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Originally Posted by Hoovie
I want to agree with this post but you go a bit further than I am comfortable with.
1 I n spite of the vulnerability one may be subjected to, I would not totally rule an experience with God out.
2 The incidence of diapers and vomit are not accepted by any significant percentage of the Pentecostal/Charismatic circles.
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I understand I'm pushing the envelope here, especially with the "gagging" remark. But I left it there because I'd like to say something loud enough so that people may want to talk about it. The reality is, having someone, basically, simulate fainting, is very dangerous. And to blame that on God is completely irresponsible. And the fundamental truth is, there is nothing remotely CLOSE to this happening in the bible.
Yet, it's a part of nearly every pentecostal circle, in fact, I don't know of a pentecostal church that would speak out against it.
You're right..."pooping and vomiting in the Spirit" isn't endorsed by most in the pentecostal culture. But would you eliminate tongues based on the same criteria? It's not endorsed by the major majority of the Christian culture? Furthermore, if something is a common spiritual activity within the church, don't you think there should be some biblical precedent for it?
I've had people TRY to "slay me in the Spirit." I could give you the name of a fellow who pushed me so hard on the forehead, it hurt my back resisting. But I'm sorry, I'm not buying it.
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