The churches in the Southern Hemisphere would have a VERY different take on this.
I’ve seen African and South American churches.
Their worship is quite lively and warm. In the Northern Hemisphere, we tend to be the Chosen Frozen.
Does that presume that the African and South American churches are more authentically Christian?
“In the Northern Hemisphere, we tend to be the Chosen Frozen.”
Exactly! My Mom’s church (Methodist) has too much music and back slapping and glad handing for my tastes.
We Missouri Synod Lutherans NEED to be threatened each week that we’re going to Hell if we don’t shape up, LOL!
(Not that we’re ever really up to much to begin with, but still!) ;)