Discouraging the Arts?

In his article "How do we discourage art in the church?", Phillip Ryken, president of Wheaton College, creates an interesting conversation to consider how our own churches are encouraging or discouraging artists and their God given talents.  Read his arguments and quotes and let us know what You think by posting any comments.  Let's get the discussion started.   http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/05/28/how-to-discourage-artists-in-the-church/

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