The Charismatic Movement in Singapore

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  • シンガポールのカリスマ運動
  • シンガポール ノ カリスマ ウンドウ

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There has been a significant increase in the number of young people converting from traditional Chinese Religion to the Christian Charismatic movement since the 1980s. Faith Community Baptist Church, especially, is a mega-church which has a large following. The features of FCBC is the small group (Cell Group) organization and the theology of The Third Wave Movement to emphasize a miracle. For example, "Testimonies" of cell members, given during the pastor service and cell group meetings, reveal cases of miracle healing. In this way, firstly, Chinese Singaporeans are attracted to FCBC hoping for a miracle to cure physical disease. Secondly, FCBC provides young people with spiritual or mental healing. Thirdly, FCBC provides the meaning of life and a spiritual lifestyle to the follower. This multi-function of FCBC is its great attraction for younger Chinese in Singapore.

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