[Liberal Classic]

I suspect that what you just said touches on the basis of Hinn's and other "charismatic" leaders' popularity. I think people go to have an "experience" of some kind. They want to go to some place where they can "feel" the presence of the Lord, instead of standing on what is written in the scripture.

[Lexinom]

I think people go to have an "experience" of some kind. They want to go to some place where they can "feel" the presence of the Lord, instead of standing on what is written in the scripture.

That appears to be the case. It's endemic in our culture. How often do you hear "I feel that..." rather than "I think..."? Outcome-based eductation, etc.

[sheltonmac]

If you want some scary, late-night reading, pick up a copy of Hank Hanegraaf's Counterfeit Revival. You'd be amazed at just how loony some of these "mainstream evangelicals" really are.