I have Hyperacusis( www.hyperacusis.net), and it's terrib le when i go there and they have guitars and electric bass and piano Amplified, and use microphones. I realy don't know why they do it. It's not needed. The church has echo.. and what we need is people to sing, not amplification of instruments. It's a catholic church, but it seems to be a trend that Hispanic mass people want amplification. I really dont' get it. Not needed at all. the church is not super big.. It's small.
Well anyways, i went yesterday and the loud music started , couldn't take it and left. I'm not going to wear ear muffs or ear plugs for a place that is supposedly PEACEFUL and welcoming.. so forget it i rather not go. But why are they so ignorant about loud noise in church? should i call them or write to them and hope they will get educated
2007-01-01 06:22:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Go to a different mass.
If you were deaf, would you not go to a church that possibly had a sign interpreter?
If you were a Spanish speaker, might you not go to spanish service.
If you were a French speaker might you go to a French service?
People go to services which are suited for them on a physical and spiritual basis. Your hearing difficulties suggest that you go to a service which is more ammenable to your condition.
Amplification and louder music is geared toward people who prefer that experience. Music is an individual experience, and leads toward a sense of worship. Different people are moved by different sorts of music.
I was in a music ministry for 25 years and we used amplification due to the size of the church. We had a number of speakers placed throughout the church with equipment to delay the sound to the various speakers, offering a uniform musical experience throughout the church. It wasn't very loud, but loud enough for everyone to experience the nature of the music.
Some churches play quite loudly, and the music can have lead one into a somewhat hypnotic state.
I'm sorry for your hearing difficulties, but as with any other human condition, one cannot expect all to modify their ways of doing things in order to cater to you.
On the other hand, you might consider ear plugs when you go to church. The real difficulty isn't in the sound level of the church, but in your perception of it.
If you really like that service, do what you are able to adapt. In the meantime, get one of those pink noise CD's and see if it works for you. The ADA may come into play somewhat, but there don't seem to be any real guidelines for modifying sound levels to make it comfortable for people with your condition. Probably the best method is either ear plugs or other types of hearing protection.
Blessings,
--Dee
2007-01-01 07:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a Catholic or Episcopalian church. Bring a pillow.
2007-01-01 06:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come out from among "them"(know nots), and join "us", so the world may be as one, but not "one proselyte" that's "more the CHILD of hell(law)"... law imputing sin & death for the hell of it.
http://www.godshew.org/OneLiners.htm#JL
For the God given V-ictory (not V-ictim) is unto "us" (not them).
http://www.godshew.org/ShewBread2.htm#inthem
Bad **** happens to "them": 1Thess 5:3 cause of what they say.
That is why the Lord is l-o-n-g-suffering unto "us-ward": 2Pet3,
and notably so none perish rather than all perish by using laws.
In the third day he will raise "us" up, and we shall "live": Hos 6:2.
It's now the prophetic "third day"(beyond 2000AD), which is notably also the seventh day when counting days in Jn 1 & 2:1.
http://www.godshew.org/ThirdDay.htm
The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
2007-01-01 06:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really music makes my life better just because I enjoy and find a lot of music pleasing to listen too. For a feel good song, that just depends on my mood.
2016-05-23 03:26:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit a Church of Christ
2007-01-01 06:25:57 · answer #5 · answered by sandmann351 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear ear plugs
2007-01-01 06:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by brackattack_81 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to another church.
2007-01-01 06:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try and find a church that's a bit calmer
2007-01-01 06:27:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well either the WHOLE CHURCH is going to have to change to accomodate your needs, or you could accomodate them by wearing earplugs. Which sounds more reasonable to you?
2007-01-01 06:25:41 · answer #9 · answered by Black Parade Billie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find another church that is a little quieter.
2007-01-01 06:25:59 · answer #10 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