There is no way to make generalized statements on this topic. Even in the narrowest of circumstances, there can a variety of attitudes and experiences. Example: Protestants in the upper South. Hardline Baptists have had a long-standing opposition to singing, dancing, etc. On the other hand, the Holiness churches possitively embrace music and ectatic motion (dancin'), even using electric guitars in church. Jim, I'm sorry to hear that about the Catholic Church in Ireland and the suppression of music, but I don't think you can draw a parallel with blues musicians who voluntarily gave up 'sinful' music (usually taking up sacred music in its place). And it is condescending and offensive in this context reference 'god' rather than God.