Neo-charismatic movement

== Controversies ==
Various Christian groups have criticized the Pentecostal and charismatic movement for too much attention to mystic manifestations such as [[glossolalia]] and to [[anti-intellectualism]].<ref>Wolfgang Vondey, ''Pentecostalism: A Guide for the Perplexed'', T&T Clark, UK, 2012, pp. 37–38</ref>

In 2013, the Evangelical [[pastor]] [[John F. MacArthur]] criticized the charismatic movement on several points which he said were "patently unbiblical", including the majority support for [[prosperity theology]] which led to moral and financial scandals; its proximity to the [[New Age]] movements where [[God in Christianity|God]] is presented as a servant of the needs of believers; multiple false prophecies; and disorderly worship services.<ref>Michael Gryboski, [https://www.christianpost.com/news/excerpts-from-john-macarthurs-strange-fire-book-suggests-flames-of-controversy-over-charismatic-movt-to-still-burn.html Excerpts From John MacArthur's 'Strange Fire' Book Suggest Flames of Controversy Over Charismatic Mov't to Still Burn] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010100216/https://www.christianpost.com/news/excerpts-from-john-macarthurs-strange-fire-book-suggests-flames-of-controversy-over-charismatic-movt-to-still-burn.html |date=2020-10-10 }}, christianpost.com, US, October 24, 2013</ref> The [[Pentecostal]] General Superintendent of the [[Assemblies of God USA]], [[George O. Wood]], acknowledged that there had been isolated cases of erroneous behavior and teaching in Pentecostal and charismatic churches, but said that the movement had made a great contribution to evangelization in the world.<ref>Nicola Menzie, [https://www.christianpost.com/news/assemblies-of-god-leader-acknowledges-some-strange-fire-among-pentecostals-charismatics.html Assemblies of God Leader Acknowledges Some 'Strange Fire' Among Pentecostals, Charismatics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010205315/https://www.christianpost.com/news/assemblies-of-god-leader-acknowledges-some-strange-fire-among-pentecostals-charismatics.html |date=2020-10-10 }}, christianpost.com, US, October 29, 2013</ref>