Liturgy as Barrier Breaking & Bridge-Building: Two Case Studies.

This document examines the concept of liturgy in a divided world and the role it plays in either perpetuating or bridging divisions. It presents two case studies to illustrate how worship can be used to break barriers and promote unity. The first case study explores the cross-cultural influence of Black music on American popular music, while the second case study focuses on the works of Donald Lawrence, who merges gospel and music theater to create cross-cultural experiences. The document emphasizes the importance of critically examining liturgies and using transcultural elements to foster justice and unity in a divided world. [Extracted from the article]

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