last night one of my friend asked me a question, whereby this question has been asked by many people especially new born christian/unbeliever.

What does it mean to be slain in the Spirit?

the term "slain in the Spirit" is used in the charismatic circles of christian churches to designate a supposed movement of the Holy Spirit upon a person. the claim is that the Holy Spirit moves with such power on a person, that the person is "slain." this does not mean the person dies, but that he/she is so overcome by the presence of the Spirit that he/she falls down to the ground being completely overcome.