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Old 10-03-2007, 08:50 PM
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Actually, the name Non-denominational is a euphemism for Charismatic which has bad connotations. It is the same arm as Pentecostal but much less strict for women (no prohibitions on pants, short hair or makeup.) I grew up hearing people speak in tongues at church, dance in the Spirit and laugh in the Spirit. Being "filled with the Holy Spirit" is the common theme that encompasses these groups. They no longer call themselves Charismatic because this conjures images of snakes, etc from the really far right wing groups in this religious sect. If your pentecostal church is rather moderate, yours is the exception not the rule. A true Pentecostal church as originally conceived believes that you do not go to heaven if you are not filled with the Holy Spirit. The believers who only accept Christ as their personal savior do not qualify. They also are very strict and adhere to all of the rules I stated before.
I know that you probably don't mean it that way, but I take offense to not going to a "true pentecostal church" because we don't follow any of those silly rules. That makes me feel that i'm being led by false teachers, and that we aren't being taught the "truth." The Pentecostal church came about after the day of Pentecost (as described in Acts:2) I've been around people speaking in tounges, the "slaying" of the Spirit, etc.

Like I said, you might not mean it in that way, but that is how I took it. Anyways, if anyone wants to discuss this further, you can PM me.

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Old 10-03-2007, 08:59 PM
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I know that you probably don't mean it that way, but I take offense to not going to a "true pentecostal church" because we don't follow any of those silly rules. That makes me feel that i'm being led by false teachers, and that we aren't being taught the "truth." The Pentecostal church came about after the day of Pentecost (as described in Acts:2) I've been around people speaking in tounges, the "slaying" of the Spirit, etc.

Like I said, you might not mean it in that way, but that is how I took it. Anyways, if anyone wants to discuss this further, you can PM me.

Back to your regularly scheduled thread (which i still call BS on)
What I meant by the "True Pentecostal Church" is what the church was originally. Just like the "True Church" mentioned by catholics is the Catholic church and only the Catholic church. Since I am not a pentecostal (if you remember, I was raised Charismatic or Non-denominational), I have no reason to make anyone feel like they are following a false religion. My point is that what you are calling pentecostal is a modern take on the original church. Get offended if you want, but it's the truth. Do you know any "classic" Pentecostals? I knew a lot of them through the years. Your Pentecostal church sounds more like my Non-denominational church. They sound more alike in style rather than in name. If your church chooses to label itself as Pentecostal, more power to them, but be aware that it's not the traditional version of the name. And...it sounds like the OP's version of Pentecostal is more like the version of Pentecostal I know. This would explain your disbelief in the level of strictness.
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