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That's another part of the charismatic/pentecostal psychological makeup: us and them.


I've heard another spin, too, when undeniable fakery was exposed (think it was Popoff, not sure): yes, he uses tricks sometimes, but it's just to help people's faith get kick started. Then, the real thing can happen, in response to that faith.

Hmm. Sure, that makes sense. Faith based on lies, yeah, good stuff!

But yeah, the us-and-them mentality is the weapon of choice. When it fails, there's always a backup plan.
Tim