[chronic_loser]

the false idea that the US is in revival of some kind.

I might not buy the whole package that tongues are "ceased" (again, I lean toward that view, but am not solid), but the sentence above needs to be stated in all caps with flashing HTML code.

One of the most disturbing things about some movements today is the insistence that we are actually now in the midst of revival. That is simply the silliest thing I have ever heard of, and only someone hopelessly bereft of any knowledge of what real revival looks like would say such a thing.

[George W. Bush]

One of the most disturbing things about some movements today is the insistence that we are actually now in the midst of revival.

Scripture tells of a great falling away in the End Times. Of persecution by those you considered brethren.

Yet the charismatics are preaching End Times but with a great revival and none of it can be gainsaid by the mere use of scripture (too judgmental). And they can never criticize, never test the spirits, never actually dissent or they'll be run out of the charismatic club (or get exorcised since these people believe a Christian can be demon-possessed).

It's a strange mix. But given their attitude toward scripture and their practices and the refusal to properly study and apply the Word, one cannot be surprised at the results.