Todd Bentley - God induced Violence?

[Scuba Pete]

People say that the Bible is open to interpretations... I say it's more open to various levels of understanding. That understanding comes only from God as you open yourself up to his truths.

[The_Her3tiK]

Originally Posted by Scuba Pete

People say that the Bible is open to interpretations... I say it's more open to various levels of understanding. That understanding comes only from God as you open yourself up to his truths.

Fair enough. I associate myself more with atheists than anyone else (if forced to categorize), though I was referring to this pastor with my comment. He certainly has a... unique way of preaching where that particular interpretation seemed valid.

[Scuba Pete]

I don't know many who think like me! The world is probably better off with things that way!

[The_Her3tiK]

Originally Posted by Scuba Pete

I don't know many who think like me! The world is probably better off with things that way!

If I had a nickel for every time I said that... haha

[L0gic]

I find this disgusting. The idea of a god is usually to understand how a phenomena occurs, to be in a nirvana, etc... . Hurting others seems to go not only against this but uses religion as a meat-shield.

[Azakel]

This is just wrong, so wrong. Kick her in the face and then people laughed.....

P.S. with your BAKER BOOTS!

[Charity]

Anointing is a gift from the Holy Spirit, usually allowing to preach, teach, sing, or understand God, Jesus and the scriptures. People are able to feel the difference when someone is anointed, it's like the difference in listening to someone preach and you know he is genuine and there is no doubt about his message and listening to a tv evangelist who is just preaching for money.... No preacher could ever be "anointed" by the Holy Spirit to act in such a manner.......That's why I would like more information or else I personally will consider it falsehood.

[Phasmid]

Haha... this is a joke right? "God, I need to help this guy" "Leg drop that sucka!" "Right'o!"

[spiritually inclined]

I don't believe that the Holy Spirit would tell someone to do this type of thing. It may be a spirit but not of God. I'm definitely not understanding what you mean by the pastors were not anointed enough to actually hurt you? could you please explain. I have never experienced or witnessed any action like this in any church? Very strange, would like to hear more.

In my experience, violent worship is common in Pentecostal churches, at least the one I was in, the United Pentecostal Church. It is a sect of Christianity that believes all churches that differ doctrinally are deceived and bound for hell.

They often describe pastors as being under the anointing of God, able to deliver an especially powerful message. I was being sarcastic when I said they weren't anointed enough to hurt me because the more excited these pastors get, the more dangerous they are. I've been trapped at the front of my former church. People laid hands on me, screaming in my face.

I've even seen people pull a woman out of her wheelchair, hold her up by the arms walking her around, and take pictures as if a miracle occurred. Afterwards they put her back in the wheelchair.

What was the denomination?

I don't know, but it sounds like a form of Pentecostalism or the charismatic movement to me.

Haha... this is a joke right? "God, I need to help this guy" "Leg drop that sucka!" "Right'o!"

I wish it was a joke, but I don't think it is. There are lots of videos on youtube about this guy.

James