P.S. from bbc--

Mary, I remember seeing this gesture in churches long before I started doing it myself & I remember thinking about it at some length. I didn't want to do it to "go along w/ the crowd" & I didn't want to be seen as someone whose feelings had overwhelmed my reason. I only lift my hands in praise & affirmation when I feel that the Holy Spirit is prompting me to do so &, then, only in what I hope is a quiet, non-distracting way.

best to all,

bbc