Re: Christian Doctrinal Statement of Faith

i would think (my opinion) for something to be included in a "christian doctrinal statement of faith" that either the majority/vast majority of christians would agree on that point OR that someone ought not call themselves a "christian" if they do not agree...
again, there is very little that i would disagree with (gifts of the Spirit being the only point)...
i am not sure that the majority/vast majority of christians would agree with your view.
and i would not call my pastor who believes that he has the gift of tongues not a "christian" (or you either despite the fact that you disagree with him)
i think that this is a disputable topic.
that said, i really see no point in debating our different viewpoints on the gifts of the Spirit. there are many things that we debate all day long and never get anywhere. people interpret things differently- the same exact verses... and this particular topic (gifts of the Spirit) i don't see as essential to salvation or really even that important which side you take.