Church music was also effected by this pervasive attitude, but when contemporary Pietistic styles were introduced into the Divine Service, Bach resisted. Instead of embracing his cultural ideas, Bach rejected the contemporary view of Pietism. Because of this, Bach in his later years wrote music that was not contemporary so that it would not emphasize subjective feelings and lead people into the heresy of his time. He realized that music was not biblically commanded or forbidden to be used in worship services, but he also knew that, by writing emotional music for church, he would promote an emotional and Pietistic theology. The Church today faces a similar challenge.
Some people say that contemporary music helps the church grow as long as the words are fine.
They say that people are already comfortable with this kind of music. But just like in Bach s day, contemporary church music promotes a contemporary theology instead of the theology that was handed down by Christ. If the music that is used in church is the same kind of music that people hear on the radio, these people will not easily see that the Church is against the world. Music in church reflects how Jesus is seen. Contemporary churches see Jesus as a cheerleader and a motivator.