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Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito
It might be the difference in emphases between the two traditions. More of a focus on Word in Protestantism, so the words of the hymns are very very important. But more of a focus on the Sacraments in the Catholic tradition, so the hymns are important as far as they enhance the performance of the sacrament.
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My guess is it's more of a vernacular vs. Latin thing, along with hymns being traditionally a main means of congregational participation among Protestants. That's why hymns and metrical psalms took on such a strong role after the Reformation among the Lutherans and Reformed. They've certainly been important among the Anglicans and Methodists, too.
And Belle, whatever works with the boys.
