Sunday, September 5, 2010

Hey all yall'! I wanted to post just asking a question. Is "secular" music wrong? I know I had mentioned in an earlier post that I found it hard to listen to secular music. I am not asking this rhetorically but with a genuine interest in knowing what all you guys thought on it. Well, I have begun to think that some of the "Christian" music of today is really lame. I think we need to stop putting the label "Christian" on certain music just because the lyrics can represent a "Jesus" allegory. I have listened to many "secular" songs that you could associate with a allegory out of the Bible. In fact, I have listened to some bands that don't have really good lyrics that could be used for a biblical allegory. I think it is kind of sad that, just because the music that we listen to has a "Christian" label, we think it's okay to listen to it. In all reality, "secular" artists are putting out way better music (I didn't say lyrics OK....just sayin'). Yes, there are many Christian bands that can put out good music as well as good lyrics. I know for a fact that music isn't neutral, no matter whether it is under a Christian label group or not. I have listened to bands like Demon Hunter and some other bands that you have to have the lyrics sheet in order to even understand the words. Ok, sorry, I'll shut up before I bash any more bands. Your coments would make me really happy!!!

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  1. I don't know, David. You probably know where I stand with secular music - I am personally most interested in the message behind the song and the heart of what the band stands for. Don't get me wrong - I love good music as much as anybody, and I will often listen to songs just for fun, and not because they have some great theological point to make. However, there is a danger in creating a craving for secular music, or just hard music - which can be very appealing, I know. You just have to think about where you are drawing the line - how does your listening to this music affect your attitude, for instance? Skillet can feel really good when I'm angry! ;D
    And, bottom line, does your listening to this music glorify God? Just some thoughts - I've asked a lot of the same questions you're asking here, and this is part of the answers I've come to.
    Keep blogging! You're doing great! ;D
    -Beth

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