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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
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.
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I agree. As Dagwood pointed out, it can be very moving at times, or at least it has been. I think it's a shame that we limit our young people to such narrow confines when it comes to expressing themselves artistically in worship.
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