Posted by
Ron on Saturday, October 07, 2006 6:09:34 PM
Just from anectodal evidence I would say this poll is fairly accurate. It is also of concern:
Speaking
in tongues, long a hallmark of Pentecostalism, is not practiced by a
significant number of charismatic and Pentecostal Christians, a new
10-country survey shows.
The
survey, released Thursday by the Washington-based Pew Forum on Religion
and Public Life, found that experiences of divine healing of physical
ailments were far more prominent for those who affiliate with the
vibrant and growing segment of Christianity.
Researchers
found that many Pentecostals and charismatics attend worship services
where speaking in tongues and other signs of the Holy Spirit are
evident. But in six of the 10 countries surveyed, at least 40 percent
of Pentecostals said they never pray or speak in tongues. Read More.
HT: Jerry