I had lived in a homeless shelter that was a Christian based program for about 1.5 years. Many a year ago. It was Pentecostal/charismatic theology. They tried very hard to shame me and recruit me to their ideology and what they believed. I always went to scripture and had access to a library in downtown Cleveland and read commentaries on many of the doctrines that they taught. They tried to lay hands on me, slay me in the spirit and all the nonsense. Told me I am not saved because I did not speak in tongues and that I was not baptized with the Holy Spirit.
The thing that struck me the most about this denomination, is that everything was based on an experience and feelings. You know, if you don't feel the Holy Spirit you don have the Holy Spirit. I never bought into or saw any teaching in Scripture that taught this. All I saw was a bunch of people acting a fool, like little children look at me, look at me. Nothing but pride.
Basically believe our way or your not saved. Never say anything against Gods anointed people. If you call any of them out you are blaspheming. They loved to twist Scripture to fit their theology. The most crazy thing was how they gave Satan sovereignty over God. You, bind him and all that rubbish. They also loved to focus on prophesy and end times doctrines. Which I never understood. I was always focused on God , His attributes, systematic theology, biblical theology, Christian living and dying to self.
We had different churches come in daily to preach and feed us, and we also went to many churches in the surrounding areas. I can certainly tell you some stories about these people. I have seen some satanic stuff, especially with their woman preachers and prophets.
I understand more then I care to admit about Pentecostals/charismatics. I believe we are all sinners and if we seek Gods truth in His word with enough diligence and study, we will find it. I have no ill will towards any of them and met some very good people. I was always praying for them like they were praying for me.
Ok I said enough.
I would not consider myself reformed. I suppose just Bible believing.
Jeff