"Leon Trotsky" wrote in message
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I'm always puzzled by the fact that churches have to make up some dorky
name for their band.

Why does it always have to be called a worship team or something like
that,
why the heck can't they just call it a band?

Is there something in the bible that says "bands are evil" so they are
trying to distance themselves from that?

"They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ. They
spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave."

Job 21:11...

I love that verse.

There was a long tradition in the Christian church that prohibited
instrumental music because it was how "Jews and pagans worshipped." The
introduction of the pipe organ into church services created a huge
controversy in the 14th century. Introducing modern musical instruments --
especially electric guitars and drum sets -- into Christian services begs a
certain amount of rationalization.

dtk