The Charismatic Movement is unity driven; not by unity of doctrine, but by unity of religious experience. This type of unity transcends doctrinal and denominational barriers. The one thing charismatics of every denomination have in common is confusion about unity. Instead of unity based on truth, truth is sacrificed for the sake of unity. But the type of unity which disregards the one true faith and creates doctrinal confusion actually harms unity.
Unity has been much exploited by the charismatic leadership. There are large conferences dedicated to “unity”. Unity has become a charismatic catchphrase in the promotion of pluralism and in the defense of novelties. No matter what crazy thing is being promoted charismatics are urged to maintain unity. If anyone dares to question or to raise an objection – that person sows the seeds of disunity; that person becomes the enemy of unity. At charismatic gatherings unity is enforced; otherwise things… don’t work all that well.
Jesus asked the Father that we may all be unified. "...Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are." (John 17:11) Then in verse 17 Jesus prayed “Consecrate them in the truth...” See, Jesus wasn’t praying for unity at the expense of truth or even for ecumenical unity!
The Catholic teaching of ‘unity’ means that we are to have the same beliefs.
CCC #815 What are these bonds of unity? Above all, charity "binds everything together in perfect harmony." [Col 3:14] But the unity of the pilgrim Church is also assured by visible bonds of communion: profession of one faith received from the Apostles; common celebration of divine worship, especially of the sacraments; apostolic succession through the sacrament of Holy Orders, maintaining the fraternal concord of God's family. [Cf. Unitatis Redintegratio 2; Lumen Gentium 14; CIC, can. 205.]
Besides, “Tear Down the Walls” is hardly sound doctrine!
