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What aspect of Pentecostal gatherings is directly linked to the survival of the family according to Akanle (2010)?
What aspect of Pentecostal gatherings is directly linked to the survival of the family according to Akanle (2010)?
In the context of the text, what is a significant issue that Pentecostalism in Nigeria influences?
In the context of the text, what is a significant issue that Pentecostalism in Nigeria influences?
What factor contributes to the overwhelming attendance at Pentecostal gatherings despite adversities mentioned?
What factor contributes to the overwhelming attendance at Pentecostal gatherings despite adversities mentioned?
According to Adogame (2003), what broad range of issues need consideration due to the ascendancy of Pentecostal movements in Nigeria?
According to Adogame (2003), what broad range of issues need consideration due to the ascendancy of Pentecostal movements in Nigeria?
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What type of factors are focused on in this chapter regarding participation in Pentecostal mass gatherings?
What type of factors are focused on in this chapter regarding participation in Pentecostal mass gatherings?
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What did Adejare express as the main reason for attending the congress?
What did Adejare express as the main reason for attending the congress?
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Which group is often excluded from activities of most Pentecostal churches?
Which group is often excluded from activities of most Pentecostal churches?
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What factor is highlighted as contributing to the aggregation of huge assemblies of people at Pentecostal gatherings?
What factor is highlighted as contributing to the aggregation of huge assemblies of people at Pentecostal gatherings?
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According to Marshall (2007), what plays a significant role in explaining the growth of Pentecostalism in Third World countries?
According to Marshall (2007), what plays a significant role in explaining the growth of Pentecostalism in Third World countries?
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What ideology is described as propelling patronage from the masses to Pentecostal movements?
What ideology is described as propelling patronage from the masses to Pentecostal movements?
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What does the text suggest is observed to coexist with worship activities at Pentecostal gatherings?
What does the text suggest is observed to coexist with worship activities at Pentecostal gatherings?
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What was one of the first major forms of Pentecostal political activism in Nigeria mentioned in the text?
What was one of the first major forms of Pentecostal political activism in Nigeria mentioned in the text?
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In what way has Pentecostalism acted as a unifying force according to the text?
In what way has Pentecostalism acted as a unifying force according to the text?
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What aspect of Pentecostalism contributes to breaking communal ties within families according to the text?
What aspect of Pentecostalism contributes to breaking communal ties within families according to the text?
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Which of the following areas is NOT mentioned as part of the national-level interplay involving Pentecostalism in the text?
Which of the following areas is NOT mentioned as part of the national-level interplay involving Pentecostalism in the text?
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How does Pentecostalism mirror the global infusion of religion into politics according to the text?
How does Pentecostalism mirror the global infusion of religion into politics according to the text?
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What role does Pentecostalism play in contrast to socio-economic disparity according to the text?
What role does Pentecostalism play in contrast to socio-economic disparity according to the text?
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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.
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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.
