Amy is happy, full of laughter and love, and always ready to difficult discussions on religion, society, politics, literature and everything that can address the issue. Reads a lot, to stay informed and enjoys intellectual jokes. She listens with understanding and speaking instead of sincerity has supported religious ideas and principles which may be different from others. Amy is from Virginia, delivered the home of Thomas Jefferson, the reason as the way of truth. As you can follow AmyPentecostal ministers and the church in Natchitoches, Louisiana? I went to find out.

First of all a bit 'of history. Many churches today, Protestants and Catholics, an arm charismatic, a segment that believes in a demonstrative form of worship than in terms of traditional ceremonies, which are familiar to many Christians.

Seeing these charismatic people screaming, cheering, waving, and talking loudly, in a way considered impolite or rude to other clubs, butare the ways of their faith and sense of immersion in the joy of it. These are people who take seriously their religion openly and show their joy. Yes, they are not afraid to "take Joyful Noise." There is talk of miracles, both physically and spiritually, healing, hear and see visions and the ability to heal the body, literally from their evils. Some argue that these charismatic to be "extra-biblical" because they have the words to the host computers and expression of movementHoly Spirit. Others see it as an animator in the promotion of spiritual rebirth. But what they are, grow and make a difference in their various congregations.

The Pentecostals are the "original" or "traditional" charismatic leaders in faith and conduct, and their historical development could be considered as a basis for the practice of mainstream groups. According to them most, the "classical Pentecostals" in the early 20th Century began. TheMovement emphasizes the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The evidence of this baptism was to demonstrate the problem of languages, which had been given spiritual gifts. This belief and practice has resulted in the elimination of the major Pentecostal churches. As a result they founded their own churches, became known as the Pentecostal Holiness Church, the Assemblies of God, United Pentecostal Church, the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee), the International Church of the Gospel quadrangularThe Church of God in Christ. Famous people like Aimee Semple McPherson and Sarah Palin have a part of this religious group.

According to Reverend Whitehead wells Natchitoches' the life of the Church, the Pentecostal movement of the early 20 was a renewal, what in the book of Acts and that was the beginning of the Christian faith and conduct. Speaking in Tongues as a witness of infusion of the Holy Spirit part of the response service inCenturies of Christian practice and just became more pronounced, and are logged in the early 1900s. Pentecostals believe in prayer, fasting and abstinence, but unlike some mainstream groups do not set aside a special time like Lent for these practices. They emphasize the modesty of dress and behavior so that women can not wear pants like men do not wear clothes, after the Reverend Whitehead. However, nobody should take the vows of poverty and give everything to the church. PentecostalsI think that people should prosper in all things for and live the life of the Gospel. They also believe in baptism by complete immersion, which is like a death, and therefore represents the rebirth of the spirit.

Reverend Whitehead and I discussed the current controversy on religion and politics. He said he has encouraged his parishioners to vote, but does not say who they choose. Although there is a biblical warning against running for preachera political office, he believes that it is very difficult for a preacher, a politician, because the duties and responsibilities, each to be unique. He sees the ministry as a profession rather than a profession, but notes that it is important to know and understand the Bible, Reverend Whitehead speaks well and very well read, unlike some stereotypes of Pentecostal ministers and their flocks. Had three years Bible School Education in Texas, but spoketo learn from its training through the lives and experiences, a priest of 40 years.

The Pentecostals are Christ-centered, believing in the Bible to read and Reverend Whitehead was his main message: "Jesus is God, and you are not saved just to be honest, even though this is the prevailing view in the world. And 'important based on the writings of challenge and realize that honesty is not the method of salvation. "

So that is the sum ofPentecostals: a kind of cult, see for a few, like others, but a coherent and consistent in its presentation and faith and deserves attention and respect. The style of worship may seem dramatic and differs some, but step inside a Catholic church, if you've already raised Mormon, and you will find that different. Much depends on the culture and faith, we come together, if we look like someone else's religion. Some people with other religions that believe that they comeIdiots are not stupid, they do not understand for the examination of individual differences and that these people are honest, caring and intelligent people can be. --- As Amy and her minister.