Any Lutherans or Christians: what do you think about traditional vs contemporary worship can there be balance?

Answer 1

I prefer traditional, but that's just me. I don't think it really makes much difference, as long as the message is the same.

Answer 2

Well, I guess that churches have gone to the new "praise songs" because they want to attract younger people into the pews. It's obvious that they think that us "old farts" are too far gone to be considered when they are making their music decisions.
Don't get me wrong, there are some (a few) praise songs that are truly beautiful but, unfortunately the majority of them sound like they could be played in a bar and no one would notice the difference.
A great many hymns (not all) have dignity, reverence, and stately beauty that few (if any) praise songs can match.
But, sigh, who cares what I think. I'm over 50 and my opinion no longer counts in church decision making. Oh well---I just go to church and kinda zone out the music until the good part starts.

Answer 3

Yes, there can be a balance, but I don't think there always should be.
I think each church should look closely at it's membership and who it wants to attract. For example, if the church is mostly young people, or if they are desiring to encourage more young people to attend, then the more contemporary the worship is the better.

By the way, have you ever seen the humorous poem "Hymns vs. Choruses"? Check it out here: http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/7360.htm
There's also one for "Choruses vs. hymns", but I couldn't find it quickly.

Answer 4

Yes there can be a balance if the church votes and agree on it.I like both but love the old hymns the most.

Answer 5

Of course, as long as the songs are theologically correct. We're still trying to figure out the theology of "Days of Elijah" which one worship leader used.