which is up to you!
I have a quesion as to why you try to prove scripture with Arabic instead of Hebrew and Aramaic; Hebrew being the oldest dual language system being mathematically and musically exact would provide the MOST intrinsic value of comment.
TOrah Scholars do carefukky examine the particulates which The Creator Of The Universe brought to a place of agreement to establish The Order Of Life.
Sincerely,ateedaz@inorbit.com
I have a quesion as to why you try to prove scripture with Arabic instead of Hebrew and Aramaic; Hebrew being the oldest dual language system being mathematically and musically exact would provide the MOST intrinsic value of comment.
TOrah Scholars do carefully examine the particulates which The Creator Of The Universe brought to a place of agreement to establish The Order Of Life.
Sincerely,ateedaz@inorbit.com
Melissa Scott is a money-hungry joke
who has no real value except to,
possibly, herself. She has bastardized
the good work done by the late Dr. Scott.
God bless his soul and all uf us!
Gene and Melissa Scott and the pastor's henchman make a mockery of the word of God and clergy everywhere. They blaspheme from the pulpit, and abuse God's children. Pastor Melissa Scott is haughty, mean spirited and onerous in her single minded pursuit of the almighty dollar. Blessed be those who slave for the unworthy siren who bewitched Dr. Gene Scott. Her aired programs prey on the less able gullible followers. She is a vexatious hoax and boil on the perfect body of Christ. The holy spirit is moving to dry up her money stream.
I pray for anyone who is at the church or watching her on T.V. because she will surely lead them to damnation. I thought I had seen it all. How does teach John 3:16 with giving to the church.
It'll just mean more money for the IRS to seize in her phoney
church front.
tell the difference. Melissa Scott, LAUC pastor and heiress to Dr. Gene Scott's ill begotten fortune, is a crooked stick.
I have been watching her broadcast, and she preached a whole sermon about you should always be trying to be more godly and Christian. Why do you need to see her praying? Can't you pray by yourself? She has information to share and ca talk about what the Bible originally said in Hebrew. There's use in that.
You guys seem to be condemning her for making a living and for being good-looking. Just admit that you just don't like her, and stop pretending that logic has anything to do with it.
I do have to admit that she is a terrible singer, though.
~Shalom~
The Pastorr does not have t BE a man; the preacher does not have to BE a man; a rabbi is a teacher NOt a preacher thogh she is NOTclaiming to BE such and indeed is not classified in this catagory. While being apparently well versed iand well read in many languages she also does express her deep convictions that Jesus Christ Is L-rd ; that we EACH mut take a look at the place from where we have been purchased/redeemed.
Not every prayer is said the same in all cultures or faith. I hear a prayer in the heartfelt songs and see it often in her ezpressions; not every church or congregation offers an altar call; this woman has mosr frequently maintained her *sinner saved by grace* stance ; this is not an admirable characteristic..it is a MIRACLE xharacteristic; we are all walking miracles to some extent.
While I do no taccept ANY teaching without a long objectivity ..I DO maintain a high degree of inspiration from this ministry from which the heartbeat of genuine repentance emmanates.
The fear of The L-rd is the beginning of wisdom
If this woman claims to know anything she isdoing so not before a blind G-d;she is full aware of the streghts of G-d and the faiabilty of man.
Likewise she finds her life and hope in the faithful intent of G-d who chooses NOT to willinglly afflict ;the mercy of G-d
He is The L-rd and does as He pleases..this is ALSO written.
Thank you Passotor Sister Friend
Bruch HaShem! ateedaz@inorbit.com
In a social climate of complete equality in all things, the biblical teaching of only allowing men to be pastors and elders is not popular. Many feminist organizations denounce this position as antiquated and chauvinistic. In addition, many Christian churches have adopted the "politically correct" social standard and have allowed women pastors and elders in the church. But the question remains, is this biblical?
My answer to this question is, "No, women are not to be pastors and elders." Many may not like that answer, but it is, I believe, an accurate representation of the biblical standard. You make the decision after reading this paper.
