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When musical tradition conflicts with institutional change

My church wants me to only play contemporary worship music but I grew up with hymns and spirituals and that's where I feel God most deeply but I'm losing my place in the community.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The evolution of religious practice can alienate those whose spiritual connection is rooted in older forms of musical expression.

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