"For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine but, following their own desires and insatiable curiosity, will accumulate teachers and will stop listening to the truth and will be diverted to myths" (2 Timothy 4:3-4).

16.9.10

WAKING THE DEAD



The Charismatic Movement revived several heresies condemned by the Church: Gnosticism, Montanism, Messalianism, and Nominalism.

Gnosticism is a heresy proclaiming a secret knowledge; making its possessors the only true believers. Historically the Church condemns Gnosticism, St Paul in his letter to Timothy called it "Profane novelties of words” and “oppositions of knowledge”.

Montanism is a heresy claimed to operate under a "new outpouring of the Spirit" and that the Holy Spirit was supplementing the revelation of Christ. The Montanists were condemned by Pope St. Zephyrinus. (199-217)

Messalianism is a heresy originated in Mesopotamia in A.D. 360. The Messalians believed prayer was the only way to possessing the Holy Spirit. The Messalianists were condemned by various bishops and councils of the Church.

Nominalism is a modern day theory claiming there are no absolutes, except senses and feelings. This philosophy led to the denial of several doctrines of the Church; including the divinity of Christ and the veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

In that case would it be logical to deduct that we are dealing with a heretical movement?