First of all, women are under-appreciated and under-utilized in the church. There are many gifted women who might very well do a better job at preaching and teaching than many men. However, it isn't gifting that is the issue, but God's order and calling. What does the Bible say? We cannot come to God's word with a social agenda and make it fit our wants. Instead, we must change and adapt to what it says.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, the garden of Eden, and Adam and Eve. He put Adam in the garden and gave him the authority to name all the animals. Afterwards, God made Eve as a helper to Adam.(1) This is an important concept because Paul refers to the order of creation in his epistle to Timothy when he discusses the relationship between men and women in the church context. Let's take a look.
"But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but remain quiet. For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being quite deceived, fell into transgression" (1 Tim. 2:12-14 -- all quotes from the Bible are from the NASB). This passage has several interesting areas of discussion, but for our purpose we will focus on authority. At the very least, there is an authority structure set up by God. The woman is not to have authority over the man in the church context. But this does not extend to the political/economic world. In the Old Testament Deborah was a judge in Israel over men. Also, in the New Testament, Phoebe played an important role in the church at Cenchrea (Romans 16). There is no doubt that women supported Paul in many areas and were great helpers in the church (Act 2:17; 18:24; 21:8). But what Paul is speaking of in 1 Tim. 2 is the relationship between men and women in the church structure, not in a social or political context.
When we look further at Paul's teachings we see that the bishop/overseer is to be the husband of one wife (1 Tim. 3:2) who manages his household well and has a good reputation (1 Tim. 3:4-5, 7). Deacons must be "men of dignity"(1 Tim. 3:8). Paul then speaks of women in verse 11 and their obligation to receive instruction. Then in verse 12, Paul says "Let deacons be husbands of one wife..." Again, in Titus 1:5-7, Paul says, "For this reason I left you in Crete, that you might set in order what remains, and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, namely, if any man be above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion. For the overseer must be above reproach as God's steward..." Notice that Paul interchanges the word 'elder' and 'overseer'.
In each case, the one who is an elder, deacon, bishop, or overseer is instructed to be male. He is the husband of one wife, responsible, able to "exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict" (Titus 1:9). We see no command for the overseers to be women. On the contrary, women are told to be "dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things" (1 Tim. 3:11). Why is it that it is the men who are singled out as the overseers? It is because of the created order of God that Paul references (Gen. 1-2; 1 Tim. 2:12-14). This is not merely a social custom that fell away with ancient Israel.
Additionally, in the Old Testament in over 700 mentions of priests, every single one was a male. There is not one instance of a female priest. This is significant because priests were ordained by God to hold a very important office of ministering the sacrifices. This was not the job of women.
Therefore, from what I see in Genesis 1-2, 1 Timothy 2, and Titus 1, the normal and proper person to hold the office of elder/pastor is to be a man.
What About Galatians 3:28?
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus," (Gal. 3:28).
This verse is often used to support the idea that women can hold the offices of elder and pastor because there is neither male nor female in Christ. The argument states that if we are all equal, then women can be pastors.
Unfortunately, those who use this verse this way have failed to read the context. Verse 23 talks about being under the Law "before faith came" and how we are brought closer to Jesus and have become sons of God by faith. We are no longer under law, but grace and we are "Abraham's offspring, heirs according to the promise," (v. 29).(2) The point of this passage is that we are all saved by God's grace according to the promise of God and that it doesn't matter who you are, Jew, Greek, slave, free, male, or female. All are saved the same way, by grace. In that, there is neither male nor female.
This verse is not talking about church structure. It is talking about salvation "in Christ." It cannot be used to support women as pastors because that isn't what it is talking about. Instead, to find out about church structure and leadership, you need to go to those passages that talk about it: 1 Timothy 2 and Titus 1.
