OS_X said:
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Likewise, the style in which the music is sung should not be a major issue, provided that the CONTENT of the songs is theologically sound and that the songs are sung with reverence.


I agree with OS-X that the issue of content of songs, hymns being theologically important is key.

My opinion with the drums, guitars, etc. is that I'm not necessarily against them, but in my own observances in my church (which we have the guitars and drums, etc.) is that I get the feeling that people are into the "beat" of the music itself. I could be wrong because I really don't know. I think that's probably the problem some people have out there with these instruments because one could easily be coming to church to be "entertained" by the music. Also the content in some of these songs today is terrible. I have been really questioning what I'm singing at my own church in the last year and some of the songs or parts I won't even sing anymore because they are not theologically correct. We do have a decent hymn here and there that is refreshing. I personally miss hymns with a piano. I grew up with mostly hymns at my home church. Well those are just my thoughts.