tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080491.post113355998029739535..comments2024-01-12T09:37:16.515-06:00Comments on paleoevangelical: Mohler on Canned Music in the ChurchBenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07113808932788409800noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080491.post-1133635503205195512005-12-03T12:45:00.000-06:002005-12-03T12:45:00.000-06:00With all due respect to Mohler, I agree with penno...With all due respect to Mohler, I agree with pennock that Mohler has apparently not had to deal with the limitations of small-church ministry.<BR/><BR/>In addition, he makes some sweeping generalizations that just do not apply across the board.<BR/><BR/>I do not particularly like the "hymn machines" myself, but I do not think they are the wedge that will force congregational singing and music programs out of the church. Honestly, what church with capable musicians is using hymn machines?<BR/><BR/>That being said, I appreciate the desire to have congregations singing. As a pastor for worship ministries I try to balance the two options in an appropriate way. Our small church uses pianos and keyboard and guitar for congregational singing, but I just cannot spare a pianist for choir music. Not to mention that I really enjoy hearing ensembles and soloists sing to a full orchestra. Of course, at our church that means "canned" music.<BR/><BR/>Why can't we do both?<BR/><BR/>I think Mohler is on to something, but I also think he has misdiagnosed the problem. That, however, is subject matter for a post of its own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com