Guest soulseeker4961 Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 I want to discuss rap music with my youth sunday school group. I also would like some help as to how to break down the lessons to make sure the students understand what we've talked about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulyHis Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 What specifically do you want to discuss about it? That might help others here to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimshadyJB Posted February 24, 2005 Group: Nonbeliever Followers: 1 Topic Count: 29 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 122 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/10/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/23/1987 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Tell them to listen to a great rapper, an example would be Eminem. They'll catch on quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicks Girl Posted February 26, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 30 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 669 Content Per Day: 0.09 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/26/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/04/1986 Share Posted February 26, 2005 I'm not sure of what you mean. You want to discuss rap with your class? What about rap do you want to discuss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsth Posted February 26, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 297 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 5,586 Content Per Day: 0.69 Reputation: 193 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/09/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted February 26, 2005 Tell them to listen to a great rapper, an example would be Eminem. They'll catch on quick. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Surely you jest? In His Love, Suzanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyAngeL Posted February 26, 2005 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 23 Topic Count: 155 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7,464 Content Per Day: 1.02 Reputation: 8,810 Days Won: 57 Joined: 03/30/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/12/1952 Share Posted February 26, 2005 I have to say to stay as far away from rap as you can. Even the christian is questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deez131 Posted February 27, 2005 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 164 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/05/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/05/1967 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I am assuming you want to discuss rap music - as far as lyrics, intent, etc... Not knowing the age of the kids in your class makes it a little difficult to suggest ways to discuss it. I always like the direct approach. My 15 year old had a friend who was listening to rap. He (my son) wanted to get a CD of the artist (50Cent). I told him that I would be happy to get the CD for him if he and I both agreed that the lyrics were acceptable. He happily agreed (apparently he really didn't listen to the lyrics). Anyway, we went to a website and I started reading the lyrics to him outloud. (I've never said words like that in my life). Half way through the second song he stopped me, and told me he didn't want to hear anymore. I told him I wanted to make sure that it wasn't just one or two of the songs, so I continued - just to make sure the message was across. By the time we were done, he was dying to get out of that room. I don't think he liked hearing that stuff come out of my mouth....But what an impact. He admitted the songs degraded people, especially women, and were pretty negative in content. He told me to forget it. I love reasoning with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted February 27, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 55 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 923 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 32 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/14/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/03/1974 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Amen Deez, I personally do not believe that rap has a place in Sunday School. Your Sister in Christ Jesus Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicks Girl Posted February 27, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 30 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 669 Content Per Day: 0.09 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/26/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/04/1986 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I don't have an issue with rap(the music) I DO have a problem with the lyrics. 99.9% of the time they are offensive, vulgar, and VERY ungodly. I know of at least 3-4 Christian Rap artists that I would consider acceptable. I do not, however think you need to be bringing regular rap into your Sunday school class, there isn't anything to discuss really. If the lyrics are bad, don't listen to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray Posted March 5, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 281 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 789 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/03/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted March 5, 2005 Depending on the age of your Sunday school children most of them know what rap music once they are First or second grade for sure. Now at that age like any music they just like the rythm and the beat and all the Bling Bling jewerly. By the time reach 5th grade and up they have notice all the other luxeries that any music can bring even with rap music. Although there is less hype about Christian rap there is still hype about it because to some it is still a new thing. Why don't you let your sunday school children teach you about rap they may know more than you depending on there age. Start by making a chart listing the pros and cons of rap music. Than allow them to sample both secular and Christian rap artist. Next, challenge them to come up with their own postive rap about what they have learned or about Christ. If their raps are good, funny and healthy conclude the lesson by having them make poster for their song and than record them tape to see what they think of thier rap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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