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A Theological and Sociological Analysis of the Ethos of Contemporary Christian Music Are we worshiping God, or are we merely consuming a religious product? In an era dominated by the ""Culture Industry"" and the spectacularization of faith, music in the church has undergone a radical transformation. What was once a sacrifice of praise has, in many contexts, become a stage for performance and a commodity for the recording market. In this provocative and rigorously researched work, Thiago Seidel Busch - a jurist, musician, and theologian - traverses the fields of Law, Musicology, and Theology to uncover the hidden ethos of contemporary worship. By comparing the 150 biblical Psalms with the 100 most-accessed modern Christian songs, Busch reveals a concerning shift: the transition from a God-centered (Theocentric) devotion to a human-centered (Anthropocentric) emotional experience. What you will discover in this book: A Historical Journey: Explore the evolution of worship from the Early Church and the liturgical strictness of the Middle Ages to the revolutionary proposals of Martin Luther and John Calvin. Scientific Rigor: Understand how Discourse Analysis and the theories of Theodor Adorno provide a lens to identify the ""fetishism of music"" within the sacred sphere. The Power of Words: See the statistical evidence of how modern lyrics prioritize the ""I"" over ""God,"" transforming worship into musicalized self-help. A Call to Action: A pastoral and ethical appeal for composers, leaders, and worshipers to reclaim biblical integrity and the simplicity of worshiping ""in spirit and in truth."" ""Worship: Praise or Entertainment?"" is not just a critique; it is a seed for reformation. It is a necessary read for anyone who refuses to live on the surface and seeks a deeper, more authentic connection with the Creator.

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