In the same category, karaoke (sp?) machines are replacing live instruments in churches... black and white. Even with "live" musicians in attendance, I see more and more singers getting up with their "box" and doing gospel to a pre-recorded back-up.

On the positive side, I still commonly see groups in black churches who sing without any instrumentation. I never tire of hearing human voices in harmony. Sure beats canned backgrounds, in my mind.

Jerry