text: The real problem is the idea that what is spiritually nourishing is universal for all people.   I personally prefer a more traditional style church.  I'm not saying I need a cathedral with 50 statues, but I feel more connected to God when I am in a Church that tickles my senses.   The sites, the smells, and the sounds are all out of the ordinary from what I see during the week, it helps my mind remember why I'm there.   I prefer to hear the music rather than sing it.  I have a poor working member, so when I try to sing, I become so focused on what i'm singing, that I'm not present when saying the lyrics.  When I'm silent,  I can hear the lyrics and really pray with them.  Another example is Bible translations.  For spiritual reading, I prefer a dynamic equivalence translation.  Yet,Pope Benedict's VERBUM DOMINI calls for a more formal equivalence translation.  Other people might prefer to sing, or might gain more spiritual incite from more formal translations.    To be continued...