RESOURCES
Welcome to the Resource page of AFP. We have assembled information
that you -- the former Pentecostal (or soon to be) -- might find useful
for your spiritual journey. Our resources include information about
where we've come from, and information to assist you in fulfilling your
current spiritual goals. Some of our resources are off-site -- use your
browser back button to return to AFP.
The following essays,
articles, and outside resources linked to this page are for educational
and entertainment purposes only. They were chosen in the hopes of
possibly eliciting interest from the ex-pentecostal and/or spiritual
explorer, and should not - in any way - be construed as necessarily
being the opinion of the President, Founder, Directors of
Association of Former Pentecostals or the Webmaster of this website,
unless otherwise stated.
Criticisms of Pentecostalism
This page has a list of off-site commentaries critical of
the Pentecostal / Charismatic movements. Criticisms include commentary
on particular denominations within the movement, the movement at large,
or particular personalities within the movements.
Essays
& Experiences
This page has a collection of
essays of personal commentary and experiences by people affected by the
Pentecostal / Charismatic denominations and congregations. Some links
may take you to off-site commentary.
History of Pentecostalism
A list of off-site resources
detailing the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements.
Resources for Spiritual Abuse & Recovery
Information on counseling resources,
as well as other informative sites on the topic of spiritual and
religious-based abuse.
Christianity Resources and Church Links
Resources for the Christian
"pilgrim," including links to major Christian faiths and denominational
websites. This page is specially designed for the spiritual traveler
wishing to remain within the greater Christian arena.
Other Religious / Philosophical Resources
Resources investigating other major
world faiths, philosophies and other thought systems. This page
explores systems for the spiritual traveler exploring outside of
traditional Christianity.