The puritans moved away from here to the other side of the Atlantic, and now we are getting zealous evangelical movements back from there in return.
Almost makes me believe in Karma.
I remember family gatherings, where all dreaded one family, who had gone evangelical and zealous. That was new, and no-one liked it. People could be strong in their own convictions, but, never to the point of pushing it that much. And certainly not by pushing values and beliefs by use of emotions. That was considered a dirty and low trick.
Now, pentecostal zealous movements are here more and more. And, some pentecostals behave far more zealous and withdrawn than I have seen from any Muslim. Some hide away from the bad bad world, out in the country, listening to only religious songs, meeting only other people who believe exactly the same, and telling all others how bad they live. Very scary. Kids may live there for years. And will be afraid for everyone who has a (mild) different view on life.
Ever noticed how these groups prey on people who have some instability in life?
I was preyed on by two groups a few years ago. A friend of mine, minister by profession, agreed with me that my situation must have looked dire to them, two groups hunting for me at once. Just like scientologists, they know who to aim for.
