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Prosperity theology (sometimes referred to as the

"Prosperity theology" (sometimes referred to as the prosperity gospel, the health and wealth gospel, or the gospel of success) is a Christian religious doctrine that financial blessing is the will of God for Christians. Speaking God's promises in faith, tithing to God, and giving to the poor, are accompanied with God's blessing. When emphasis is put on the Book of Malachi, prosperity is deemed as a contract between God and humans. Perfect tithing is required for God's blessing. In contrast, when emphasis is put on the blessings of Abraham coming to Christians through faith in Christ, believing and speaking in agreement with Galatians 3:9-14 (as an act of faith and honor toward God), results in God's security and prosperity. In this case, tithing and giving to the poor become an act of Christian grace. There are proponents for both sides. This is not to be confused with Dominion Theology, (God's promise of dominion to Israel applies to Christians today), whose proponents use wealth as a path to Christian dominion over society, and emphasize the importance of personal empowerment, proposing that it is God's will for his people to be happy. The atonement (reconciliation with God) is interpreted to include the alleviation of sickness and poverty, which are viewed as curses to be broken by faith. This is believed to be achieved through visualization and positive confession, and is often taught in mechanical and contractual terms.