Not religion went rapidly into decline, rather, Christianity has gone into decline on account of certain changes.
However, the charismatic and pentecostal renewal was beginning to have effect and is sustaining many people up to this day. Whilst the mass of society may have turned its back on Jesus Christ, we are now awaiting another great christian revival.. Jesus did not come to give us religion, He came that we might be saved. He came that we may have salvation. eternal life. By His stripes we are healed. By His death on the cross we are delivered of all our sins and all our infirmities. I do not know the lyrics of the Rock Mass but of itself to express in the music of the day, need not necessarily be wrong. If the spirit of intent was to give glory to God, if the lyrics are consistent with scripture, then one would suppose it to be authentic and pleasing to God. I did not hear any of the work until today. I do remember hearing people speak of the work and the event. I guess I was busy with other more pressing issues at the time. Worship is to be animated, vital, authentic. Sacred music of old is very beautiful. Mankind has the capacity and ability to give expression in music and song and dance to God’s glory.