How to disagree (June 16, 2024)

Several years ago, I sat on the worship committee of a congregation that had two services, “traditional” and “contemporary.” One service met in the church sanctuary, and the other met in the church’s fellowship hall. One service was characterized by the singing of hymns, usually accompanied by the pipe organ, while the other sang a rather eclectic mix of songs, accompanied by a full band with piano, guitar, bass, violin, flute, and...