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Has anyone heard anything about this? Does anyone know anything about Todd Bentley? I've been hearing about this revival that's apparently happening in Lakeland, Florida. I don't know much about it but supposedly people are being healed of all kinds of illnesses, ect. I work with three women (one of which is a good friend of mine) who are going to travel down to this church to see this guy so I decided to do some looking around online about Todd Bentley. Bottom line, I don't like a lot of what I've read about him. He talks about some pretty far out stuff, way out of line with what I consider to be "mainstream" Christianity. This is a blog that I came across that talks about Bentley and some of his radical ideas and teachings.
Todd Bentley in His Element « The Grey Coats (broken link)
Should I talk to my friend and tell her of my concerns or just keep my nose out of it?
"According to The Report Newsmagazine,[3] a social conservative publication that is now uncirculated [1], Bentley was jailed for 18 months when he was fifteen years old for crimes of a sexual nature against an 7 year old boy."
"According to The Report Newsmagazine,[3] a social conservative publication that is now uncirculated [1], Bentley was jailed for 18 months when he was fifteen years old for crimes of a sexual nature against an 7 year old boy."
As for your friends... I guess as long as they are older than 7 they are ok.
Well according to the Wikipedia article, he apologized for that incident publicly and asked for forgiveness. He became a Christian after that. I'm not concerned about his past crimes, drug use, ect. It's his current (really far out) teachings that I'm concerned about.
Well according to the Wikipedia article, he apologized for that incident publicly and asked for forgiveness. He became a Christian after that. I'm not concerned about his past crimes, drug use, ect. It's his current (really far out) teachings that I'm concerned about.
I guess thats just where I draw the line. Sure I can forgive past mis deeds.. but I'm not gonna forget just because you found God.
I do find it a little curious that people might be more concerned about his teachings and less concerned by the fact that he had some sort of sexual relations with a child.. a child that was all of 7 years old.
Seems quite odd to me.
Would anyone here leave their child with this guy to babysit?
The guy aside, you don't just "have a revival," healing or not. Revivals have never been brought about without much travail and repentance. This "revival" isn't God.
The guy aside, you don't just "have a revival," healing or not. Revivals have never been brought about without much travail and repentance. This "revival" isn't God.
I wasn't there, I don't know the guy, and I have to admit I'm not impressed by his appearance....but....how do you know there wasn't much travail and repentance? Just asking...
Here is some more information about Todd Bentley, on YouTube. I saw it and thought of this thread. Just thought I'd share the links. Personally, after watching the videos, even without the commentary, I am of the opinion that people should stay away from this man.
Here is some more information about Todd Bentley, on YouTube. I saw it and thought of this thread. Just thought I'd share the links. Personally, after watching the videos, even without the commentary, I am of the opinion that people should stay away from this man.
I take back what I said. This is a violent man that has found a way to make it completely acceptable to maim people under the guise of God's healing power. This is complete insanity. I wouldn't want to be standing anywhere near this man.
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I saw the following link elsewhere a couple of days ago. After reading it plus a couple of other sites and watching a couple of videos, I'd definitely recommend steering clear of this. I'd also warn anyone I knew who was contemplating going to this "revival" meeting.
Bigthirsty also has a valid point. I do believe Christ can completely deliver a person from any past sin and lead him out of current temptation. However, I believe it is only prudent to safeguard children (and others) from potential predators. Since we know sexual sin becomes a stronghold in a person's life and recidivism (relapse) is prevalent among sexual offenders, I doubt I'd trust any past offender in this area.
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