[Paloma_55]

According to the bible, those who spoke in tongues were understood by all of these different people no matter what their language.

Therefore, one would think that *if* someone were truly speaking in tongues, rather than sounding like jibberish, EVERYONE would understand them.

Therefore, I say POPPYCOCK!

Anyone who claims to speak in tongues, and makes unintelligible sounds, is either faking it, or possessed by something other than the spirit of God.

[AlGone2001]

"Therefore, one would think that *if* someone were truly speaking in tongues, rather than sounding like jibberish, EVERYONE would understand them.

"Therefore, I say POPPYCOCK!

"Anyone who claims to speak in tongues, and makes unintelligible sounds, is either faking it, or possessed by something other than the spirit of God."

Does that line up with this passage?:

1 Corinthians 14:2

For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit.

[fortheDeclaration]

According to the bible, those who spoke in tongues were understood by all of these different people no matter what their language. Therefore, one would think that *if* someone were truly speaking in tongues, rather than sounding like jibberish, EVERYONE would understand them. Therefore, I say POPPYCOCK! Anyone who claims to speak in tongues, and makes unintelligible sounds, is either faking it, or possessed by something other than the spirit of God.

Amen.

Fact is tongues were a sign to the Jew (unbelievers) not believers (1Cor.14:21-22) before the Fall of Jerusalem (70AD).

[GB]

Here's my .02, following up on the concerns I expressed in another post in this thread. Does this stuff get to the point where getting caught up in emotionalism drowns out any legitimate worship experience?

[swmobuffalo]

"Anyone who claims to speak in tongues, and makes unintelligible sounds, is either faking it, or possessed by something other than the spirit of God."

My thoughts exactly.

[stands2reason]

Absolutely.

The main point of language is to pass information to others by communicating. Speaking in tongues in public and not being understood is not communication. It is not a miracle. It is a farcical display.

That being said, one man speaking in his own language to God is not "speaking in tongues." God understands what he is saying so it shouldn't be an issue.

[Richard Kimball]

I agree with you. I think people want a spiritual experience so badly, they frequently delude themselves.