[sionnsar]

There is a rule, I am given to understand, that if you are truly speaking in tongues, somebody will be able to translate.

A couple members of my family are Charismatic Anglicans. I am not.

[Huber]

Thank you. This is new to me. Any insight on whether there are standards for the translation (i.e. a known language or independent verifiability of translation?)

It has always seemed unusual to use the term "charismatic" to describe what seems like "showy" worship. Probably an association of "charisma" with leadership qualities such as rhetorical skills, courage, grace under pressure, etc. I find it difficult to disassociate this other self-described charismatic behavior from televangelism, 800 numbers and calling attention to oneself.

(Of course cottas and cassocks and incense could also be construed (by heathens, of course) as showy!)

BTW. I attend an AMiA Church, but our pastor is far more like John Henry Newman than Benny Hinn! lol

[Huber]

Thank you. This is new to me. Any insight on whether there are standards for the translation (i.e. a known language or independent verifiability of translation?)

It has always seemed unusual to use the term "charismatic" to describe what seems like "showy" worship. Probably an association of "charisma" with more understated leadership qualities such as rhetorical skills, courage, grace under pressure, etc.

(Of course cottas and cassocks and incense could also be construed (but only by heathens, of course) as showy!)

BTW. I attend an AMiA Church, but our pastor is far more like John Henry Newman than Benny Hinn! lol