We are all in agreement that "worldly, sensation-stirring, high-decibel, rhythmic music" does not honor God and has no place in public worship. But again, does that give us the right, indeed the responsibility to proscribe a speaker who participates in a conference where such music is sung?

John MacArthur is mentioned by name in this article. He has evidently spoken at conferences where such music is sung, and where C.J. Mahaney has also spoken. As I mentioned in my original post, I agree with Dr. Masters' observations. But I feel that it is very risky to therefore conclude that John MacArthur, "reject[s] the concern for the personal guidance of God in the major decisions of Christians (true sovereignty), thereby striking a death-blow to wholehearted consecration."

Please understand that I am not attacking Dr. Masters nor those who defend this article. I am simply asking if anybody else is uncomfortable condeming John MacArthur, not to mention the other new Calvinists mentioned in the article, solely on the basis of their participation in a conference where Christian rock (or whatever it's called) is part of the event or because C.J. Mahaney has also participated.