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Christianity is a Singing Faith
March 9, 2023 · David McLemore · 1 min read
It might seem somewhat peculiar or peripheral to argue that one crucial consequence of the resurrection is that Christianity is a singing faith. Other religions have chants and meditations, but throughout its history Christianity has set a particular emphasis on celebratory, happy song. The reason is that, having been rescued by superabundant grace and united to a resurrected and triumphant Christ, the Christian cannot but adopt a posture of grateful participation in the victory over death that has already been secured.
- Christopher Watkin, Biblical Critical Theory, page 441.
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