Characteristic of our age is the wholehearted embrace of relativisms; I speak of relativisms (in the plural) because we can consider relativism from several (interrelated)… Read More »A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 1
Part 2 of Scott Aniol’s discussion with Michael Riley. In this episode, Scott and Michael discuss the issue of meaning in form. [podcast]http://www.religiousaffections.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/02-Can-Rap-Be-Christian-Part-2.mp3[/podcast] Download Subscribe… Read More »Podcast: Can Rap Be Christian? with Michael Riley, Part 2
We recently received an excellent question submitted through the “Article Suggestions” module in the right column of this site: “What areas of aesthetics are preferences… Read More »Isn't there any room for preference?
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 6: Change Your Taste
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 5: The Judgment of Beauty
The following is take from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 4: The Redemption of Beauty
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 3: The Marring of Beauty
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction The Source of Beauty Essential… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 2: The Source of Beauty
The following is taken from Sound Worship: A Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. IMAGINE I TELL MY WIFE that I want… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 1: Introduction
When discussing what are or are not acceptable elements for worship, some will raise the issue of dancing. “David danced before the Lord, didn’t he?”… Read More »Shall We Dance?
A Radical Change Protestants have historically been suspect of Dionysian forms of music, especially in sacred contexts, because they recognized that spiritual life resides in… Read More »Correcting Categories, Part 8 – Music and Emotion in the Church
My goal in this series is to help believers apply the Bible to their musical choices in life and worship. My contention is, however, that… Read More »Correcting Categories, Part 7 – The Nature of Pop
My goal in this series is to help believers apply the Bible to their musical choices in life and worship. My contention is, however, that… Read More »Correcting Categories, Part 2 – Emotional Metaphor
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Pre-order for 30% off | Book Website “Scott Aniol has contributed a reasoned, thoughtful, Scripture-infused, and theological approach to his subject. This book should prove… Read More »What Others Are Saying About Worship in Song