[Huber]

A novel perspective - Episcopalianism needs to be preserved because it contributes to that gorgeous mosaic of American theo-diversity. Lol! What is particularly striking is the writer's perspective that high church traditions are exotic - as though syrupy praise songs accompanied by synthesized strings, large screen tv's, excessive hairspray and puppet shows aren't? Does the fact that we went through a period of rebellion against anything that smacked of tradition mean that anything that has been done for more than a hundred years is now more exotic than the latest innovation? Undoubtedly, some worship styles of today will age no better than the leisure suits of the 70's. There is much to be said for tradition - things that stand the test of time.

The author has, through pretensiousness, unwittingly created satire.

[NZerFromHK]

If I recall, Christianity Today is also adamant against the fad-driven shallow worships in many evangelical churches today. The article was written for the group of Christians that come from conservative Baptist or evangelical churches that has old-time hymns (well, they aren't as old as Anglican hymns to be sure but most are no newer than 80 years old) and emphasis on expository preaching. It is normal for pastors in these churches to organize topics like salvation, sin nature, or even a conductive preaching on Books of the Bible in such churches.