Bruce Michael
Well-Known Member
Shalom,
It is true that the tongues phenomenon is not exclusive to Christianity. Very similar stuff occurs in the Subud Latihan, Kundalini groups and other venues.
The "Toronto blessing" also was to be found in pre Christian times- it was favorite pagan party trick. However, the "recipients" do not walk out of the tent with anything they didn't have to begin with.
Some of the stuff captured on video is - apart from the outright fraud - extraordinary. It demonstrates a loss of consciousness in the Pastor as well as the congregation. Listen to the "holy laughter".
We always must stand guard over our consciousness, dimming it in this way is not good- as demonstrated by these videos. If we leave ourselves "blowing in the wind" this way and that, then yes, we may pick up some good- but that's not all that's blowing around out there.
Indeed, we are careful not to judge, but we must discriminate as to what we ourselves would like to become.
A good heart and a clear conscience is a great protection.
-Br.Bruce
It is true that the tongues phenomenon is not exclusive to Christianity. Very similar stuff occurs in the Subud Latihan, Kundalini groups and other venues.
The "Toronto blessing" also was to be found in pre Christian times- it was favorite pagan party trick. However, the "recipients" do not walk out of the tent with anything they didn't have to begin with.
Some of the stuff captured on video is - apart from the outright fraud - extraordinary. It demonstrates a loss of consciousness in the Pastor as well as the congregation. Listen to the "holy laughter".
We always must stand guard over our consciousness, dimming it in this way is not good- as demonstrated by these videos. If we leave ourselves "blowing in the wind" this way and that, then yes, we may pick up some good- but that's not all that's blowing around out there.
Indeed, we are careful not to judge, but we must discriminate as to what we ourselves would like to become.
A good heart and a clear conscience is a great protection.
-Br.Bruce