"High Low", "High Low" it's culture that we sow...

We talked mostly about personal stuff until the very end when we took up the discussion of those who think there is a quality difference between what is considered "high" culture and "low" culture.

Is symphony music better than the Beatles, or is it simply a taste preference? Is blues music now only considered "folk" culture which is seen as less quality than "high" culture or is it more than that? Who decides what is "low" culture is? Who decides what is "high"? If we use these categories is that constructive to creating good culture and art rather than "high" culture and art or "low" culture and art? Or again, is it simply a matter of taste?

We have talked of this issue the last few days based on some chapters in David Hegeman's wonderful book, Plowing in Hope. We don't exactly agree with everything in his tome however, he does a great job in laying out the biblical reasons the Church needs to be involved in culture making. Get the book and join in...

Peace,
Kirk, Kevin, Bryan, Tom, and special Swiss guest Michael...