Talk:Brownsville Revival

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[edit] Neutrality of article

There are no references, many generalisations and assumptions. Amrix 21:41, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

I thought the only issue was the lack of a reference for the video--what other issues are there? Blueboy96 06:16, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

The article seems biased, with only external links to visit and no actual references for specific quotes made except possible one website which itself doesn't source any of its references and is 1-sided critical. 3 of the 4 external links are critical web links to articles, they themselves seem to be POV articles. Amrix 08:12, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

The article seemed quite neutral and factual to me (and I am one that visited the revival). No one likes to admit that their church or movement has been criticized, but the fact that criticisms have been made are a pertinent fact regarding any person, church, or movement. Can someone specify what is disputed here?--Loudguy 07:03, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

The question of dispute is the sourcing of quotes and information. Whether the article is critical or not, is irrelevant, what is needed is an unbiased article to represent the facts (in my opinion). Amrix 22:41, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

You do have a point. I added a couple of "citation needed" notations. I also deleted the initial comparison between Brownsville and Toronto. I have studied both of these revivals and there are significant differences between the two. There was no manifestation of animal noises, for example, at Brownsville. Laughing was present but not prominent at Brownsville and no exhortations were given there to "soak." The comparisons between Brownsville and Toronto are, it seems to me, attempts to make Brownsville guilty by association. As I looked at the article again, I realized you made some valid observations, Amrix. At the same, time I find that the article is in some ways kind to Brownsville, Kilpatrick, Hill, and Brown by not mentioning other controversies that could have been discussed.Loudguy 21:25, 12 August 2006 (UTC)