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A special personal quality or power of an individual making him or her capable of influencing or inspiring large numbers of people; Also: A quality inherent in a thing which inspires great enthusiasm and devotion; Also: (Christianity) A divinely bestowed power or talent

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  • The word charism means a gift freely and graciously given.
  • The word translated "gift" is charisma in Greek, although I am wondering if this truly is equivalent to the idea of charism being discussed here.
  • Lennon says he is exposing the dangerous and secretive group that is built around the "charism" of 87-year old Rev.
  • We disregarded the "charism" of being a good husband or wife, mother or father, or even just a good person and promoted the extra-ordinary.
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