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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lukewarm enthusiasm for pop-religion journal,
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This review is from: Charisma (Magazine)
I have read Charisma magazine for many, many years, and over those years my enthusiasm for this publication has waned, perhaps coinciding with my spiritual journey away from the more excessive fringes of the charismatic movement. Of course, what I consider the "fringes" (Word-faith theology especially) now unfortunately seems to be the charismatic mainstream. Charisma takes a far too uncritical stance when it comes to aberrant theology like Word-faith, and in some instances seems to have "sold out" to that particular interest. Sometimes the magazine does dare to take an unpopular stand, which is to its credit (like an article a few years ago criticizing multi-level marketing techniques). Most troubling to me is the perception of pandering to the Christian "star system" that makes celebrities out of people in an arena where there should ideally be no celebrities. The magazine also accepts dubious advertising, publicizing conferences featuring self-proclaimed "apostles" and "prophets". As much as I criticize Charisma, it is not a totally useless publication. The news section is informative concerning trends in popular Christianity, bringing attention to grass-roots movements that sometimes flies under the radar of other publications like Christianity Today. But while Christianity Today can be likened to a full and hearty meal, Charisma can be likened to a Twinkie: tasty but ultimately non-filling and non-nutritious.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mixed Review,
By A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "What should ... (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Charisma (Magazine)
"Charisma" magazine has gone through positive and negative changes in the last 10 years.
What once was a lighthouse for charimastic Christians has evolved into a less discriminating publication. "Charisma" seems to have lost sight of the necessary theological assessment of varying beliefs. In a New Age, everything-might-be-true spiritual environment we live in, they need to be more cognizant of the challenges on charimastic belief. In tough issues like the Browsnville Revival and the Toronto Blessing, "Charisma" should be tougher. Analyze it, "Charisma," don't wait for the media to tear it apart. Likewise, "Charisma" isn't strong enough when imposters come to town, chasing money in the name of a faulty health and wealth theology. Similarly, the cult of personalities in charimatic movements is terribly rampant and ignored by church leaders. No other charismatic publication is taking these issues to task, but "Charisma" is in the best position to do so. However, there are some good things. "Charisma" is the best of its lot. There simply are not other well-written, well-designed magazines or charismatic Christians. They do report solidly on religious persecution issues. They also cover the news of the Christian church at-large effectively, almost as well as the more news-based "Christianity Today." Three stars? Yep. I wish I could give it more, but until "Charisma" starts a deeper inspection and introspection of the charismatic events and people, I must regrettably stay at three. I recommend "Charisma" but with reservations. Anthony Trendl http://anthonytrendl.com
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Mouthpiece for the modern charismatic renewal,
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This review is from: Charisma (Magazine)
Charisma is a good source for news of the latest goings-on in the world of the contemporary charismatic movement. If you want to know what the televangelists are up to, where the latest revival is breaking out, or in what exciting and exotic ways the Holy Spirit is being manifested in this place or that, Charisma magazine is the place to look. Its usefulness pretty much ends there.The glossy advertisements for hotshot healing evangelists, success gurus and big-name ministries are simply nauseating to most outside the world of card-carrying Pentecostals and charismatics, and next to them, anything useful or sensible the editors might occasionally have to say looks rather hollow and disingenuous. Most of the content will seem alien and bizarre to all but health and wealth, devil-bashing conservative fundamentalists. And "fundamentalist" -- despite the sometimes relatively moderate stance of the editors -- does describe very accurately Charisma's readership, I think, as a glance at the letters page will usually show. One caveat: It is a few months since I have been a regular reader, so there is a slim chance things may have changed.
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