This is great reporting from @publicroad on Hillsong, and this part absolutely tracks with my experiences with evangelical/charismatic churches. There's a reason Hillsong has become a model for so many. It's a very low bar, and it emphasizes good living over good works. https://twitter.com/publicroad/status/1335249618188333059

Churches like @HillsongNYC offer the appearance of sincere worship while justifying a whole lot of gluttony. They don't feel so much like churches as they do social clubs. Tithing is the membership fee. It's more about partying and networking than deepening one's faith.

And believe me, I am NOT opposed to partying and having a good time, but churches like @HillsongNYC go all-in on that aspect and tie it in with donations. It's a massive grift.