Hardcore Christian Music, whats your opinion on it?

[Joshua-777]

I have heard and seen many negative and postitive views on Christian Music in the catagorys of Punk ROck, Hardcore, Death Metal, even Rock. I have heard that God cant be "glorified with screaming music" Now, My question to you.

How do you view it? Is God pleased with these styles of music?

One of my Favorate bands, Officer Negative, out of most bands, they stayed true to what they stood for, unity in Christ, and spreading the Love of the Lord. They where hardcore Punk rock, fast pased but they're message has always been awesome and glorifying to God. They played with alot of Punk bands with an ANTI Christian image, and got the whole crowd who didnt know Christ to sing "United In Christ as one we stand". I found that quite powerful.

My opinion it's the heart of the music that makes the music what it is, if the person playing the music truly Loves the Lord and has a heart of worship, then what ever style that music is, is glorifying to the Lord.

[SoulGrind]

I have heard and seen many negative and postitive views on Christian Music in the catagorys of Punk ROck, Hardcore, Death Metal, even Rock. I have heard that God cant be "glorified with screaming music" Now, My question to you.

How do you view it? Is God pleased with these styles of music?

One of my Favorate bands, Officer Negative, out of most bands, they stayed true to what they stood for, unity in Christ, and spreading the Love of the Lord. They where hardcore Punk rock, fast pased but they're message has always been awesome and glorifying to God. They played with alot of Punk bands with an ANTI Christian image, and got the whole crowd who didnt know Christ to sing "United In Christ as one we stand". I found that quite powerful.

My opinion it's the heart of the music that makes the music what it is, if the person playing the music truly Loves the Lord and has a heart of worship, then what ever style that music is, is glorifying to the Lord.

I have heard the argument that certain sounds (tonality, pitch, etc.) have a physical and mental effect on a person. A few pastor's I know have "preached" on the subject stating that music (regardless of the lyrical content) is only as good as the style in which it is played.

I personally have a hard time with this approach.

For me, personally, I am of the opinion that if the lyrics and the delivery give glory and honor to God - then SHOUT IT, SCREAM IT, AND YELL IT form the roof tops if you have to!

[Joshua-777]

I have heard and seen many negative and postitive views on Christian Music in the catagorys of Punk ROck, Hardcore, Death Metal, even Rock. I have heard that God cant be "glorified with screaming music" Now, My question to you.

How do you view it? Is God pleased with these styles of music?

One of my Favorate bands, Officer Negative, out of most bands, they stayed true to what they stood for, unity in Christ, and spreading the Love of the Lord. They where hardcore Punk rock, fast pased but they're message has always been awesome and glorifying to God. They played with alot of Punk bands with an ANTI Christian image, and got the whole crowd who didnt know Christ to sing "United In Christ as one we stand". I found that quite powerful.

My opinion it's the heart of the music that makes the music what it is, if the person playing the music truly Loves the Lord and has a heart of worship, then what ever style that music is, is glorifying to the Lord.

I have heard the argument that certain sounds (tonality, pitch, etc.) have a physical and mental effect on a person. A few pastor's I know have "preached" on the subject stating that music (regardless of the lyrical content) is only as good as the style in which it is played.

I personally have a hard time with this approach.

For me, personally, I am of the opinion that if the lyrics and the delivery give glory and honor to God - then SHOUT IT, SCREAM IT, AND YELL IT form the roof tops if you have to!

I've heard that arguement as well, but honestly, I feel it depends on the person, cause the tones come from a person, so a person who is that mentaly toned, can me reached by that tone in music, we are drawn to the music that defines how we feel.

[peaches]

summons keilan to sit wiht her and wait for the lashing out

[Guest LadyC]

oh boy, i'm sure this will re-open a can of worms! the thread i mean, not my response. well, who knows, maybe my response.

i think if the lyrics glorify God, and reach unbelievers ears, then maybe the only way some unbelievers CAN hear the message is if it's screamed.

as far as how i think God feels about it? i'm of the opinion he probably uses earplugs

[Joshua-777]

oh boy, i'm sure this will re-open a can of worms! the thread i mean, not my response. well, who knows, maybe my response.

i think if the lyrics glorify God, and reach unbelievers ears, then maybe the only way some unbelievers CAN hear the message is if it's screamed.

as far as how i think God feels about it? i'm of the opinion he probably uses earplugs

I agree with the lyrics glorifying to God, lol haha nice opinion on the ear plugs, Honestly I think he might enjoy it, But we are so limited on the knowledge of Gods choice of music.

Edited October 28, 2006 by josh-13

[LadyRaven]

oh boy, i'm sure this will re-open a can of worms! the thread i mean, not my response. well, who knows, maybe my response.

i think if the lyrics glorify God, and reach unbelievers ears, then maybe the only way some unbelievers CAN hear the message is if it's screamed.

as far as how i think God feels about it? i'm of the opinion he probably uses earplugs

For me, I use earplugs for most regular CCM. Either it's gotta be ambient like gregorian chant, neoclassical or something like that, celtic or hardcore. Michael W, Smith style stuff makes me want to hurl.

[RustyAngeL]

It is not Christian at all.

God is not pleased.

Christians should avoid it at all costs.

Throw away what you have of it.... burn it even.

I have heard and seen some hard metal groups that are so called christian and I can't tell the difference from them and the ones of the world. I don't like either but that is just my opinion.

[LadyRaven]

It is not Christian at all.

God is not pleased.

Christians should avoid it at all costs.

Throw away what you have of it.... burn it even.

I have heard and seen some hard metal groups that are so called christian and I can't tell the difference from them and the ones of the world. I don't like either but that is just my opinion.

It's nto the presentation that matters, it's the content. A picture frame can hold a family memory, or porno. It's not about the frame, it's about the picture. When it comes down to Christian entertainment, the musical style is the frame. What are the words saying? Granted some of them you have t really listen to find out, but if you're not interested that's just one less thing to listen to, right? Most of the groups I listen to are very hardcore and I do understand them. I also know what they are saying is the truth, therefore it's glorifying God. All truth is God's truth.

[peaches]

It is not Christian at all.

God is not pleased.

Christians should avoid it at all costs.

Throw away what you have of it.... burn it even.

I have heard and seen some hard metal groups that are so called christian and I can't tell the difference from them and the ones of the world. I don't like either but that is just my opinion.

what about bands that have very little to say other than things of God like Dizmas and Kutless?