User:ClaudeReigns/Notes/YWAM/support
Assertions that can be supported:
Theological Controversies
Some theologians oppose YWAM doctrine, practice, and associations with regards to:
- Sola Fidedoctrine.
- an ethical stance of consequentialism(the ends justify the means).
- Charismatic Movement.
- syncretism including the use of names of non-Christian deities and scriptures.
- publishing and endorsing New Apostolic Reformation and Third Wave teachings.
- association with and endorsement of Benny Hinn, C. Peter Wagner, et. al. as "false prophets"
- belief in territorial spirits
- a perceived alignment with dominionism and Latter Rain theology and eschatology.
David Clark, director of YWAM Minneapolis has rebutted that "Many of the doctrinal criticisms of YWAM come from radical individuals who do not appreciate
Calvinists
" while celebrating the movement's diversity which he claimed also includes Calvinists. [how ecumenical]
Excommunicated Members
Notable people excommunicated from YWAM include
Matthew Murray
.