NYT: These Are Tough Times For Christian Prophets

The New York Times reports:

The past year has been riddled with prophecies that did not pan out. As the coronavirus swept the United States in the spring, several prophets issued public assurances that it would decline by Passover; Cindy Jacobs, one of the most influential American prophets, led a global day of prayer to “contain” the virus in March. And by the fall, so many prominent prophets had incorrectly predicted the re-election of Mr. Trump that the apologies and recriminations now constitute a crisis within the movement.

Prophecy is a facet of the fast-growing charismatic Christian movement, which has an estimated half-billion followers worldwide and is characterized in part by the belief that the “gifts of the spirit,” which also include speaking in tongues and supernatural healing, continue into the present day, rather than being an artifact of biblical times. Mr. Trump supercharged the public profile of this already ascendant stream of Christian culture.

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Self-described prophets are stars within one of the fastest-growing corners of Christianity: a loose but fervent movement led by people who believe they can channel supernatural powers — and have special spiritual insights into world events. https://t.co/MyrEdRumuk

— NYT National News (@NYTNational) February 11, 2021