‘_______why Evangelical music is so insipid.’
Have a spouse who feels similar to you.
We raised 4 daughters in a mainline church.
I sang in choirs for years. Daughters sang in kids’ choirs. We all were very active on various committees.
Two became Evangelicals some years ago.
We have occasions to attend their churches because of grandkids’ events there.
Spouse loves classical music, show tunes, hymns, - knows music to a degree. - so the praise and worship teams in daughter’s churches cause quiet spouse utter distraction. Sometimes the music is great, but other times - - -
Guess it’s all what one is used to.
All would be fine if there wasn’t the repeating and repeating and repeating of the same words and phrases. So this style of church doesn’t work for some.
Well, the message/lesson/sermon may, but the music - - - not so much.
I’m glad there are choices.
And very glad there is such attendance at Evangelical churches.
Interesting that RC Newt agreed to attend that church. It’s good to know what goes on in different churches. Everyone can take away something.
Unfortunately, I didn’t see a minute of it.
Regarding the repeating words over and over in some of the songs....
I once heard one of our pastors say he pushes for that,,so people can be less focused on the words and join in the praise and let themselves feel the music and get into an actual worship attitude. He likened it to inviting people to come together in a type of “meditative” state before God and focus on more important things than getting the words right.
I have A.D.D. so repetition bores me to tears. When I find myself going there, I just quit singing and listen. Sometimes, it’s amazing.