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    What can cause people to join them?
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    A central theme within Pentecostal denominations is direct communication between God and the believer. Because of this, people who become Pentecostal often do so because they believe they have had a direct experience of God.
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    Is it a sin if I am Orthodox and I go to a Pentecostal Church?
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    No, it's not a sin to attend a Pentecostal church even if you don't identify as a Pentecostal Christian.
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    What if I want to be Pentecostal but go to a Christian church?
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    Changing churches should be fairly simple. Pentecostals are still Christians, so you are still going to a house of worship for the same God. It's also okay to worship Him in your own way, in your heart.
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    Do Pentecostals fast?
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    Yes, Pentecostals do fast. Depending on the church, there are sometimes organized fasts, where members of the church do a specific fast accompanied with prayers to help find a calling, look for healing, etc.
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    What is the meaning of "Nazarene of Jesus Christ"?
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    Jesus Christ lived in Nazareth during the first part of his life. People from Nazareth are called Nazarenes.
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    Do Pentecostal Christians celebrate Ash Wednesday?
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    No. Ash Wednesday is a Catholic celebration. We celebrate Christmas, Palm Sunday, Easter and Pentecost, but that's all.
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    Do Pentecostal women have to wear skirts or dresses?
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    Many Pentecostal women do wear skirts and dresses, especially to church, but it is not a requirement in many churches. Check with your church if you're not sure.
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    Will I get what I want from Jesus?
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    Not necessarily. If you ask Jesus for a million dollars, he won't knock on your door and hand you a stack of bills. But you can find comfort, knowledge, and salvation in Jesus, and that can be enough for many people.
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    Do they believe in the trinity?
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    Yes. The trinity were present at creation, and they were present during Jesus' baptism.
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    Do Pentecostals say that Catholics are not Christian?
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    No, they do not. They believe that Catholics are a type of Christian. There are the Protestants, which Pentecostals come from, and there are the Catholics.
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    Why do some Pentecostal pastors preach that there is no need to pray for God's will to be done in prayer?
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    This is because God's will is His Will and will always be done. You are where you are because that is where God wants you at the moment. His will will be done always, even if you do not understand it.
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    How do I speak in tongues when becoming a Pentecostal Christian?
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    If you believe, you will be able to speak in tongues. You don't have to get baptized, but if you pray and ask God, then you will likely be able to. Raise your hands in prayer, and pray out loud. It doesn't always happen instantly, so be patient.
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    Do I need to speak in tongues when becoming a Pentecostal Christian?
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    No, the gift of tongues comes when you are born again.
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    What about oneness pentecostals? Do they believe in a trinity and if not, is that wrong?
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    Most of them will say they do not believe in a Trinity. However, they will say they believe that God is Father, Son, and Spirit. This is exactly what people who believe in the Trinity say is the Trinity. Sometimes the Trinity argument just seems like a quibble over words.
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