Videos

Part 1: Catholic Critiques
Part 2: Protestant Critiques
Part 3: Toronto Blessing, Psychology, Hypnosis, Occult
Part 4: Can “Tongues” be Demonic?

* Viewer discretion advised: The following videos have been selected because of positive insights they contain. Some of them, however, contain various material that certain viewers may find offensive. Some videos are by traditional Catholics whose perspective on certain issues may offend non-traditional Catholics. Others are by Protestants whose erroneous characterizations of Catholic practices may offend many Catholics, and whose ‘Cessationist’ belief that miraculous gifts ceased after the apostolic age will be found objectionable by most Catholics. The inclusion of perspectives of these authors on the charismatic movement should not be construed as support for all their views on other matters. Still other videos are by secular news reporters whose purportedly ‘value-free,’ clinical and/or dismissive approaches may offend others. Yet all contain insights worthy of thoughtful consideration. Please view with discretion.

Part 1: Catholic Critiques

  • Father Isaac Mary Relyea (Franciscan priest, Diocese of Madison, WI), “On the Errors of Pentecostalism (aka Charismatic Movement)” (Sensus Fidelium, November 8, 2013), includes discussion of Fr. John Hardon’s critique of the Charismatic movement and of Carmelite spirituality.
  • “Charismatic Gifts: The Gift of Tongues” (Sensus Fidelium, October 11, 2014), refers the writings of Fr. Cornelius a Lapide (1567-1637).
  • Fr. Chad Ripperger, “On Speaking in Tongues – Exorcist Father Chad Ripperger” (The Reel Deels, April 2, 2018; Copyright 2015-2018 The Swords of Saint Michael).
  • John Vennari (late editor and founder of Catholic Family News), “‘Charismatic Invasion’: A Faithful/Orthodox Catholic Analysis of the Charismatic Movement” (Christus Rex Video, 2015), includes a discussion of the origins of the Charismatic movement with Fr. Nicholas Gruner, a brief critique of the movement by John MacArthur, the history of Pentecostalism (citing the Catholic apologist, Fr. Leslie Audoen Rumble, 1892-1975), Problems with Pentecostalism, Tongues, and reports of Charismatic activities at the 30th Anniversary of the Charismatic Renewal in Pittsburgh in June, 1997.*
  • John Vennari & Fr. Nicholas Gruner, “Charismatics & the Gift of Tongues” (The Fatima Center, March 16, 2015).*
  • Kevin MacLeod, “The Charismatic Deception” (Christiantruth, May 13, 2017) – on David Wilkerson, John Sherrill’s They Speak with Other Tongues (faithless liberal Episcopalian); Patti Mansfield (present at Duquestne; authored As By a New Pentecost, not materially Catholic); for Protestants, Baptism of the Spirit doesn’t “activate” Confirmation, since they have no Confirmation; conflicting revelations.*

Part 2: Protestant Critiques

Part 3: Toronto Blessing, Psychology, Hypnosis, Occult

  • Keith Luker (prophetic worship revivalist associated with Bethel Church, Redding, CA), “Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship EPK” (June 23, 2007) – a documentary featuring an interview with John and Carol Arnott, the “Founding Pastors” of the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship where the “Toronto Blessing” occurred.
  • Julia Somerville (English TV news reporter for BBC), “3D – The Toronto Blessing” (Prove All Things ITV Documentary, December 5, 2013) – a documentary featuring psychological effects of the Toronto Blessing, including psychological problems, hypnosis, and psychological manipulation. *** Key Source ***
  • Andrew Strom (evangelical author and evangelist from New Zealand), “Shocking Documentary: False spirits invade the church – Part 1” (July 5, 2010) – a documentary examining the close parallels between bizarre behaviors (uncontrollable laughter, animal sounds, passing out, involuntary movements or kriyas) exhibited in charismatic meetings like the Toronto Blessing and Kuldalini Hinduism.
  • An evangelical video producer based in Croatia, “Slain in the Spirit: Pentecostal/Charismatic movement exposed” (MusicManTrailers X, October 10, 2016) – hypnosis, deceptions, demonism, Hindu parallels, proliferation, another religion? [Note: start video from the beginning.]
  • Caryl Matrisciana, “Guru uses mind control to brainwash large crowd – RARE FOOTAGE” (Jeremiah Films, June 7, 2011) – extract from the documentary, Gods of the New Age, examining the ecstatic behaviors of devotees of the Kundalini cult of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh.*

Part 4: Can “Tongues” be Demonic?