So true, mustardseed! And allanon is not here becuase, when it all boils down, I am sad to say, he is not really interested in spirituality.
It seems to me that Christian Churches and maybe individuals are so afraid of wildfire that they allow no fire at all. In their attempt to "Chose good and eshew evil" they have become paranoid and adopted the attitude of If we cant understand it throw it out. This is the problem with the Churches they are spiritually dead and have become the true persecutors of people who seek the truth. Chances are that if Jesus came back they would crucify him as the Jews did . They have spent the last 2000 years constructing a system by which they can claim to be following God and be righteous without having to mess with the details. They live as if they believe that God is dead.The Bible says " they honor me with their words but in their heart they are far from me". They heap leaders opon themselves who become blinded by their own ego and lead others astray into judmentalism. The Bible clearly states that Prophecy and intrepretation, healing, discernment exorcism etc etc are part the Christian Faith, but they choose to negate this. Many seem to have been decieved and are in strong delusion, and the problem is that everyone sees it exept themselves."there is none as blind as those that will not see". They convert with a sword like Allanon beating people with words and sometimes actual violence, but the only converts they get are people like themselves , who also want to use this "sword of righteousness" (as they think it to be). The abused becomes the abuser. Whole denominations are built on this harshness pride and very distorted twisting of the scriptures, Jehowas witness, Church of God and many many fundemental groups. They see themselves as flaming prophets (like in the old testament) calling down fire opon the enemies of God, instead of the humble sweet soft and patient shepherds they should be. A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still. Beware least you be of those who lead others astray for it would be better for you that a millstone be hanged around your neck and that you be cast into the sea, than if you should hurt one of His sheep. Beware when the world speaks well of you.
True Spirituality is seen in the LOVE you give. The hearts you encourage and the people you heal and help.
Regards Mustardseed