Summary In Chapter 1, Lucarini compares CCM to a violent winter storm that blows away and kills vulnerable wildlife. He acknowledges that, like the storm, CCM is an incredibly strong force that has taken hold in the church. He wrote how that CCM has basically taken the lead in many churches and is highly favored among many fundamental and evangelical churches today. In Chapter 2, he shares his testimony of how he became a Christian, how he got involved in the music ministry while thoroughly embracing CCM and rock music styles, and how he became disenchanted with CCM and eventually left the movement altogether. In Chapter 3, after sharing his personal testimony of how he came to leave the CCM movement, Lucarini declares his testimony to be a call for all evangelical churches to abandon CCM and similar music styles. In this chapter, he calls his readers to join him in reformation against the movement, the two overarching admonishments being as follows: To remove the worldly CCM styles and to return to traditional and conservative music styles. For much of the remainder of the book Lucarini addresses, one by one, the common arguments pro-CCM advocates use for why CCM is permissible for use in the church. Among those issues that Lucarini addresses: whether or not music is moral; whether …show more content…
Regardless of where one stands on the issue, Lucarini does present views and holds opinions of CCM that are not uncommon amongst Christians. There are a number of positive contributions from Why I Left, particularly where Lucarini accuses CCM proponents of embracing the music style without sufficient caution and self-examination. Any potential major change that takes place in church should be prayerfully considered before it is carried out. In other words, change should not be done just for change’s
In the book, Giovanni and Lusanna, by Gene Bucker, he discusses the scandalous actions of a Florentine woman taking a wealthy high status man to court over the legality of their marriage. Published in 1988, the book explains the legal action taken for and against Lusanna and Giovanni, the social affects placed on both persons throughout their trial, and the roles of both men and women during the time. From the long and complicated trial, it can be inferred that women’s places within Florentine society were limited compared to their male counterparts and that women’s affairs should remain in the home. In this paper, I will examine the legal and societal place of women in Florentine society during the Renaissance. Here, I will argue that women were the “merchandise” of humanity and their main objective was to produce sons.
I learned many things about Philip Caputo and his tour of duty. He described how he felt in the beginning about the Vietnamese people, which was not as much hate since him and the other soldiers were not as knowledgeable about all the conflict that was taking place in Vietnam. Caputo was very opinionated towards his views of the Vietnamese people. He actually felt sorry for all the villagers who had to see and deal with the negative environment that was brought upon them, and bear the Marines who probed their homes for prohibited Viet Cong relations. Caputo did not find it fair how the American troops mistreated the villagers and protected the concept of apprehending the Viet Cong. However, throughout the end of his tour, he and his men disliked the VC very strongly, learned how to hate and wanted to kill them.
All the music that is heard on the radio today all began during the fifteenth century or middle ages. Secular music as it’s referred to be music not associated with the church and does not contain any sacred text. These songs were meant for the purpose of entertaining, love songs, dances, political satires and dramatic productions were just some of the categories that secular music falls into. The movement from liturgical music to the beginning of secular music in the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods in history can be heard through the new developments, techniques and new composers that each historical period brings.
She also had a specific and solid philosophy regarding the role of the HCC. According to her, this hymnal was an opportunity to Brazilians Baptists demonstrate their identity and heritage. In other words, she stated: “Our music reflects who we are and where we are. A hymnal is a collection of songs that can show where we are in our Christian walk and where we will be in our spiritual walk” Sutton had an extraordinary missionary vision and her work impacted a number of Brazilian Christians. As a practical application, it is known that “A hymn is not really a good hymn until it has been well written, well chosen, and well sung.” Surely, the work of Sutton will be remembered as a substantial contribution to the success of the
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There are different genres of religious music- passive, and active. Passive religious music is the worship music-calm, meditation music. Active religious music is composed out of elements of some vocal- screaming and elements of hard electric guitar. Also, the active religious music has some elements of loud drums, and Compositions played by Mary Grace were in a European style. Comparing to the active religious music, passive music is composed of more “calm” medium. I have learned that worship Christian music is mostly about expressing feelings. This music heals the soul. The way Mary played her compositions has touched my heart. I have learned that Christian culture is associates with meditation and calmness. While listening to her compositions, in my head I went thought my whole life; positive and negative moments of my life filled me. Now, I do understand Christian music better, for I was able to hear and feel it rather than ignoring if due to its background. I was never interested in Christian music that deep before, today I am browsing through Christian music that represents my life though music. So far, my favorite composition is “Grace” by Laura Story. In my course (Music 106), we have learned many different types of music. In our course I have learned about phonic structure or texture which deals with the how sounds blend together and how they are organized has just a single melodic line with no simultaneous variations. In my opinion, phonic structure was released in Mary Grace’s composition though the sense oneness of music. Also, in class we have learned about the scale in music. Mary grace was playing in open scale- she was playing the highest scale to the lowest. Lastly, Music 106 course taught me the meaning of Melody which is utilizing its own rhythm to organize the pitches which I have observed the concert I have
In an age when culture continues to lower standards of intellect, Marva Dawn makes compelling observations and suggestions for the Church to rethink its strategy on impacting society. How do we evangelize without weakening the message of what we are communicating? The majority of her text focuses on the worship environment generally, but later she focuses on music, preaching, and liturgy specifically. According to Dawn, a gathering of believers should emphasize God as the subject and object of worship, challenge each individual to grow in godly character, and accentuate the community of believers (not only in the room, but throughout history as well). Through this grid, she encourages leaders and participants to evaluate each worship element.
