Pentecostalism love

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  • noun Christian religious movement that emphasizes the Holy Spirit.

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Examples

  • Tulsa, long a global hub of Pentecostalism, is hosting an international study to look at what has become the fastest-growing arm of the Christian faith.

    Religion news roundup: Scientology, religion trends, Islam, Gwen Shamblin, and more 2009

  • Pentecostalism is one favorite candidate; it is sweeping through Latin America and Africa, already claiming some half-billion followers around the world.

    And The Winner Is... 2008

  • Pentecostalism is one favorite candidate; it is sweeping through Latin America and Africa, already claiming some half-billion followers around the world.

    And The Winner Is... 2008

  • Whereas African Christian leaders must guard against fanaticism and reign in the extremists, the positive and simple faith of African Christians that has been encouraged by Pentecostalism is a refreshing blessing and challenge to the worldwide body.

    Seizing Tomorrow 2007

  • Though this can be and often does degenerate into syncretism, I personally believe that this renewed “spiritual” emphasis of Pentecostalism is healthy for Christianity in Africa.

    Seizing Tomorrow 2007

  • Pentecostalism is by definition a grassroots movement, without an encompassing hierarchical structure.

    The Preacher 2006

  • Pentecostalism is by definition a grassroots movement, without an encompassing hierarchical structure.

    The Preacher 2006

  • Today, Pentecostalism is the fastest-growing form of Christianity in the world.

    They Made America 2006

  • Today, Pentecostalism is the fastest-growing form of Christianity in the world.

    They Made America 2006

  • Pentecostalism is widely recognized by religious scholars as the fastest-growing Christian movement in the world, reaching into many different denominations.

    Witnessing The New Reach Of Pentecostalism 2002

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