Many explanations have been given for the
explosion of the Charismatic movement in Africa. Many have seen this as a
powerful visitation of the Holy Spirit. Whereas there is probably more than one
reason, I want to add my own observation to this for what it is worth. In this
blog post, I do not refer to the old conservative form of Pentecostalism once
represented by the Assemblies of God churches. I have in mind the current
extreme form that is mushrooming literally under every shrub and tree in Africa.
How can one explain this phenomenon?
I think that one reason why the Charismatic
movement in Africa has been like a wild bushfire is because it has not
challenged the African religious worldview but has instead adopted it. It has
simply baptised it with Bible verses and Christian words that previously meant
something totally different.
The
African Spiritual Worldview
Let me explain what I mean. The African
spiritual worldview consists of four tiers. Continue at Conrad Mbewe
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