Church Aesthetics
By Jeremiah Schultz
08/21/26
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Church Aesthetics

Whether a Christian enjoys high church, low church, or something in between, aesthetics in the Church are not about any one individual person and their particular tastes. Aesthetics are, fundamentally, not a matter of legalism, but of edification—that the Gospel of Christ might be preached and taught to all peoples, unhindered by its medium.
Walking With Witches
Maxx Fisher
Maxx Fisher
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