tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881186371752795468.post2369536460942937383..comments2024-01-04T20:23:59.249-05:00Comments on Hoosier Happenings: The Loss of Sacredhoosier rebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04401432969706851303noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881186371752795468.post-15109574801999607272013-08-12T14:34:38.636-04:002013-08-12T14:34:38.636-04:00Thanks Teddie-you stated it better than I did. I...Thanks Teddie-you stated it better than I did. I think in this post-modern world we are too quick to rebuff what is good as a defense of what we've come to "accept", but regardless, it is still a matter of understanding the awe, as you put it.hoosier rebornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04401432969706851303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881186371752795468.post-8492932814329705812013-08-12T14:05:32.308-04:002013-08-12T14:05:32.308-04:00Excellent, well written post, as usual Kurt. Getti...Excellent, well written post, as usual Kurt. Getting to church can leave us feeling rushed and frazzled but it is important that we leave that behind as we walk through the doors, whether the doors be to a warehouse or a cathedral, and come with a reverence for the sanctity of what "church" is and Who "church" is. Whether the worship music is a beautiful pipe organ or guitars and drums played for the glory of God, it is what is inside of us that God truly cares about. Yes, architecture can definitely play a part and, oh, how I love beautiful church architecture both old and new! When I walk into the chapel at Ancilla Domini in Donaldson, Indiana, my spirit is immediately quieted. The sense of awe of the building, for me, translates to a sense of awe for my God. Yet, God has also come in a powerful way in a camp meeting tent with straw bales as seats. If we come in, with a healthy awe of God's holiness, worship will happen inside of us and, just maybe, God's Spirit will have everyone's attention, too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881186371752795468.post-67171768399708896692013-08-12T11:10:17.231-04:002013-08-12T11:10:17.231-04:00I think you got too hung up on architecture when t...I think you got too hung up on architecture when that wasn't the point at all. From a professional standpoint I could make the argument for appropriate architecture, but I think I rested on the preparedness for our hearts.hoosier rebornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04401432969706851303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881186371752795468.post-25067682892330301482013-08-12T10:15:21.240-04:002013-08-12T10:15:21.240-04:00As one who is an aesthetically driven contemplativ...As one who is an aesthetically driven contemplative intellectual, when it comes to worship styles, I agree with you that our churches' architectural design can enhance that worship experience. But at the same time, I have worshipped in churches that were marvelously designed and while trying to take it all in, personally I wondered how many others in the room 'got it'. The reality is that New Testament believers need to understand that 'We are the temple' (I Cor 6) and I should be no more concerned about the facade of our buildings than the facade I can easily erect to hide my own temple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com