Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

To: Alex Murphy

Aside from the levity of the post, this is to me a perfect example of a common misunderstanding and confusion that exists among many Christians. What is described is not charismatic but pentecostalism.

Genuine charismatic churches don't disrupt the service with gratuitous outbursts and obstreperous distractions created by individuals. They respect too much their fellow worshipers to interrupt the liturgy and communal devotion.
Some charismatic churches have meetings apart the service itself where all can express themselves individually without impeding the corporate common prayer and worship.

St. Paul's admonition about speaking in tongues is a good one. If you feel so compelled, fine, but don't let it become an obstacle to others who choose not to do so or don't understand. Don't, above all, be so self-preoccupied that you hinder other worshippers.


8 posted on 07/28/2006 10:27:31 PM PDT by T.L.Sink (stopew)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]


To: T.L.Sink; Alex Murphy; Tax-chick
"Don't ... be so self-preoccupied that you hinder other worshippers."

So you're saying there's a difference between "Avast!" and, um, "Halvast!"

13 posted on 07/29/2006 10:44:09 AM PDT by NicknamedBob (Mohammed was born in the wrong century. He would have made a Wonderful used-car salesman!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson