[11th Earl of Mar]

If the pendulum has swung too far in the in the direction of pop culture, one could argue that it is because for too many years the church was full of people who sang 400 year old songs, read the Bible in 1600's King's English and who prohibited any display of emotion in church.

Needless to say, there are still a ton of churches that still abide by these same man-made rules today.

[Jerry_M]

Can you think of any reason why we should abandon the singing of "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" (A 400 year old song)?

As for the Bible, I much prefer the ESV, after preaching from the NASB for almost 20 years.

As for emotion, we both weep and laugh.