Colored Lights/Smoke Machines/Strobe Bright Lights

[Rico]

Originally Posted by MikeinAR

I appreciate the good points made on both sides of the issue. Just to be clear, I have no problem whatsoever with theatrical things like fog machines, and strobe lights being used in drama ministry. Drama's are powerful tools that reach people visually that, in some cases, wouldn't be reached through other means.

My problem with fog and strobe lights is when it's used during normal worship time. My pastor told me about visiting a church in Arizona to preach and during the congregational singing and worship time, suddenly the lights were turned out and the strobes began flashing while people we're worshipping through song.

In normal worship settings(aka singing and worship time), I fail to see how that gives glory to God or draws attention to HIM.

Obviously, David advocating using instruments to worship God. Given the size of buildings and the necessity for people to hear, we all use electronics to help convey the audio. I haven't come up with an actual reason why fog and smoke during song services help convey the message more clearly or efficiently. Maybe for the first time, I'm actually a Con on an issue.

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