Why is the experience of miracles apparently more prevalent amongst Pentecostals and Charismatics than, say, Presbyterians and Lutherans?
Perhaps there is a tendency towards gullibility in those demographics. Take the success of charlatans like Benny Hinn as an example.
Several issues:i) We'd expect modern miracles to be less prevalent in theological traditions that are positively hostile to modern miracles. ii) Conversely, theological traditions that expect modern miracles can be prone to false expectations. iii) I'd also expect miracles to be more common in situations where Christians lack other resources.
What are you referring to when you say, "positively hostile"?
Why is the experience of miracles apparently more prevalent amongst Pentecostals and Charismatics than, say, Presbyterians and Lutherans?
ReplyDeletePerhaps there is a tendency towards gullibility in those demographics. Take the success of charlatans like Benny Hinn as an example.
ReplyDeleteSeveral issues:
ReplyDeletei) We'd expect modern miracles to be less prevalent in theological traditions that are positively hostile to modern miracles.
ii) Conversely, theological traditions that expect modern miracles can be prone to false expectations.
iii) I'd also expect miracles to be more common in situations where Christians lack other resources.
What are you referring to when you say, "positively hostile"?
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