Being a Pastor or Elder is to be in Authority
God is a God of order and balance. He has established order within the family (Gen. 3:16; 1 Cor. 11:3; Eph. 5:22-33; Col. 3:18-21 ) and the church (1 Tim. 2:11-14; 1 Cor. 11:8-9). Even within the Trinity there is an order, a hierarchy. The Father sent the Son (John 6:38) and both the Father and the Son sent the Holy Spirit (John 14:26; 15:26). Jesus said, "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me," (John 6:38). It is clear that God is a God of order and structure.
In creation, God made Adam first and then Eve to be his helper. This is the order of creation. It is this order that Paul mentions in 1 Tim. 2:11-14 when speaking of authority. Being a pastor or an elder is to be in the place of authority. Therefore, within the church, for a woman to be a pastor or elder, she would be in authority of men in the church which contradicts what Paul says in 1 Tim. 2:11-14.
But Doesn't This Teaching Belittle Women?
No, male leadership does not belittle women. Jesus was given his authority by God the Father (Matt. 28:18). He was sent by God (John 6:38). He said the Father was greater than He (John 14:28). Did this belittle Jesus? Of course not. Women are of great value in the church and need to be used more and more according to the gifts given them.
Does the wife's submission to the husband mean that she is less than the husband, less important, or belittled? Again, not at all. Not having a place of leadership in the church does not mean a woman is less of a person, less important to God, or inferior. All are equal before God whether it be Jew, Gentile, free, slave, male, or female. But in the church, God has set up an order the same way he set one up in the family. The chain of command is Jesus, the man, the wife, and the children.
What About Women Who Say They are Called By God to Be Pastors?
There are women pastors in the world who love their congregations and have stated that they are called by God to be pastors. Of course, I cannot agree with this considering the previous analysis of the biblical position. Instead, I believe they have usurped the position of men and gone against the norm of scriptural revelation. Additionally, those who state that they are called by God because of the great job they are doing and the gifting they have received are basing their theology upon experience and not scripture.
The issue is simple: are they submitting to the word of God or are they making the word of God submit to their desires?
What About a Missionary Woman Who Establishes a Church?
Scripture establishes the norm. As Christians we apply what we learn from the word, to the situations at hand. So, what about the situation where a woman missionary has converted a group of people, say in the jungle somewhere, and she has established a church? In that church, she is then functioning as a pastor and teacher having authority over men in the church. Should she not do this?
First of all, she should not be out there alone. She should be with her husband or, at the very least, under the oversight of a church body in the presence of other women and men. Missionary work is not a lone endeavor to be handled by single women.
Second, if in some highly unusual set of circumstances there is a woman in a lone situation, it is far more important that the word of God be preached and the gospel of salvation go forth to the lost than not. Whether it be male or female, let the gospel be spoken. However, I would say that as soon as there is/are males mature enough to handle eldership, that she should then establish the proper order of the church as revealed in scripture and thereby, show her submission to it.
Does this also mean that women shouldn't wear jewelry?
"Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments; 10 but rather by means of good works, as befits women making a claim to godliness. 11 Let a woman quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. 12 But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 13 For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve," (1 Tim. 2:9-13).
Some argue that if we are to forbid women to be elders then the context of 1 Tim. 2:9-13 demands that we require women to no have braided hair, wear gold, or have costly garments. Since no one wants to put that sort of a demand on a woman (since it is cultural), then why should we also demand that they not be elders since it would logically follow that it was also a culturally based admonition?
The problem here is that multifaceted. First, the objection ignore what the scriptures plainly teach about the elder being the husband of one wife. Second, it fails to address the real issue of biblical headship residing in the male. Third, it fails to properly exegete the scripture in question.
In 1 Tim. 2:9-13 Paul tells us that women should be modestly dressed. He uses the example of then present day adornment as an example of what not to do, definitely culturally based assessment by Paul. Notice that Paul emphasizes good works and godliness as a qualifier (as does Peter, see 1 Pet. 3:2). This is not a doctrinal statement tied to anything other than being a godly woman in appearance as well as attitude.
