17 Questions
What aspect of Pentecostal gatherings is directly linked to the survival of the family according to Akanle (2010)?
Socio-political institutions of welfare
In the context of the text, what is a significant issue that Pentecostalism in Nigeria influences?
National integration
What factor contributes to the overwhelming attendance at Pentecostal gatherings despite adversities mentioned?
Spiritual protection
According to Adogame (2003), what broad range of issues need consideration due to the ascendancy of Pentecostal movements in Nigeria?
Politics, economy, culture, and wellbeing
What type of factors are focused on in this chapter regarding participation in Pentecostal mass gatherings?
Material or non-spiritual purposes
What did Adejare express as the main reason for attending the congress?
To worship and meet God
Which group is often excluded from activities of most Pentecostal churches?
Old and illiterate individuals
What factor is highlighted as contributing to the aggregation of huge assemblies of people at Pentecostal gatherings?
Intellectuality and prosperity ideology
According to Marshall (2007), what plays a significant role in explaining the growth of Pentecostalism in Third World countries?
Economic situation
What ideology is described as propelling patronage from the masses to Pentecostal movements?
'Prosperity'
What does the text suggest is observed to coexist with worship activities at Pentecostal gatherings?
Socioeconomic factors
What was one of the first major forms of Pentecostal political activism in Nigeria mentioned in the text?
The establishment of the Christian Students’ Social Movement of Nigeria in 1977
In what way has Pentecostalism acted as a unifying force according to the text?
Bringing together people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
What aspect of Pentecostalism contributes to breaking communal ties within families according to the text?
Focus on individual spiritual growth over communal support
Which of the following areas is NOT mentioned as part of the national-level interplay involving Pentecostalism in the text?
Social media influence
How does Pentecostalism mirror the global infusion of religion into politics according to the text?
By emphasizing prayer, sermon, and social mobilization
What role does Pentecostalism play in contrast to socio-economic disparity according to the text?
It serves as an agent of unification
Study Notes
Pentecostal Movements in Nigeria
- In the last three decades, Pentecostal movements have rapidly ascended in Nigeria, influencing politics, economy, culture, and the wellbeing of the general masses.
Socio-Political Governance
- Embedded in Pentecostal gatherings are issues connected to the survival of the family, including socio-political institutions of welfare, economy, political structures, and national development.
Participation in Pentecostal Mass Gatherings
- The rate at which people attend Pentecostal gatherings is overwhelming, despite the menace of insurgencies, kidnappings, accidents, crimes, and epidemic outbreaks.
- Material or non-spiritual purposes are significant reasons for participation in Pentecostal mass gatherings.
Characteristics of Pentecostal Churches
- Pentecostal churches are attractive to youths and elites in society, but often exclude the old and the illiterate.
- The mantra of 'prosperity' and intellectuality help aggregate huge assemblies of people.
Economic Factors
- Economic motivation is a core reason for some people's attendance of Pentecostal gatherings.
- Diverse economic activities occur side by side with worship activities in Pentecostal gatherings.
History of Pentecostalism in Nigeria
- The Christian Students' Social Movement of Nigeria, founded in 1977, is one of the first major forms of Pentecostal political activism in Nigeria.
Pentecostalism and National Development
- Pentecostalism acts as a node in the interplay of culture, economy, politics, tourism, modernity, capitalistic tendencies, and development on the national level.
- As an agent of unification, Pentecostalism has served as a rallying point for people with diverse social backgrounds and economic possibilities.
Explore the impact of Pentecostal movements on various aspects of Nigerian society, such as politics, economy, culture, and social welfare. Understand the interconnected issues surrounding Pentecostal gatherings and their implications on family survival and socio-political governance.
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