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201328 minPGdocumentary

Getting Drunk on God

201328 minPGdocumentary

The Drunken Glory movement in Minneapolis blends spirituality and substance use, as former addicts seek divine experiences through unconventional methods.

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Getting Drunk on God

2013• 28 minPG

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The Drunken Glory movement in Minneapolis blends spirituality and substance use, as former addicts seek divine experiences through unconventional methods.

Synopsis

The Drunken Glory movement, emerging from events like the Florida Outpouring and Toronto Blessing, promotes a spiritual experience akin to intoxication. In Minneapolis, a city known for its high concentration of drug addicts and churches, former meth addict Brandon Barthrop leads Red Letter Ministries, a YouTube channel aimed at younger audiences. Followers engage in unconventional practices, such as using "diamond oil" and attending raves where Christian EDM DJs attempt to heal club-goers. Mega-churches like Teen Challenge also embrace this movement, preaching the concept of divine inebriation to large congregations.

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