What do mainstream Christian denominations say about modern prophets like Julie Green?
Executive summary
Mainstream Pentecostal and charismatic communities treat prophecy as a present-day gifting and often encourage practiced prophetic ministry, a posture reflected in Assemblies of God–style theology referenced in denominational forums [1] [2]. By contrast, a range of church voices and commentators portrayed Julie Green specifically as politically entangled and accused her of false or idolatrous prophecy, with critics invoking New Testament warnings about false prophets and warning against politicized revelations [3] [4] [5].
1. Pentecostal and charismatic tendencies: prophecy as a present-day gift
Among denominations and networks rooted in Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement, prophecy is commonly taught as one of the spiritual gifts still available to believers, and members are often encouraged to practice it in church life—an approach described in forum discussions that cite Assemblies of God theology and similar streams that assume availability of “all of the gifts of the Spirit” including prophecy [1] [2]. Those forums make a distinction between the practice of prophetic utterance and the claim that every such utterance carries equal canonical authority, with some posters admitting skepticism about certain self-described prophets even while affirming the possibility of modern prophecy [1].
2. Conservative, evangelical and confessional critiques: false prophet warnings
Conservative critics within various Protestant circles have unequivocally labeled some contemporary prophetic figures as false teachers, invoking Matthew 7 and other New Testament admonitions about false prophets to argue that charismatic practice requires discernment and adherence to Scripture [4]. Online commentary and polemical pieces have called Julie Green’s pronouncements “blasphemy” and urged repentance, showing that within evangelical discourse there is active pushback against prophetic claims perceived as idolatrous or doctrinally errant [3] [4].
3. Political associations sharpen institutional skepticism
Mainstream religious commentary and secular outlets noted Julie Green’s public alignment with political figures and movements—her participation in Michael Flynn’s ReAwaken events and connections to GOP candidate Doug Mastriano were singled out as reasons her prophetic claims attracted scrutiny and criticism for mixing prophecy with partisan aims [6]. Opinion pieces in national media framed her declarations as theological endorsement of a political agenda, prompting some commentators to argue that such politicized prophecy misdiagnoses injustice and confuses religious authority with political advocacy [6] [5].
4. Charismatic defenders and internal debates over legitimacy
Not all charismatic-leaning Christians dismiss contemporary prophets; some acknowledge the reality of modern prophetic experiences while reserving judgment about particular individuals, and online conversations reflect a spectrum from acceptance to guarded skepticism—commentators who accept prophetic gifts still debate whether specific figures qualify as authentic prophets [3] [1]. The forum material illustrates intra-communal discernment, with some members urging humility and correction rather than wholesale rejection, showing institutional efforts to police prophetic claims from within charismatic networks [1] [3].
5. Limits of available reporting and institutional positions
The supplied reporting documents denominational tendencies in Pentecostal contexts, critiques from conservative commentators, and media attention to political ties, but it does not provide authoritative statements from many mainstream historic denominations (for example, Roman Catholic, mainline Protestant, Orthodox) on Julie Green specifically, nor formal doctrinal declarations from those bodies in these sources—thus any claim about their official positions would exceed the cited material [1] [6] [3] [4]. Public debate as reported centers on whether prophetic claims conform to Scripture and pastoral accountability and on whether political entanglement corrupts prophetic authority [4] [6].
6. Bottom line — what mainstream denominations say, in practice
In practice, denominations shaped by Pentecostal/charismatic theology affirm modern prophecy as a possible gift and encourage discernment and accountability when prophetic claims arise [1] [2], while many conservative Protestants and commentators treat figures like Julie Green with suspicion or condemnation, especially when prophecy is used to advance partisan agendas or appears to contravene biblical norms [3] [4] [5]. The reporting shows contested territory: acceptance within some charismatic circles, robust critique among others, and intensified scrutiny when prophecy intersects with politics [1] [6] [3].