lozza wrote:
2) What is the definitive DIFFERENCE between Pentecostalism and Charismaticism. Are they the same thing. How different?

I think they're similar in content, but different in terms of presentation and origin.
Good. If we can, I would like to flesh out the similarities and the differences. One difference I have heard of is that Pentecostalism is usually associated with nominal Pentecostal churches, while the charismatic churches are mainline spinoffs trying to integrate Pentecostal practices, while trying to avoid the lower-class people within nominal Pentecostal churches. Perhaps the difference is educational levels? Pentecostals tend to be uneducated, whereas the charismatics tend to be more or less educated?

You mentioned presentation. Perhaps you can explain, if you have the time. Maybe the music is slightly different? Maybe the charismatics have brighter building architecture and stage craft?


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