Divine Healing or Divine Death: Recent Fatalities in Faith Assembly - Chino Ross Podcast Episode 290

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John and Chino discuss the historical roots of modern Pentecostalism and its ties to faith-healing movements. They explore the influence of John Alexander Dowie and his impact on figures such as Charles Fox Parham, F. F. Bosworth, and William Branham, leading to the establishment of the Latter Rain movement and faith healing doctrines. The conversation turns to the case of Hobart Freeman and the continued impact of his teachings, which discouraged medical treatment and resulted in preventable deaths. They analyze how faith healing movements manipulated doctrine to defend harmful practices and the lasting effect of these ideologies on their followers.

The discussion highlights Freeman’s legal troubles, including his indictment and court proceedings, where he evaded direct answers regarding his teachings against medical treatment. John and Chino emphasize the dangers of blending personal doctrine with scripture, using examples such as Paul’s reference to Luke as “the beloved physician” and the biblical use of wine for medicinal purposes. They examine how Freeman’s teachings evolved from a positive healing message to a rigid, anti-medical stance that led to tragic outcomes. The episode serves as a warning about the dangers of unchecked religious extremism and the importance of questioning doctrines that contradict reason and compassion.

00:00 Introduction
00:31 The Origins of Healing Revivals and John Alexander Dowie
02:07 Early Healing Movements and Their Controversial Practices
04:26 The Influence of Dowie on Pentecostalism and Faith Healing
06:00 The Legacy of Hobart Freeman and Continuing Preventable Deaths
09:02 Ongoing Faith Healing Deaths in Northern Indiana
12:27 Freeman’s Shifting Teachings and Increasing Medical Rejection
15:17 The Biblical Perspective on Physicians and Medical Science
19:46 Manipulation Through Doctrinal Defense Mechanisms
25:00 The Woman with the Issue of Blood and Misinterpretation of Healing
32:15 The Historical Debate on Divine Healing and Its Implications
35:55 The Influence of Faith Healing Doctrines on Modern Movements
41:05 Freeman’s Legal Trouble and Indictment for Medical Neglect
45:02 The Court’s Questions and Freeman’s Avoidance of Accountability
52:11 Direct Teachings Against Medicine and Medical Professionals
56:17 The Impact of Faith-Based Medical Rejection on Families
1:00:13 Distinguishing Opinion from Doctrine in Religious Teachings
1:01:20 Closing Thoughts and Resources for Further Research
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