Question

During rituals which include music, dancing, drinking of poison and handling a poisonous snakes, members of the Holiness Pentecostal churches reach altered states of consciousness which are characterized by speaking in tongues and trance states. How is this altered state of consciousness interpreted by the members of this congregation?

Answer 1

Answer:

Members of this congregation interpret these states as being of a religious nature.

Explanation:

The pentecostal churches convene in rituals which include drinking poison in order to connect with divinity. These rituals are of a religious nature, and the use of poison, music and dancing helps elevate their soul to God. This means that everything they do in the ritual is interpreted as a religious activity which puts the closer to God.