[Magdalen] Interesting perspective on BCP revision

[Charles Wohlers]

Back in the 50's there was conflict in the jazz world between those who 
liked the newer bop styles (such as what Charlie Parker played) and those 
who preferred the older big band and swing styles. The former termed the 
latter "mo(u)ldy figs". This guy seems to me to be a moldy fig. He reminds 
me of those who fought the 1979 BCP and wanted to retain the beloved 1928 
book. Just how empty do you think our parishes would be if we hadn't dropped 
the 1928 BCP? Just like those who claim the drop in attendance in Episcopal 
churches is due to acceptance of homosexuality and other leftist 
innovations, he thinks it would be much worse if we revised the 1979 BCP. 
Neither is correct. What he doesn't address is how many folks would be 
attracted the the church if the liturgy was modernized - well, actually he 
does somewhat, but those folks are apparently the "wrong sorts of people".

Now I like the 1979 BCP, but I'm an old guy and am not the future of the 
church. Periodic revision is necessary because society changes.

End of rant -

Chad Wohlers
Woodbury, VT USA
chadwohl at satucket.com



-----Original Message----- 
From: Lynn Ronkainen
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 10:28 AM
To: magdalen at herberthouse.org
Subject: [Magdalen] Interesting perspective on BCP revision

Thought provoking post -

"Please revise your prayerbook. Sincerely, the hipster church who wants your 
building | the gospel side"
https://thegospelside.com/2017/04/26/please-revise-your-prayerbook-sincerely-the-hipster-church-who-wants-your-building/


Lynn