Pastors move to withhold/lessen SFC offerings in protest of NAYC

[pelathais]

Others have pretty much beat this to death perhaps, but is choreography always wrong? Not just "steppin'" - but in general? In the Temple worship in Jerusalem they used what we might call choreography - even to to the point of having some participants' places carved in stone.

There was a procession and a "performance" that followed a set liturgy. CofC people would argue that the whole affair was "under the law" and that my attempt to appeal to the Temple worship pattern is something that was done away with in the New Covenant. But then again, they also throw out the musical instruments as well.

Is choreography "bad" or just certain styles of dance? Obviously some "styles of dance" are bad... but you know what I mean? In Jerusalem they had huge processions with a different program for the diiferent feasts. David intiated this with his celebrated dance and praise. By Solomon's time the whole thing was an elaborate affair. Would we be wrong to do this?

Also, what about other Jewish dances? People with their arms over each other's shoulders; dancing in a circle. The "steps" of each participant are the same, but hardly very elaborate. Does this honor God?

[BobDylan]

Originally Posted by pelathais

Others have pretty much beat this to death perhaps, but is choreography always wrong? Not just "steppin'" - but in general? In the Temple worship in Jerusalem they used what we might call choreography - even to to the point of having some participants' places carved in stone.

There was a procession and a "performance" that followed a set liturgy. CofC people would argue that the whole affair was "under the law" and that my attempt to appeal to the Temple worship pattern is something that was done away with in the New Covenant. But then again, they also throw out the musical instruments as well.

Is choreography "bad" or just certain styles of dance? Obviously some "styles of dance" are bad... but you know what I mean? In Jerusalem they had huge processions with a different program for the diiferent feasts. David intiated this with his celebrated dance and praise. By Solomon's time the whole thing was an elaborate affair. Would we be wrong to do this?

Also, what about other Jewish dances? People with their arms over each other's shoulders; dancing in a circle. The "steps" of each participant are the same, but hardly very elaborate. Does this honor God?

I have asked myself similar questions P. I don't know if the choreographed movements in dance are necessarily bad. I do know that some dancing is bad. I do not thing we should emulate dance styles that originated in tribal pagan cultures as a ritual in their religious devotions. I do not think that our bodies should move in ways that emulate sensuality. Our dancing should be vertically oriented, and not horizontally oriented. Perhaps the best way to avoid crossing the lines into choreographed tribal style dancing or sensual dancing, is to only allow the type of dance that is Spirit inspired and motivated in spontaneous response to the unction of the Spirit. Yes flesh will get in the mix sometimes, we are simply trying to minimize the opportunity for flesh to get involved.

Are there any anti-choreagraphed dance guys who care to share their thoughts on why ALL choreography is wrong and bad?

[H2H]

Originally Posted by BobDylan

I have asked myself similar questions P. I don't know if the choreographed movements in dance are necessarily bad. I do know that some dancing is bad. I do not thing we should emulate dance styles that originated in tribal pagan cultures as a ritual in their religious devotions. I do not think that our bodies should move in ways that emulate sensuality. Our dancing should be vertically oriented, and not horizontally oriented. Perhaps the best way to avoid crossing the lines into choreographed tribal style dancing or sensual dancing, is to only allow the type of dance that is Spirit inspired and motivated in spontaneous response to the unction of the Spirit. Yes flesh will get in the mix sometimes, we are simply trying to minimize the opportunity for flesh to get involved.
Are there any anti-choreagraphed dance guys who care to share their thoughts on why ALL choreography is wrong and bad?

Sometimes there is a lot of flesh - like 500 lbs involved...


Ya know, I used to agree - nothing "organized". But I have seen many spontaneous responses that were sensual.... I am starting to think promoting a minimally organized dance response could help tone down the obnoxious flopping of certain body parts...

[CC1]

Originally Posted by H2H

Sometimes there is a lot of flesh - like 500 lbs involved...


Ya know, I used to agree - nothing "organized". But I have seen many spontaneous responses that were sensual.... I am starting to think promoting a minimally organized dance response could help tone down the obnoxious flopping of certain body parts...

Good luck in choreographing the "helicopter"!!!

[revrandy]

It is interesting that overseas folks in church...women.. children..men dance together and it's cheorgraphed and we have no problem with that... but in America...IT's not allowed...custom or no...

[RevDWW]

Originally Posted by revrandy

It is interesting that overseas folks in church...women.. children..men dance together and it's cheorgraphed and we have no problem with that... but in America...IT's not allowed...custom or no...

I wonder if King David did a cheorgrphed step or two when the Ark was coming home?

For the record, I never liked the Hokey Pokey nor would I endorse it as a worship dance.........

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by RevDWW

I wonder if King David did a cheorgrphed step or two when the Ark was coming home?

For the record, I never liked the Hokey Pokey nor would I endorse it as a worship dance.........

Or at a Funeral....

Originally Posted by RevDWW

I wonder if King David did a cheorgrphed step or two when the Ark was coming home?

For the record, I never liked the Hokey Pokey nor would I endorse it as a worship dance.........

I had to do the Hokey Pokey in elementary school P.E. class and have never repented for it... do I need to?

[LadyRev]

Originally Posted by Sheltiedad

I had to do the Hokey Pokey in elementary school P.E. class and have never repented for it... do I need to?

Its OK brother...I had to square dance in P.E. but I guess since we didn't have to "dress out" it will be OK.

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by LadyRev

Its OK brother...I had to square dance in P.E. but I guess since we didn't have to "dress out" it will be OK.

I had to sit on the sidelines and play the record player. I guess I was just contributing to the delinquency of minors. Maybe I can still make heaven.