In verse 11, Paul says that a woman should quietly receive instruction. Please note that "The word, heµsychia, translated “quietness” in 1 Timothy 2:11 and silent in verse 12, does not mean complete silence or no talking. It is clearly used elsewhere (Acts 22:2; 2 Thes. 3:12) to mean “settled down, undisturbed, not unruly. A different word (sigaoµ) means “to be silent, to say nothing” (cf. Luke 18:39; 1 Cor. 14:34).”3 Paul is advocating orderliness in this verse.
Then in verse 12-13, Paul says, "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 13 For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve." Notice that Paul directly relates the authority issue with the created order. He does not do this with the woman's dress code. Therefore, the dress code can be seen as cultural and the authority issue as doctrinal since the later is tied to the creation order and the dress code and authority issue are not, especially since they are separated by the conjunction "but" which is showing contrast, i.e., here we have one thing, but over here we have another.
Conclusion
God's word clearly tells us that the elder is to be the husband of one wife. A woman cannot qualify for this position by virtue of her being female. Whether anyone likes it or not is irrelevant to the fact that this is what the Bible teaches.
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1. An important note here is that the Holy Spirit is also called the Helper and is no less God than Jesus and the Father.
2. The Promise is God's promise to Abraham to bless all the nations in Him (Gen. 12:3; Gal. 3:8).
3. Walvoord, John F., and Zuck, Roy B., The Bible Knowledge Commentary, (Wheaton, Illinois: Scripture Press Publications, Inc.) 1983, 1985.
I am a 51 year old woman currently serving as Elder. I have a very difficult time understanding the way you interpret scripture. The Lord says, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." It appears that you believe we serve a fickle God-one that must be appeased in various ways at various stages. The God I serve is not fickle! He is always faithful! So to say that being one in Christ applies only part time is not correct thinking.
(Concerning both Mary's who FIRST went to the tomb of Jesus...an angel of the Lord appeared to these two women first before any of the disciples. They were the first to discover the risen Lord!)
Matthew 28: 9-10
And as they [the two Mary's]went to tell His [Jesus'] disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."
How awesome a thing. The women were the first to be shown the risen Lord, and the first and only to be allowed to touch him before he ascended to the Father...AND the first to be instructed by our Lord, to go and share the good news that our Lord had risen. If that's not a witness, an instructor, and a teacher, then I don't know what is!
What ever she did or who ever she was in the past it just that...the past...I have to truly laugh from the heart at those who think they are so prue that they can judge...Even the most fly by night Christion can tell you that only God can judge...so get off your self ritious soap boxes, turn the channel if you don't like what you hear and get a life! Lady in Chicago....
I wish her well in her "ministry" but frankly I feel she is terribly condescending and doesn't carry the charisma and humor her late husband did. I don't buy her charade as a truly converted woman nor her love of Christ. (Thus the reason I was trying to research her background. Ah well, what will I do at 1 a.m. now when I can't sleep?
I wonder what old man she'll marry next.
I wish her well in her "ministry" but frankly I feel she is terribly condescending and doesn't carry the charisma and humor her late husband did. I don't buy her charade as a truly converted woman nor her love of Christ. (Thus the reason I was trying to research her background. Ah well, what will I do at 1 a.m. now when I can't sleep?
I wonder what old man she'll marry next.
I wish her well in her "ministry" but frankly I feel she is terribly condescending and doesn't carry the charisma and humor her late husband did. I don't buy her charade as a truly converted woman nor her love of Christ. (Thus the reason I was trying to research her background. Ah well, what will I do at 1 a.m. now when I can't sleep?
I wonder what old man she'll marry next.
I wish her well in her "ministry" but frankly I feel she is terribly condescending and doesn't carry the charisma and humor her late husband did. I don't buy her charade as a truly converted woman nor her love of Christ. (Thus the reason I was trying to research her background. Ah well, what will I do at 1 a.m. now when I can't sleep?
I wonder what old man she'll marry next.
