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Originally posted by Dramnek_Ulk:
And this so-called religious revival (which is small and affects not many people) is a reflection of the increasing alienation within our societies caused by the pressures of modern capitalism. For example someone I know had a nervous break down as a result of overwork, he then deicided it was a relgious conversion experience. He went to a fundamentalist church and... Turned into an Anti-Semitic, Gay bashing, Intolerant lout of a man.)
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See this is what I'm talking about. You have not met these people, not spoken to them, have not seen their numbers, nor heard their testimonies, yet you presume to judge THEIR MOTIVES. How are you reaching this judgement? Scientifically? Hardly. You are applying your experience universally. Failing to take into account peoples differences in perspective, experience, mindset, and deeds. One mans experience in England means nothing to the thousands of people in the Church I'm talking about.
The South Korean Church I mentioned has at least one million members. That's one church.
The Singaporean Church I worked in has 13,000 members in a City of 3.5 million. In one night, I witnessed, I personally witnessed 1756 people come down and convert from Buddhist/Daoist religion to Chrsitianity. IN ONE NIGHT. The church revival is huge in Asia. Europe is of no significance. Held in thrall by ancient Catholic or Orthodox ritualism. However, even there, in the bastions of legalistic heirachial churches we are seeing incredible growth in newer, alive Pentecostal Churches.
And. Mark My words. There is revival in New York. Like a seed this will grow. Outward. Using the arts as a means of communicating in spirit the love of Christ.