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This is an article from 2001 in which Geoff Thomas paints an imaginary scenario and then addresses a pretty common situation for most churches.
The new version of the regulative principle seems to be how closely worship resembles a Wiggles concert.
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Thomas’ introduction:

An elder preceded the minister into the pulpit and then came to the front and addressed the congregation. “Last week…a child was bored in the service.” A gasp went through the congregation. Men looked at their feet, women cried quietly, and children went white. “The church officers are meeting with the minister during the week and will announce our conclusions next Sunday. In the meantime we want to apologise to that child and his parents and all the other children,” the elder concluded before leaving the pulpit. The ashen-faced preacher came to the pulpit, and in a trembling voice began the service…
This imaginary scenario is not very far from the prevailing ecclesiastical situation today in which many consider the worst sin a church can commit is to bore children.

Read the rest at Banner Of Truth.