http://trueslant.com/readschuchardt/2009/04/13/new-media-old-religion-omg/ Digital Unlightenment Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:42:47 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://trueslant.com/readschuchardt/2009/04/13/new-media-old-religion-omg/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Susan Toepfer Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:02:17 +0000 http://trueslant.com/readschuchardt/?p=19#comment-3 Dr. Schachardt makes some valid, thought-provoking points, but I would take exception to his derision of people (the majority of people, apparently) who switch churches because of "musical worship style." Musical style says a lot. I remember cringing at a wedding where the hymns all sounded like cheery, piped-in,'70s elevator drivel. To me, "Amazing Grace" conveys all you need to know about faith and rebirth and promise. That's my musical style...and I guess my religious connection. Dr. Schachardt makes some valid, thought-provoking points, but I would take exception to his derision of people (the majority of people, apparently) who switch churches because of “musical worship style.” Musical style says a lot. I remember cringing at a wedding where the hymns all sounded like cheery, piped-in,’70s elevator drivel. To me, “Amazing Grace” conveys all you need to know about faith and rebirth and promise. That’s my musical style…and I guess my religious connection.

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