Paige Blair. Small world dept. ... she did an internship at my (very orthodox) parish back in the mid-90s. Never met her personally.
FWIW, I loathe U2's music.
Posted on 01/28/2007 8:57:58 PM PST by Mount Athos
While not as prevelant as gospel/worship music, it's there in a lot of there songs. You gotta really listen and think, but it's there.
But to be used as replacement for hymns? I don't think that's a good thing. Not surprising for the Church of England.
"Bono needs to take a vow of poverty, then I'll believe."
He doesn't even pay his fair share of taxes:
http://www.reason.com/blog/show/116079.html
"Since I have tried it am I entitled to knock it? It's annoying and most definitely not uplifting, IMO. I love to dance and always will, but I don't do it as a form of worship."
It worked for David.
My goodness, people I'm no Gen X wippersnapper. I'm 45 years old! I was raised on the Episcopal pipe organ. But for me and countless others, 40 minutes of amplified praise and worship sure opens up the spirit to bring in the Word.
Some of the most innovative churches in the U.S. actually reach youth with the likes of Hip Hop and Grunge - all with a Christian message. It's saving souls, folks.
You sound like the Church Lady! "the music is of SATAN!'
Well, on the plus side, U2 can't possibly be any more repetitive than modern Christian "praise" music.
What's next? Mandatory Korans in each pew.
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Our church has similar programs set up and I couldn't agree with you more. It sounds like Rev. Paige is trying to grab a bit of fame, clinging to Bono's cloak.
[HIM:] I got you to hold my hand [HER:] I got you to understand [HIM:] I got you to walk with me [HER:] I got you to talk with me [HIM:] I got you to kiss goodnight [HER:] I got you to hold me tight [HIM:] I got you, I won't let go [HER:] I got you to love me so [BOTH:] I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe
I'm really torn when it comes to Christian music. My husband listens to much more than I do, especially praise and worship groups.
To me, they're what I call "frozen pizza" music. Frozen pizza smells good, looks pretty good, but when you bite into it it's got the taste and texture of cardboard.
Most worship music is the same thing, at least to me. It sounds like the lyrics were written by a committee, the tracks overmixed, and its made to appeal to bland tastes. It has no heart and no appeal for me.
Bono aside, I am surprised that there's no uproar about the use of "U2-charist." It strikes me as a bit blasphemous.
What do you have against Depp?
That the Church of England (and many others) has strayed far from any truth is nicely satirized by Monty Python.
Monty Python O Lord Please Don't Burn Us Lyrics
O Lord, please don't burn us,
Don't grill us or toast your flock,
Don't put us on a barbecue,
Or simmer us in stock,
Don't braise us or bake or boil us,
Or stir-fry us in a wok.
Oh please don't lightly poach us,
Or baste us with hot fat,
Don't fricassee or roast us,
Or boil us in a vat,
And please don't stick thy servants, Lord,
In a Rotissomat.
I saw U2 during the Joshua Tree tour and it was great. The thing is, I don't want to hear their admitedly great songs used as worship music.
I want to hear them include the song Fire! by the Crazy World of Arthur Brown and see how they like that!
Just keep him out of the synagogue.
Paige Blair. Small world dept. ... she did an internship at my (very orthodox) parish back in the mid-90s. Never met her personally.
FWIW, I loathe U2's music.
And David danced in his ephod (his underwear basically). I think God loves when we worship him with our whole hearts. I love to dance too and can't stand still when we sing. One of the reasons the African-American churches are so much fun. They've got spirit and aren't afraid to show it.
I don't have a problem with churches using contemporary music to try to attract worshipers, but it's not my cup of tea. Still, I don't think it'll save the C of E from it's death-spiral.
"This is not designed to replace traditional services but to enhance the worship provision of the Church."
I understand, and even agree with such reasoning for contemporary WORSHIP music. However, which of the familiar U2 songs have anything at all to do with worship? They may assume something of a Christian world-view--and even some hints at Christianity itself ("In the Name of Love" for example), but worship? Ummmm, no, sorry.
Secular music has no place at all in the Church. Music in the Church needs to glorify God, period. Otherwise it is no longer worship...even with all the stained glass.
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