The holy spirit is given to all who are born of God, God promised this spirit as a pledge. John the baptist also said Jesus would baptise wiht the HS. This represents spiritual cleansing. It is not somethign christians pray and ask for. It happens the moment they believe.
Once the Holy SPirit baptises you, then you are annointed with the spirit. He gives gifts, Each to who he may desire.. Tongues is one of the gift he has given..
WRONG wrong wrong simply untue
Also many Christian churches do not teach this - so how can it be universal?
What evidence can you provide to show the alleged truth of your supposition?
Jesus declared that true believers would have signs following their belief and conversion.
Acts clearly identifies speaking in tongues with Holy Spirit baptism.
The epistles go on teach disciples to understand the gifts and working of the Holy Spirit individually and in the church: again
many references to the same signs; healing, prophecies, miracles, the POWER of God in a believer's life.