K. A. Paul

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K. A. Paul
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K. A. Paul in 2020
Born (1963-09-25) 25 September 1963 (age 57)
Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationEvangelist
Political partyPraja Shanti Party
Spouse(s)Mary Kilari
Children3

Kilari Anand Paul (born 25 September 1963) is an Indian Christian evangelist and the founder of the United States-based organizations Global Peace Initiative (GPI) and Gospel to the Unreached Millions (GUM).[1][2]

Personal life[]

Kilari Anand Paul was born to a Hindu family in the village of , Andhra Pradesh, India.[3] His parents were Barnabas and Santhosamma.[4][5] His parents converted to Christianity in 1966, and Paul became a Christian in March 1971, at age eight. Paul stated that he traveled with his evangelist father to hundreds of villages in India sharing the gospel and, at age 19, he entered full-time ministry.[6]

Paul has three children with his wife Mary Kilari.[7] His mother died while undergoing treatment in Visakhapatnam on 12 Feb 2019.[5]

Paul was granted honorary degree from in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada.[8]

Career[]

Paul has travelled to many countries and met numerous world leaders in his role as a Christian evangelist.[9][10][11][12] In 2006, Paul authored the book Al-Qaeda Winning–America Losing.[13]

In an article in The New Republic, Michelle Cottle compared him with Billy Graham and Jimmy Carter, writing that "Americans tend to prefer their humanitarian and spiritual leaders humble and self-deprecating, à la Jimmy Carter or Billy Graham. Paul, by contrast, is so desperate to convince you of his influence that he can come across as either a liar or a crank. And even those who aren’t turned off by Paul’s self-aggrandizement are often unmoved by his cause."[14]

In 2005, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability terminated the membership of Paul's organization, Gospel to the Unreached Millions, for failing to meet financial accountability and governance standards.[15]

Global Peace One[]

Paul walking off Global Peace One on 2 March 2004, on a humanitarian mission to Haiti

Through charitable contributions to his organization, Paul's backers provided funds to purchase a Boeing 747SP airplane that Paul named "Global Peace Ambassadors", which flew under the name "Global Peace One".[16] The airplane was formerly flown by China Airlines; it was the aircraft in the China Airlines Flight 006 accident. The airplane was used for missions to Third World countries, delivering disaster aid. A former crew member described it as a "flying death trap". The volunteer pilot, first officer, and flight engineer all quit in 2005 because of concerns over maintenance and non-payment of debts. The FAA eventually suspended the plane's operating certificate due to insufficient maintenance.[17] The aircraft is parked at Tijuana International Airport in Tijuana, Baja California, and is reported to be in poor condition with expired registration as of December 31, 2016.[citation needed]

Politics[]

Paul launched the Praja Shanti political party in India in 2008. He stated, "The purpose of starting the Prajashanti Party is to redeem people from slavery, promote equality among all people and all faiths and all castes and establish true democracy."[18] Paul said in January 2019 that his party would contest the 2019 elections in Andhra Pradesh.[19] His party's slogan was "Save Secular India". He stated that both central and state governments reneged on their election promises and deceived the people.[20] He contested unsuccessfully from Narsapur as a Lok Sabha candidate for 2019, securing 3,037 votes out of 1,325,028 cast.[21][22] His nomination for 2019 Bhimavaram Assembly constituency was rejected by the returning officer as he reached the place after the deadline.[23]

In the United States, Paul backed Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election due to Obama's opposition to the War in Iraq.[24] Paul then endorsed Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election.[25][26]

References[]

  1. ^ PRNewswire-USNewswire (11 July 2017). "Dr. K.A. Paul, President of Global Peace Initiative Advises President Donald Trump to Lift Sudan Sanctions". PR Newswire.
  2. ^ Nitin B. (9 April 2019). "Andhra polls: Is pastor K A Paul's strategy purely to confuse voters in the state?". The News Minute.
  3. ^ Sukumar, C. R. (22 May 2012). "Evangelist KA Paul arrested for murder conspiracy by Andhra Pradesh police" – via The Economic Times.
  4. ^ "K.A. Paul's father condemns arrest". 25 May 2012 – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "KA Paul Bereaved". The Hans India. 12 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Gospel to the Unreached Millions". ministrywatch.org. Archived from the original on 21 November 2003. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  7. ^ Dooley, Tara; Chronicle, Copyright 2005 Houston (29 January 2005). "Evangelist K.A. Paul moves spirits worldwide". Houston Chronicle.
  8. ^ Sethurupan, Nadarajah. ""Foreign Minister" in The New Republic".
  9. ^ https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2015/5/29/18571363/hastert-duped-into-letting-stranger-inside. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ https://www.newswire.com/news/dr-k-a-paul-advises-president-donald-trump-to-lift-sudan-sanctions-19670565. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ^ https://www.algemeiner.com/2016/01/29/k-a-paul-indian-evangelical-pro-israel-international-man-of-mystery/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. ^ https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2003/09/01/the-persuader. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. ^ K. A. Paul (2006). Al-Qaeda Winning--America Losing. Global Peace Initiative. ISBN 978-0-9789284-1-4.
  14. ^ "From The Tnr Archives: World's Most Popular Evangelist". The New Republic. 23 October 2008.
  15. ^ Hernandez, Nathaniel, "Hastert meets with critic over scandal", Washington Post. AP Story, October 10, 2006, viewed 03/16/2018
  16. ^ Tommy Morgren (10 June 2010). "End is near for Global Peace One". 747sp.com.
  17. ^ Craig Malisow (8 June 2006). "The Plane Truth". HoustonPress. Retrieved 8 June 2006.
  18. ^ "Evangelist K A Paul launches Praja Shanti Party in AP". The News Wire. 5 October 2008.
  19. ^ "Praja Shanti will contest 2019 polls, says KA Paul". The Times of India.
  20. ^ "Save secular India is PSP agenda: Paul". The Hans India. 7 January 2019.
  21. ^ "Jagan has 31 cases pending, Naidu one". Deccan Herald. 24 March 2019.
  22. ^ "Narsapuram Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 Live: Narsapuram Constituency Election Results, News, Candidates, Vote Paercentage". News18.
  23. ^ "KA Paul's Nomination For Bhimavaram Rejected". Sakshipost.
  24. ^ Jacob Kamaras (29 January 2016). "K.A. Paul: Indian, evangelical, pro-Israel international man of mystery". Jewish News Syndicate.
  25. ^ "Seven Reasons Why Dr. KA Paul, World's Most Popular Evangelist Is Backing Donald Trump for America's President". PR Newswire. 19 February 2016.
  26. ^ CDS Mani (2 December 2016). "Indian priest preached Donald Trump gospel". Times of India.

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