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[quote author=copticuser20 link=topic=12615.msg148107#msg148107 date=1322597828]
"Here I am to Worship" is a strong song. Is it too protestant for you?
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I am reall…
Thanks a lot, but then why does Jesus say sometimes that it is better for Sodom and Gomorrah for these places? Doesn't that imply that they have different punishments? And if they're different punishments, then does every sinner get them all since, …
That is my opinion. I think liturgical hymns have a "sacredness" associated with them that entitles them to simply be the work of voices, while spiritual praises are not as ritual (as in, having to do with the rites of the church), and so is allowed…
[quote author=Andrew link=topic=12575.msg147639#msg147639 date=1321504811]
[quote author=ashsofennoub link=topic=12575.msg147624#msg147624 date=1321497236]
I may have misunderstood. I disagree entirely with the idea of instruments with liturgical hy…
I may have misunderstood. I disagree entirely with the idea of instruments with liturgical hymns. Forgive me.
My intention was to justify the use of instruments with praises and spiritual songs outside of liturgical functions.
AshSofEnooub
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the goo…
imikhail, I don't see why you have to be so extremist with this attitude. While it is not permissible in the least to play any instruments in liturgical settings except the traditional cymbals and triangle, I believe it is perfectly acceptable to pl…