Is Evangelicalism Becoming Charismatic?

January 7th, 2008 — 782 words by Brother Maynard

stainedglass-pentecost.jpg This morning I see that American Christianity is Turning Charismatic. Well, he phrases it as a question, but he’s pointing out a trend as he’s been comparing charismatics and evangelicals in the USA. Actually, he compares Christianity in general, but evangelicalism is a key part of the survey.

Charismatics are found throughout the fabric of American Christianity. Although just 8% of the population is evangelical, half of evangelical adults (49%) fit the charismatic definition. A slight majority of all born again Christians (51%) is charismatic. Nearly half of all adults who attend a Protestant church (46%) are charismatic.

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Silver and Gold Have We–Oops!

November 15th, 2007 — 1256 words by Brother Maynard

Crucifix and Money SynchroBlog: Money and The Church
The story is told of an occasion where St. Thomas Aquinas was walking with a prelate through one of the grand cathedrals of his day. Referring to a coffer filled with precious coins, the prelate remarked, “Behold, Master Thomas, the church can no longer say, as St. Peter, ‘Silver and gold have I none!’” St. Thomas was apparently quick with his retort, “Alas, neither can we say what follows, ‘In the name of Jesus Christ, rise up and walk.’”

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