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Looking too deep into the metaphor, but great question! If I remember correctly, the restriction on drums is really a way to prevent dancing, which is a way to
by surprisetalk 3y ago
Looking too deep into the metaphor, but great question!
If I remember correctly, the restriction on drums is really a way to prevent dancing, which is a way to prevent sinful/lecherous temptations? That's just my guess -- many of these things are unspoken rules
But I think any instrument could be taboo if played with too much groove; drums were just a non-starter in most churches
- Waterluvian 3y agoGotcha! I was wondering if harpsichord and organ were referenced for specific reasons.
- mrob 3y agoWhich is strange, considering that Psalm 150 specifically encourages drums and dance in religious worship. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psalm_150 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psalm_150
- bnjms 3y agoTo be fair “no drums” is not a modern take. Also drums would not be as useful as accompaniment for as piano and organ for the old hymns which used to be sung.