In today's society, Christianity is plagued by many disagreements about how to address current issues in society. These problems arise because Christians have the same fundamental beliefs, but often disagree on the details. This is why there is a panoply of denominations in the Christian faith. The way many factions of Christianity interpret the word of God can be classified into different gospel styles, such as evangelicalism and fundamentalism. One such category that is beginning to gain popularity in today's society, often taught in megachurches, is the prosperity gospel. The prosperity gospel, also called the “health and wealth gospel” from Scot McKnight's Internet article “The Problem with the Prosperity Gospel,” is the belief that if humans adhere to God's will, then He will time will bless them with a prosperous life (McKnight) . This prosperity often comes in the form of health and wealth according to many megachurches that preach this gospel. In times of economic strife, the prosperity gospel offers comfort in the hope of a prosperous future. It is also suspected that Prosperity Gospel has also become an outlet for people who have a significant amount of money as a means of justifying their wealth. Whatever your reason for believing this gospel, it is important to remember that the prosperity gospel is only one of many ways we can interpret the teachings of the Bible. First of all, the prosperity gospel is based on the belief that through strong faith, God will reward you with health and wealth on Earth. An article written in the journal The Evangelical Review of Theology entitled “Prosperity Theology: TD Jakes and the Gospel of the Almighty Dollar” states that this form of gospel prea...... middle of paper ......tist, Andrea . “After the Garden Is Gone: Megachurches, Pastoral Care, and theologies of Consumption.” Disclosure. AND. 19.2010.83-96. Premier of academic research. Network. November 21, 2013. “Statement of the Lausanne Theological Working Group on the Prosperity Gospel.” Evangelical Review of Theology. vol. 34.2. April 2010. 99-102. Premier of academic research. Network. November 18, 2013.Lee, Shayne. “Prosperity Theology: T.D. Jakes and the Gospel of the Almighty Dollar.” Crossed currents. vol. 57.2. Summer 2007. 227-236. Premier of academic research. Network. 18 November 2013. The new international version. Ed. International Biblical Society. Colorado: Colorado Springs, 1984. Print.Machado, Daisy L. “Capitalism, Immigration, and the Prosperity Gospel.” Anglican theological review. vol. 92.4. Fall 2010. 723-730. Premier of academic research. Network. November 21, 2013.McKnight, Scottish. Network of beliefs. Network. November 21 2013.