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Why Do Some Churches Do This? by Frankenstein(op): 1:39pm On Nov 30, 2014
I attended a particular pentecostal church recently and throughout the service, the pastor in charge kept telling us to look at our neighbour and say some stuff to them. Sometimes the congregation will be asked to stand up and shout some stuff or for everyone to touch their neighbour and repeat some sentences a couple of times.

This new method is even being adopted by some Catholic and Apostolic churches too as it's going widespread and happens mostly during rendering of the sermon.

Can anyone tell me why they do this?
Re: Why Do Some Churches Do This? by Jakeattah(m): 1:41pm On Nov 30, 2014
normally when you repeat things like that, its harder to forget.
Re: Why Do Some Churches Do This? by Frankenstein(op): 2:15pm On Nov 30, 2014
Jakeattah:
normally when you repeat things like that, its harder to forget.
Our Lord Jesus Christ warned us to avoid vain repetitions.
Saying 'You're blessed' twelve times doesn't pack more power than saying it once.
Re: Why Do Some Churches Do This? by Nobody: 2:19pm On Nov 30, 2014
The more they have you repeating those things, the greater grip they have on controlling you. It's all about exercising control. In the end, it'll become so difficult to stop yourself from parting with thousands of naira when he then needs you to do it.
Re: Why Do Some Churches Do This? by Frankenstein(op): 2:55pm On Nov 30, 2014
goofyone:
The more they have you repeating those things, the greater grip they have on controlling you. It's all about exercising control. In the end, it'll become so difficult to stop yourself from parting with thousands of naira when he then needs you to do it.
You are not a Christian, are you?
Re: Why Do Some Churches Do This? by Nobody: 3:22pm On Nov 30, 2014
Frankenstein:
You are not a Christian, are you?
No, I'm thankfully not.
Re: Why Do Some Churches Do This? by sseunth(m): 3:50pm On Nov 30, 2014
Frankenstein:
Our Lord Jesus Christ warned us to avoid vain repetitions.
Saying 'You're blessed' twelve times doesn't pack more power than saying it once.
you are nt repeating it...u are jst sayin it into sum1's life
Re: Why Do Some Churches Do This? by Nmeri17: 10:57pm On Jan 03, 2015
say to yo neighbor "neighbor??" this post shall never make front page undecided
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