Beliefs and practices Kimbanguism
kimbanguist university in kalamu, kinshasa, democratic republic of congo.
the church eschews politics , embraces puritan ethics, rejecting use of violence, polygamy, magic , witchcraft, alcohol, tobacco, , dancing. worship baptist in form, though eucharist not introduced until 1971.
the 3 key dates in kimbanguist calendar 6 april (marking date of start of ministry of healing), 25 may (marking christmas, falling on birthday of father dialungana), , 12 october (kimbangu s death anniversary). church largely non-sacramental, large services well-organised.
the church believes father simon kimbangu holy spirit, in accordance john 14:15-17. many christian groups, kimbanguists begin , end prayers trinitarian formula.
alongside simon kimbangu, trinity are, father kisolokele (first son of kimbangu) god father, father salomon diangani dialungana (the reincarnated jesus , second son of kimbangu), father diangienda kuntima (last son, reincarnation of kimbangu , second human form of holy spirit), , father simon kimbangu kiangani (grandson of kimbangu, third human form of holy spirit, , current spiritual leader of church since 2001).
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