I wish her well in her "ministry" but frankly I feel she is terribly condescending and doesn't carry the charisma and humor her late husband did. I don't buy her charade as a truly converted woman nor her love of Christ. (Thus the reason I was trying to research her background. Ah well, what will I do at 1 a.m. now when I can't sleep?
I wonder what old man she'll marry next.
I have recently heard two or three of Ms. Scott's messages. Actually, I'm quite intrigued (and even moreso after reading some of the other comments)and plan to continue listening until I can get a real sense of her intent. I enjoy her demeanor and seeming sincerity. Interestingly, to date, I have not heard any requests for money or 'support'.
Two more observations:
1. the lack of prayer is really hard to understand, and
2. finally, and others have said it before me (namely Christ himself); let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
fjlauver
At first, I thought she may have been Dr. Scott's daughter.
About her past, Mary Magdeline was a prostitute. The Lord Jesus chose her to "preach" the first ressurection sermon.
Her bio on Wiki has been taken down. I found this site through google.
We are told that by one's fruits we should know who they are.
What are her "fruits"? (recent......)
PJ Trpster
trpsters@hotmail.com
When scripture is being shared (let's say, by anyone)---get your Bible out, find that scripture, pray that the Lord reveal His Word to your heart, take in what HE would have for you---and for the most part, take your mind OFF of the human who physically spoke the words. Just learn what you can from God's word with a heart for HIM, a desire to know HIM. Naturally if some nut case is rambling on and on, not even bringing scripture into their 'so-called' sermon, I have no use for that. It's the Word that speaks to us----not the deliverer.
brainiacs are quirky types anyway...why hate on her?
i wish she was still on ion at night here in NJ
BscMaPhd@yahoo.com
speaks of her Catholic oriented upbringing in Italy and Canada. Melissa has watched many of Dr. Scott's recorded messages, poured over his written notes and his favorite references, emulates him, but doesn't have the foundation or schooled analytical discipline to venture interactions with learned people.
The claims she and Dr. Gene Scott made of her linguistic skills are dubious since no one has heard her speak more than a few phrases of scripture that was planned in advance. That's for Hebrew, Greek and the other ancient languages she claims familiarity with. As with most Europeans, she is apparently fluent for singing and daily conversation in Spanish. She has asked for Spanish interpreters to volunteer and answer her phones. Dr. Gene Scott's proclamation of Melissa having an I.Q. of 186 has now been interpreted by even her core as his typical exaggeration or invention to make a point that he believed her to be intelligent and worthy of being obeyed by his workers.
No one, including ministry workers in her home and close to her daily, have ever heard her have a conversation with anyone in languages other than Italian, French, and English. Melissa doesn't speak extemporaneously in other than English, and occasionally French or Italian to other natives. When she teaches Hebrew to viewers, she explains the alphabet, some words, and a few fules of grammar. Beyond that, she gets tangled in seemingly trying to explain something difficult then makes a joke or excuse and stops, never getting past about half a dozen beginning level lessons.
As you might have noticed, her command of the English language leaves something to be desired. Either she doesn't notice or thinks she's correct in her English mistakes. The fact that she errs in English, although she is fluent, raises doubts as to the accuracy of her skills in other languages that she doesn't speak. She appears to be a reasonably intelligent, at least street wise, woman, but clearly lacks any wealth of
education in other subjects or in depth life experiences from which to draw in her pastoring capacity. However, she is not and never has been, academically inclined. It's unclear whether or not she completed high school. She has access to reference materials, but would probably benefit from some structured classes and experienced professors. Instead she
says she surrounds herself with Dr. Scott's teachings and materials, isolated from the religious or academic community and even from her own congregation, with whom she has no contact except for a few.
She cooks up leukwarm entrees with brazen glorification of herself above all. Melissa Scott's OK entertainment for fifteen minutes but don't count pastor wisdome or in depth Bible lessons.
