Lolest,
How long will we go on kulegeza kamba bit by bit? That we are doing it because everybody else is doing it. We will soon capitulate!
Music you are talking about is just a part of the elephant. QW25071985 has fingered it. But for him I think he is saying can be summarized in 4 words; 'the new age movement'
Quote:that aims to create "a spirituality without borders or confining dogmas" that is inclusive and pluralistic
(if Wikipedia is to be believed.)
Because its the rationale behind this
new approach that is the question here.
Its good you have said bible and bible only. That is the way to go. Not personal opinions.
To breeze over music, let me refer you to one of the reformers John Calvin, on which Presbyterians are originated, on what he had to say about church music with reference to Psalm 33, the favorite excuse of the new agers.
John Calvin on Church Music.
Notice where he says:
Quote:What shall we then say of chanting, which fills the ears with nothing but an empty sound?
Does any one object that music is very useful for awakening the minds of men and moving their hearts? I own it; but we should always take care that no corruption creep in, which might both defile the pure worship of God, and involve men in superstition.
Moreover, since the Holy Spirit expressly warns us of this danger by the mouth of Paul, to proceed beyond what we are there warranted by him is not only, I must say, unadvised zeal, but wicked and perverse obstinacy.” (Calvin on Psalm 33).
Paul advises,
"Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him
sing psalms." (James. 5:13)
Then there are numerous passages in the bible that exhort us to
sing, yaani open your mouth and sing the words. You have been told to
sing the psalms if you are cheerful. What more do you want?
Also notice where Calvin says:
Quote:Men who are fond of outward pomp may delight in that noise; but the simplicity which God recommends to us by the apostle is far more pleasing to him.
I am yet to read where the bible instructs me to dance, jump about in style, gyrate to beats, sweat it out, etc. But you can show me and I will believe.