06-22-2011, 12:00 AM
Speaking in tongues hasn't really been touched on much around here. I think you weren't wrong when you said, 'In this sense I am pointing to the fact that it is quite possible some words are powerful in some places and others in other places.'
Each culture has their own history and identity, each putting attention and intent behind specific actions and use of language.
What I've wondered about is how this relates to dreaming. There are some people who've dreamt in different languages and even talked in their sleep of languages which can't be identified. What I've heard it compared to is glossolalia, more info for the extra curious can find it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossolalia . I'd like to mention that it's not always linked to religious aspects.
There is power and intent behind language and also the lack of language. Thanks for posting about it, it's nice seeing something different.
Each culture has their own history and identity, each putting attention and intent behind specific actions and use of language.
What I've wondered about is how this relates to dreaming. There are some people who've dreamt in different languages and even talked in their sleep of languages which can't be identified. What I've heard it compared to is glossolalia, more info for the extra curious can find it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossolalia . I'd like to mention that it's not always linked to religious aspects.
There is power and intent behind language and also the lack of language. Thanks for posting about it, it's nice seeing something different.