No wonder God condems the masses of the world to hell, it (we)truly does deserves it. A few minutes looking at these critical posts is proof positive that his ultimate judgment on mankind is righteous and correct. We as humans truly are a plague on the earth, death and damnation is promised as human lot, there is no escape for those who judge for they are unrighteous to the core, damnation awaits those who judge.
Sorry, but you are mistaken about God's attitude toward mankind. He is rich in mercy toward sinners. All he asks us to do is repent and turn to Him. There will be a final judgement for those who reject the gospel, but we are not the plague on the earth; we are created in the image of God, and the precious Son of God died for us. We are sinners that need to be forgiven and redeemed, available to us all in Jesus Christ. He loves us and is no longer angry in us if we are in Christ. He took God's wrath for us.
I caught her last night on TV. I can assure you that she definitely does NOT speak Greek; she mispronounced the words consistently and could not even pronounce them correctly when they were written with the phonetic diacritics icluded.
Moron, unless you're over 2,000 years old then you have no basis for stating that ancient Greek ought to be spoken one way or another. All anyone in the today can do, even the world's finest scholars, is approximate a pronunciation. All systems of pronunciation are debatable, and still being debated.
In other news...did Melissa Scott ever do anal?
every one of you should be thinking twice about her and her motives. using the clergy to further her and her husband's desires and wishes is the worst form of religious following ever, and believe it or not, it aint uncommon within the christian community...but she is neither the first nor the last. it's one thing to preserve and pass on the teachings of an old sage like her husband, it's another thing to exploit them.
do yourself a favor. you want to know what's up with the torah (or the old testament for you christians), ask a rabbi. they have been interpreting torah for thousands of years, written thousands of pages of interpretation and having endured centuries of persecution in order to preserve them. of course, they cannot tell you much about jesus, but i guess from your POV in order to understand jesus and christianity you first got to understand where it all originated, dont you think?
didnt your mommy ever tell you not to believe everything you see on TV?
money selling her arousing nude photos, but directed and made money off of teenagers encouraging them to do the same thing.
If that isn't a mind for enslaving others less powerful then
what is?
tc
I've worked in a church for 17 years...news flash...all worship assemblies are a production. Just yesterday - I made sure the potted tree planter was turned about 3 inches to the right so it would be at the correct angle. I turned the bromiliads just the right direction. I made sure the marks made on the stage by the vacuum were going just the right direction. The lights are checked. The pews are polished. They take care of the details from what color the flowers on stage will be to anything you might imagin. IT'S A PRODUCTION. Image is important to all preachers....they are "fishers of men". Get real. It's not a bad thing. Getting up in front of any audiance has to be appealing! How pompus of anyone to even judge her right down to her personal idio"isms" like flipping her hair or playing with her glasses. I bet you have a few of those quirks too! What a thing to focus on!
How many churches have you worked in that hammer volunteers to give 20 to 30 hours a week of free time forever, when they signed up for 6 or 8 for two years?
Actually, I've worked for 4 preachers now. All of them had a higher standard of living than most of their church members. They enjoy a special tax status that most of do not. The amount is irrealevant. If we're talking thousands or millions. Being rich doesn't negate their ability to preach the gospel. King Solomn was rich beyond belief. Aparantly being rich isn't a sin....it's the use of money. I don't know what she personally gives to her church or charities, but regardless, that's between her and God.
The pope has an expensive pad too surrounded by priceless artifacts. He has a team of unpaid volunteers called nuns who promise a lifetime of volunteering. They give up everything. Nobody has asked the Pope to move out. He dines with dignataries and I'll bet drinks some pretty "fine wine"...nobody has says anything about that.
I'm not defending any of it, but let's not throw rocks. I don't know the circumstances or validity of any of those accusations. Celebrity preachers are all living at a high standard of living. I don't know how Billy or Franklin Graham live. Probably not in a 20 milion dollar mansion, but I'll bet much better than the common person. I've never been angry at them for that. God will always have His way. If Mrs. Scott is profiting by the mis-use God's name, then she'll get hers. I personally don't need to be her judge. I tune in every night to hear the teachings of the Bible and hopefully grow a little more each day in my Christian journey.
