Talented tongues help one to become a cunning linguist.

Hey Purple.... Hahahaha... I believe that is part of their Fifth Commandment.. "Thou shalt honor the gift of tongues and use it when bowing before your idol" http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1208488

1) I think that those people prefer to be referred to as "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)". Among the Christian Churches, they are noticeable for their tolerant views on homosexuality. 2) This does not mean that sexuality is at the center of their preoccupations, though. So I don't think that their views on the "gift of tongues" are different from those of other churches. 3) "As are most main-line denominations, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) currently is struggling with the issue of Biblical interpretation and faithfulness, particularly as it relates to homosexuality. The Book of Order prohibits the ordination of those who are not faithful in marriage or chaste in singleness (G-6.0106b). This paragraph was added in 1997 and is commonly referred to by its pre-ratification designation, "Amendment B" Several attempts have been made to remove this from the Book of Order but no attempt has received both the necessary votes at the General Assembly and approval of enough presbyteries. In the 2008 General Assembly, the motion was passed to abolish G-6.0106b and replace it with a statement reaffirming that the ordained must pledge themselves "to live lives obedient to Jesus Christ" and " to understand the Scriptures through the instruction of the Confessions," and thereby show their "their fidelity to the standards of the Church." The proposed rewrite has no restriction on the sexual orientation of the ordained.The ammendment now goes out to the presbyteries for ratification. Sexually active gay people remain welcome as members, although officially they cannot (currently) serve as pastors, elders or deacons. Many Presbyterian scholars, pastors, and theologians have been heavily involved in the debate over homosexuality. In 2005, a female minister in Pennsylvania came under scrutiny after performing a marriage between a lesbian couple, including infusion of Buddhist rites in the ceremony. Her case is to be heard by the church's court. Officially, the church does not prohibit clergy-performed blessing ceremonies for same sex unions, as long as it clear that the blessing ritual is not a marriage ceremony." Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbyterian_Church_(U.S.A.%29#Current_controversies