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| Advantages: |
The people will be friendly and there will be a good atmosphere |
| Disadvantages: |
The program is structured so that awkward questions are not asked |
| Recommend to potential buyers: |
no |
You should be aware that the Alpha Course is one mans version of what Christianity is all about, a man called Nicky Gumbell.
I am a Christian myself, but would disagree with a lot of what he writes.
He sees everything from a Charismatic perspective and the whole aim of the course is climaxed by a day or weekend away where perhaps some people will lay hands on you to receive what he calls the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Its important for you to know that its mainly Christians from a Charismatic church or pentecostal belief who would believe in such a thing.
Most christians would say you have the holy Spirit the moment you become a Christian, and is not a "second stage"
Most people who attend Alpha courses are already Christians, and a lot of very important questions just aren't covered, and its less than honest in its opinions....very propagandish. Just don't accept everything ask questions
