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Hoosier United Methodist News Archives
| Hoosier United Methodist News |
December 2001 |
Does applause ever have a place in worship?
Kathy Brittenham
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Oh, yes. There are times in a service when it is not appropriate. But as a form of joy and appreciation it is. At more spiritual times, silence is sometimes more meaningful, however. |
Rev. Linda Craig
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Yes. It depends on the style of worship, and what is happening in the service. It has a place when it (applause) is spontaneous response by the congregation to the worship experience. |
Jack Hawley
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At our church we do it sometimes. My personal feeling is not to do much. It takes away from the spirituality of the service. |
Sarah Leffler
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Yes. I think sometimes when we're moved by a song, even with children, we learn from them. Applause is a part of encouragement, particularly with children. It is a form of praise to God and encouragement to the participants, I believe. |
Rev. In Suk Hong
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Yes. It depends. When people are deeply moved by beautiful music or involved in praising God or by testimonials. It's spontaneous - they do it for God. |