Luca Pacioli was born in 1445 in Sunsepulcro, Tuscany, Italy and passed away on June 19 1517. He did not live with his parents growing up, he lived with Befolici family in Sunsepulcro (where he was born). Luca Pacioli was taught in Italian rather than Latin. Most of the knowledge he learnt was of use to Merchants. In Luca’s late teens, he moved to Venice to be a private tutor whilst still carrying on with his studies. Tutoring the boys he was employed by prompted him to write his very first book which was an arithmetic primer. In the early 1470’s we entered into the Franciscan order. To help the students he was tutoring, he wrote a textbook one of many in the vernacular.
Traditional gospel music was written to be performed to express the African Americans’ personal feelings of Christianity. During the 1950’s, African Americans were segregated from the whites. Black Americans believed that the U.S. should be integrated not segregated. The civil rights movement came into play because of the large range of discrimination in the U.S. Gospel music was a tool for resistance during the Civil rights movement, because many protestors would sing hymns instead of violently protesting in the streets. Black Americans would sing freedom songs that influenced their rights against discrimination. Gospel music gave African Americans strength to not violently protest in the streets because they knew violence wasn’t the way to go. To express the relationship of African American traditional gospel music to their struggle towards freedom after the World War II era.
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth… So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him: male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:1,27) These two passages from the Bible showing the beginning of the earth describe the power of God and what He gave mankind. This creation began the reason for worshiping God. Because of Him, people needed to sing and give praise for the greatness that God has done. The purpose of this worship began as personal expression of passion for God, and has continued in this purpose. But the music has also transitioned to aide man in a desperate pursuit of God. In this essay, the purpose of worship music to man will be discussed through stating the topics and purpose of the worship throughout time. These times will continue from the beginning, through the Medieval period, all the way to modern day music. Before delving into the objective within the time periods, it primarily needed to examine the reason behind the purpose of this music.
I believe that when we look at this question the main issue that one must confront is one of content and the use of that content. Any type of music whether it be rap, rock and roll, opera, country, or even Christian music is about expression. Expressing ones ideas and emotions though music is as old as music itself. Take for example the latest craze of Latin music. The vernacular of the people in which the music comes from is reflected in the music in the form of Spanish words and phrases throughout the songs. The history of the Latin culture can be seen in the rhythms and instruments played by performers as well as in the lyrics. In rock and roll music of today the rebellious words of the times can be heard in the lyrics of the music. In Christian music, the Word of God and of the scriptures can be heard in the lyrics of that type of music as well. The 'history' and beliefs of the church can be heard in the type of words that are heard. In ancient Indian verses and song warriors would chant before they went to war and to the gods. These chants and songs reflected the image of the culture and a small piece of each participant can be seen and heard in the music.
Giovanni Pierlugi da Palestrina was a musician during the counter-reformation; he was devoted to the church music. His music gave insight to the counter-reformation. The Protestant Reformation was against Catholic Art, but on the other hand, Counter Reformation was for Catholic Aft and it responded to the protestants allegations. “All forms of Protestantism showed a degree of hostility to religious images.” The hostility to religious images is what led to the Protestant Reformation. Counter-Reformation encouraged the use of religious images. It can still be found within Catholic churches today. “Despite the differences in approaches to religious art, stylistics developments passed about as quickly across religious divisions.”
A primary illustration of the Christian worldview in Hillsong United’s anthology is the repeated theme of individual redemption. An example of this theme is found in the band’s song “Lead Me to the Cross.” During the anthem, lead vocalist Brooke Fraser declares, “Lead me to the cross, where your love poured out. Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down. Rid me of myself, I belong to you” (2007). The contemplative words are a cry of personal reliance on God’s grace and his forgiveness of sin. The invocation of being swept of anything of the self is referring to the sin and selfishness of one’s heart. From this chorus, the personal redemption described in the Christian worldview is apparent. An essential characteristic of the worldview is God’s redemption at the personal level that involves the absolution of sin and the transformation of character, so that a person becomes gradually restored to the state of humanity before the Fall (the initial turning to sin that created the world’s problem). The philosophical questions of the problem and solution for humanity are answered in a musical format that is utterly simplistic, yet profound in nature. Another example of individual redemption is found in Hillsong United’s work, “None but Jesus.” In the ballad, the singers pronounce, “There is no one else for me, none...
From what I have read, I have reason to believe that the Catholic Church had a major influence on music because the Catholic Church desired conservative, customary music. In addition, the leaders of the church felt that certain instruments were not suitable within the congregation; since it would revolutionize the way people reason and devote to God. Countless agreed that altering traditional musicality would lead to transformations in the Mass, and variations in the Mass alarmed some. Moreover, many considered that monophonic congregational singing should be the basis of Christian worship and changes would initiate havoc and rebellion, religiously. The leaders, appointed to resolve the dilemma about music permitted only common suggestions
...nt ideas were practiced. These differences in faith are shown through the music because in Play of Virtues the message is teaching about good and evil and is very god fearing. In “Sing Joyfully” the music is more about praising and being alive which reflects that period of individualism and a sense of redefining oneself and letting go of the harsh rules they used to follow. The differences in these pieces of music allow us to look back on society and see how far it has grown and changed since then. The transition from the strict and limited views of the Middle Ages to the open and thriving society during the renaissance has led to more transitions into societies that value creativity, expression, and a mixture of cultures. The influences from these previous eras and their cultural contributions helped to create the vast and amazing music we are able to have today.