'Speaking in tongues' is a commonly accepted practice of which of the following groups? (A) Buddhists (B) Muslims (C) New Age believers (D) Pentecostal churches - HSC - SSCE Studies of Religion - Question 2 - 2005 - Paper 1

The practice of 'speaking in tongues,' also known as glossolalia, is predominantly associated with Pentecostal churches. This Christian practice involves the utterance of speech-like sounds, often considered a spiritual language. Unlike Buddhists, Muslims, or New Age believers, Pentecostalism emphasizes personal religious experiences, including speaking in tongues, as a sign of spiritual empowerment.