I enjoy singing gospel songs, and I refuse to cut any song out of my repertoire because it happens to mention God.

JulieF - I'm glad you said that about feeling hypocritical, because I went through it too. At some point, I realised I sing lots of songs with things in them I don't believe in. I don't want to do ANY of the stuff I sing about in sea shanties! Why should religious songs be any different?

I don't think I'd sing any hymns or gospel songs in a setting where people would automatically assume I meant every word. (This may have something to do with why Joe doesn't sing gospel in church. ?) I sometimes feel like I should have a t-shirt that says "Songs do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the singer." (Just thought of one for Buddhists: "I don't want to be "Saved," just recyled.")