I see in churches in the states standing up in church dancing, clapping their hands and being quite emotional even in a church. Things which that wouldnt be acceptable in Australia.
The link below also shows black SDA ministers dressed in clergy style dress which is quite unusual for ministers here in Australia.
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Could any of my American friends inform me I showed it to my father who is a lay preacher and he was mistified as to what tradition this dress comes from but seems to be concentrated to th eblack community also?