Where do the lost spend eternity? Really!

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Timmy

I've heard many such stories, too. And I've even read here on this forum examples of blatant dishonesty among pentecostals (don't make me list them!), and have seen it many times in person. The credibility of stories like these and other "miracles" is low, to say the least. The temptation to seem powerful and super spiritual is enormous. It's so easy to twist a few of the details, to make the story "better", and especially if the result (building the faith of the listeners, or bringing in a better offering) is noble. So they think they're justified.

As for the deaf mute, some deaf people learn to speak. Some do not, and sometimes it's for reasons of embarrassment at how they will sound. It's not that they can't speak. They (usually) do have functioning vocal chords etc., and could vocalize if they wanted to. Here's a wonderful opportunity to "speak" without caring what they sound like. Tongues! It's not surprising that a deaf mute would take advantage of the opportunity, and kick off a great shockamoo, to boot!

I am sad for you that is all I have to say. You disbelieving does not change a thing. The lady spoke in tongues she has family in the church they had NEVER heard her speak or she has not spoken since and is yet in the church.