So what exactly is your question?
Vibrating in the spirit, drunk in the spirit, whatever you call it, it’s the same junk pushed for about 100 years now by liberal religions in the name of pushing man’s evidence to show one has the Holy Spirit. If they would just believe the Bible and nothing but the Bible, such phony gimmicks would be cleared up for them. But they won’t, they like the money and power too much.
I understood you all the way to your last sentence, then I have to ask, huh? I don’t see what that has to do with the prior comments.
As for the foundational question of the thread, I guess it all goes to does it build God or distract from him. I’ve visited several churches that have these odd practices and I can honestly say, none of them felt like they where doing any of it for God. Not sure I would call it occult.
I'd chalk it up to entirely too many Red Bulls.
You seem to be trying to start an argument with a false assumption that “mainstream evangelism” (whatever that is) condones a practice that, in your opinion, resembles demonic possession. Furthermore, you try to link it to politics.
Just get your bible out and study it. Most of what is wrong in the religious world today comes from men trying to tamper with the simplicity of the gospel.
If something smells bad to you, don’t breathe it.
I’m a fundamental bible-thumper who considers myself an evangelical and who will vote for McCain in November. I don’t speak in tongues, quiver, shake, or call storms down on my enemies.
I do, however, live a quiet life in the Word (I Thess. 4:11).
Try it.
They will know you are Christians by your love..
“By their fruits you shall know them..”
What evidence is there that this “experience” leads to greater good for God’s Kingdom? That will answer your question. Is it producing faith and good works in those who have “vibrated in the spirit?” Without works their faith is dead.
Should I trust Google, which is famous for having the corporate motto, "Don't be evil", or mainstream evangelicalism, which is infamous for defending George Bush and the Republicans?
Uhhhh. Ummmmm.
Is Vibrating in the spirit a Biblical Experience or an Occult Phenomenon?
At best, a delusion or an indication that the meds meed adjusting. At worst occult.
YEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!
(in best TV Evangelist voice)
I’ve never heard of this Todd Bentley fellow before your post, but just after reading it, I went to another website and saw an article about him from today. Apparently, he and his wife just split up this week. THe article also highlighted some kid who was “healed” of Spina Bifida by him and seen struggling to walk just a few minutes later. His people were unable to provide any evidence of healing at any of his services. It seems that he’s a false prophet and a charlatan.