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originally posted by: ketsuko
a reply to: schuyler
Yes, and no.
As I said, I think there is a place for some contemporary music in the service. I also think you need the traditional too. A balance of old and new adheres the community across generations. Like it or not (and believe it or not), people's tastes change as they age and the older hymns become more important. You need to bond the older members to the younger. Part of that is sharing the old and the new in a balance.
To often it goes all one way or the other.
The various choirs should also sing - old and young.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
When they are rocking out like that is it okay to throw the heavy metal horns with your fingers?
When they are rocking out like that is it okay to throw the heavy metal horns with your fingers?
originally posted by: BuzzyWigs
a reply to: AugustusMasonicus
When they are rocking out like that is it okay to throw the heavy metal horns with your fingers?
One of these days we should try it and see what happens.....
you wanna? Too late to go today, but there's one of these used-to-be-a-skating-rink buildings a few blocks away that is now a 'contemporary service, hot music' venue (according to their marquis). Parking Sunday mornings the lot is always overflowing - even into the carwash next door and the abandoned BBQ restaurant across the street.
We should do it on the same day - bring a lighter, too - and wave it in the air shouting "Wwoooooo!" when the band finishes up.
originally posted by: chr0naut
Since you are not a church goer, I would ask why you you would not simply choose a church that suits you?
originally posted by: ServantOfTheLamb
I suppose what is confusing me is why the type of music they play is weighing in on the validity of the message of Christ? Going to that church building is not gonna change anything.
Another member asked why I would need a church at all. I suppose I don't, but who wants to develop and maintain a relationship with God in isolation? I need to be around like minded people.
originally posted by: BuzzyWigs
With all due respect for your wanting to be with the like-minded, you can find much better sites than ATS on which to do so.
There are loads of them that don't allow us heathens and doubters to speak up at all.
Asking in all sincerity.....are you open to other ideas besides your Christianity?
originally posted by: NthOther
a reply to: Prezbo369
I don't think you understand my perspective at all. I'm not basing my acceptance or rejection of Christianity on their music alone. It is (as I've said before--I don't think you're actually reading my posts) but one factor among many.
Do you get it or should I keep repeating myself?
I don't consider myself a Christian, but I could probably be converted if I found a church that didn't feature a s#y rock band (not that it would make much of a difference if they were any good) every Sunday. You're taking an aspect of the secular culture that is, in many aspects, diametrically opposed to what you teach and infusing yourself with it. It might sound silly and petty, but I'm not joking.
originally posted by: NthOther
a reply to: Prezbo369
What part of music being "one thing among several" do you not understand? This thread is about the music (or, specifically, what their choice of music--and how it is employed--says about their spiritual convictions).
Would you like me to start a thread about one of the other things comprising this "several" of which I speak?
originally posted by: NthOther
originally posted by: chr0naut
Since you are not a church goer, I would ask why you you would not simply choose a church that suits you?
With the traditional churches you get a lot of institution steeped in authoritarianism. Multiple layers of hierarchy, etc. This happens in the "non-denom" churches too, but to a much lesser extent.
Maybe I'm looking for a balance between... formal and informal? Isn't there something in between punks wearing crosses and stiffs wearing suits looking down their noses at you?