"They were sexual crimes," Bentley admits. "I was involved in a sexual-assault ring. I turned around and did what had happened to me. I was assaulted too.
And maybe the most interesting thing about what's happening in Lakeland is that it isn't just happening here, but all over the earth simultaneously. Revivalist Todd Bentley, 32, of Canada has been the leading figure when it comes to the thousands of healings.
“Why do you suppose he would so drastically change his story?… Does he now feel compelled to hide the name of “Emma”? Whaddaya think?… Do we possibly have something to worry about concerning the origins of Todd Bentley’s spirituality?
On the 84th night of the revival, the air was charged with collective energy and the floor shook from pounding feet. A spine-tingling roar rose from the crowd. They were calling to God for oil and fire. • Eight thousand people filled the tent. They had come from all around the world, bringing walkers and wheelchairs and chronic pain. They were here for the Florida Outpouring in Lakeland, the hottest thing going in religion these days, and some wore T-shirts that said It's Hell Without Jesus.