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Originally Posted by MikeWaters
Good idea.
Another case of white intermountain culture lording over all other cultures. The church has tried to limit this, but not been very successful.
I can't stand the music at church. For exactly these sorts of reasons.
The same hymns every time, some EFY bull#$#, or some solo recital piece that has no spiritual context (although if well done, I enjoy the latter).
We need to broaden the allowed instrumentation. If you play classical guitar and want to play a christian christmas number, go for it!
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Your points are absolutely right on! The issue should be the quality and spiritual nature of the music. In many cases guitars, french horns, flutes, etc. simply enhance the spirit. I have seen bishops even forbid violins accompanying choirs.
The problems with the current hymn book are many. Wards typically sing only 10% of the content and some of the old standards (e.g. "Come Thou Font of Every Blessing") were deleted. If you want to see a great hymnal, walk into any Lutheran congregation. I am sure the Baptists also have a better selection.