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| Swedish Church Bell, c. 1228 (PD) |
For some, the sound of church bells chiming throughout the neighborhood is a welcome tradition.
For others, it’s an intrusion akin to "Hell’s Bells."
In stereotypically peaceful New England, a controversy is now raging regarding this very issue. Christ
the King Church of Burlington, Vermont has been broadcasting recorded bells and hymns three times a day, plus “after funerals and weddings.”
These broadcasts, which have been called “an unholy racket,” can be heard behind closed doors and windows of neighboring homes. Many consider
the recordings to be crass-sounding, overly loud, and way too frequent.
Some have complained that the city’s noise ordinances are being violated. Others feel that they are being infiltrated with religious programming that they have not freely chosen.
City officials prefer that the matter be settled via mediation. Some
neighbors believe that the church has been “stonewalling” such efforts, and are urging that this mediation begin as soon as possible.
Resources
http://news.yahoo.com/joyful-noise-unholy-din-church-bells-mean-discord-160904316.html
Copyright May 5, 2015 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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