![]() While this is very true, he is missing the even deeper level: that the styles *in themselves* teach a message. "Styles themselves are developed as a symbol or vehicle for a certain worldview or message." pg 52 His view is that while a style in itself is not godly or ungodly, that the style has a relation to the message. When you are finished playing, have the people heard your message?" ![]() But then you must be careful of the feedback. Suppose further that you are going into coffee houses and using rock as a bridge to preach the Christian message. ![]() "Let us say, for example, that you are playing in a Christian rock group. He uses the example of rock music to support his claim. "let me say firmly that there is no such thing as a godly style or an ungodly style." "In one way, styles are completely neutral." pg 56 That is a needed message in our day, and he delineated that so well. I also really liked what he said about "great art" and the necessity for judging art not only on how well it is done, but by what message is taught. Just the very first words on the very first page are dynamite. There were so many times when I couldn't resist laughing in joy as I read. ![]() This little book had me scribbling notes and underlining furiously the whole way through! It was excellent. ![]()
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