Dark_Zero,
Just curious, did you ask your pastor or church mates whether
they can do pray in tongue outside church?
So far I do not see such activity outside church. If there is,
either it will be very disturbing or funny sight to watch.
laffin
The only time I know when they pray in tougues outside is during
their quiet time, during Bible study (at riverwalk so far), during
cell group and during prayer meeting. It is really kinda disturbing
to see them speak in such way that why I ask here lor =)
‘Mega’ Churches such as New Creation and City Harvest do have
certain doctrines that do not apply to other churches in Singapore.
Often, people are quoted as saying that speaking in Tongues draws u
closer to God during prayer than using normal language. My church
does not believing in tongues, simply because it is by God’s grace
that we are able to pray and talk to such a personal God, and not
by our own strength. that is why it is not our right to speak in
tongues. Another reason is because by speaking in Tongues, it is as
if we placing God in a position where he cannot understand english,
and only understands Tongues, which is obviously degrading.
Dark_zero,
Speaking in tongues is a characteristic of charismatic churches.
It is a practice in other charismatic churches as well.
Christianity has two main 'branches' right? One is Catholic and
the other is Protestant (the one we always say 'Christian').
For Protestant churches, there are many denominations (branches
again): anglican, methodist, charismatic etc. I use 'etc' becos
there're others that I also don't know.
Now, from what I know of my limited experience, anglican and
methodist churches don't speak in tongues, but charismatic do.
The charismatic churches believe that the tongues are gifts from
the Holy Spirit, also known as God. It's a form of communication
with the Holy Spirit. No, no. It's not becos God doesn't understand
English that we need to speak in tongues.
My knowledge is not perfect. I'm just sharing with you what I
know, or assume to know.
Don't feel that you're dragged into it. Nobody shackles you or
drag you into the church at knife- or gun-point. If you don't like
it, leave the church.
As a new believer, or perhaps a non-believer still, you'll have
a lot of questions about the faith. I'm sure your cellgroup leader
will be happy to answer your questions if you would care to
ask.
Weee More research to be done =) Btw, if I don't like it, I will
leave eventually but I am currently having an interest in the Holy
Bible and that church