[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by pelathais

I guess you've already answered my questions (above).

Being hearing impaired myself and unable to make out much of what gets cranked through the typical UPC sound system, I can say that "Yes!" anyone who is sensitive or even just seeking a move of God will "hear" or "see" one when it happens.

As far as "getting their healing" - I have never known of any hearing impaired person being healed through a "deaf ministry" or a "signing performance." I know, I know, many will want to add some anecdotal tale about what their grandma said happened back "in the day" or some other third or fourth hand account. I should add... no one on AFF has ever responded to my many "skeptical" remarks about such things with actual proof.

I do believe in the miraculous. I don't believe that the healing of deaf ears has ever been the goal of any "Deaf Ministry" nor has this happened in any significant numbers.

I never considered the sign language performances to be aimed at deaf people to begin with. Sign language is only loosely employed, usually only touching on the main words, and each movement is exaggerated for dramatic effect. It's a dramatic interpretation of a song using sign language; not much more.

Personally, I think the signing performances were pretty cool when they were fresh (as well as the dowel rod things--at least, the few that were done well). I'm kind of tired of it now, though, since everyone is doing it. What I do appreciate is the opportunity for young people to participate in something dramatic and expressive that also has the church's stamp of approval.