Hillsong 2007 Video
Thanks to Fred and Travis. This is such a great example of the church showing the world what music is for and where it comes from and who it is intended for. (rather than the other way around).
Hillsong Conference 2007 Opening
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THanks for the HT bro!
Wow! that was pretty impressive.
It’s impressive, but it bugs me a bit. Isn’t this Hillsong showing off a bit? A bit of a ‘look what we can do!’? I mean…I don’t see anything in there that really points to showing the world what music is for and where it comes from and who it is intended for. I see a show being put on for the conference attendees. Nothing wrong with that, as long as it’s recognized as being what it is.
Just my humble opinion…
I think North American’s repel anything that looks like performance. Had we lived in Bible times, gazed upon Soloman’s temple, the outfits the priests wore, or had seen the tabernacle in all it’s glory, we wouldn’t think twice about pooling together our best resources and making God’s praise glorious as the Psalms instruct us to. When people make a big stink like this, it gives them a platform and influence and anyone who looks to Hillsong will find it difficult to not see who is being exalted in their lyrics. Like so many other things, it’s only Christians who seem to have a problem with making God’s praises extravagant.
nsightful thoughts here. Are you certain this is the best way to look at it though? My experience is that we should pretty much live and let live because what one person thinks just another person simply doesnt. People are going to do what they want to do. In the end, they always do. The most we can yearn for is to highlight a few things here and there that hopefully, allows them to make just a little better informed decision. Otherwise, great post. Youre definitely making me think! Barry