By reading all of these comments - she certainly has a lot of people tuning in to her television show. Too bad so many are spending so much time concentrating on her instead of God's word.
"Is it so bad to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates and jesus and Luther, and Copernicus and Galileo and Newton, and every pur and wise spirit that ever took flesh" -
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Freedom of speech and freedom of action are meaningless without freedom to think. And there is no freedom of thought without doubt" - Bergen Evans
"A foolish consistency is the hobglobin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosphers and divines" "Self=Reliance" - Ralph Wald Emerson
And this is my favorite - if we are referring to the Bible as the "Book of Life"...
"A book is a mirror, if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to look out" - G. C. Lichtenberg
"Is it so bad to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates and Jesus and Luther, and Copernicus and Galileo and Newton, and every poor and wise spirit that ever took flesh" -
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Freedom of speech and freedom of action are meaningless without freedom to think. And there is no freedom of thought without doubt" - Bergen Evans
"A foolish consistency is the hobglobin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosphers and divines" "Self=Reliance" - Ralph Wald Emerson
And this is my favorite - if we are referring to the Bible as the "Book of Life"...
"A book is a mirror, if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to look out" - G. C. Lichtenber
church there is one voice, the pastor's and it only goes one way, from their mouths to the minions.
Now Pastor Melissa Scott is distancing herself from Dr. Gene Scott and his elevation higher than God's message which she
claims is from his people loving him and elevating him, which was their downfall. Now she's preaching love, unity, family and prosperity, but only for her, not to extent to other Christians, other churches or real life families.
Here is one of my websites that explain the proper biblical way to judge. and also explains how many of you you that claim judge least you be judged are taking things out of context.
http://cnview.com/on_line_resources/is_it_right_to_judge.htm
Joe from chicago
OH and one more thing,, the NT says the jews lost their special convenant with God,, instead now Christians are Gods chosen people. For more info on God's chosen people here is another website that uses Scripture to explain, but its too lengthy to post here. http://en.bibleinfo.com/questions/question.html?id=753 Joe from chicago.
I doubt it,, but they are both involved with the satanic jewish kabbala, and the talmud.certainly not the torah.
But on a different note,, I suggest us Christians just pray for the lost. exposing them is one thing. But pray for them, dont hate them. joe from chicago.
In a world where the up and coming generation has earned the title of "The Generation of "Entitlemen", (and to think, us baby boomers have created them) God bless anyone who takes the time to encourage people to think of someone besides them self! There will always be jealousy with success...When I read some of the words of obviously self riotous people I have to ask..."Are you so in love with yourself that you think you will get in to heaven easier if you earn your way there? Are you doing good deeds because it will pave your way there? In the words of Ms. Scott..."How about just doing good things for the sake of doing them"? Jesus has died on the cross for you so you can go to heaven...he earned your way there. Shame on you to think you are so improtant that you could do that yourself....Enough of the Mish-Mosh..If you don't like her...don't watch her...it's real easy...
Perhaps one of the most surprising things I found out came out of the mouth of none other than Dr. Gene Scott himself. He said before they passed the collection bags, preparing for the "offering" of the day, "I just want all of you here to know that this is not a Church. You are not giving your money to a church... you are giving it to ME! I am your professor, and you are in an advanced University classroom this morning. If you were to get the same information that I am giving you here, you would be paying a LOT of money to learn what it is that I am giving to you now. So just think of it as paying your professor for your education." It was stunning and amazing to me that he was so forthright in letting people know ahead of time that they were not giving to charity (or the "church", if you will)at all, but to pay him for his insight and knowledge of the Scriptures. And believe me, that man could parse it down...whether you like his doctrine or approved of his methods.
He was a charcacter, in the truest sense of the word. And tho he ran the place a bit like a cult, he simply wanted and expected the decorum and respect of his audience (please note that it was an audience and NOT a congregation). It is named the Los Angeled UNIVERSI
