Hardcore Christian Music, whats your opinion on it?

[Guest]

{{{ heavy metal music }}}

I can't find the scripture against "noise" anywhere in my KJV Bible?

Edited November 28, 2006 by FresnoJoe

[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'm not sure I would go quite that far but I'm not sure that it brings glory to God. I have never liked it but that is just me. I have seen some Christian groups and see little difference between them and the world.

[Joshua-777]

{{{ heavy metal music }}}

I can't find the scripture against "noise" anywhere in my KJV Bible?

hmmmm, Can;t find it in the nkjv either,

[Akiko]

I agree-- if you're listening to ANY type of music (not just heavy metal) you better be sure it mentions Jesus if you're going to claim it's Christian. ^__~ The other thing is that you have to compare their lifestyle to their music-- a rapper I've heard about called Chamillionare (excuse the poor spelling but I'm not that familier with him and I don't listen to him) has lately been trying to spread Christianity-- but the other songs on his albums are inappropriate, to say the least, and his album also has a nice red PARENT ADVISORY sticker on it. Not exactly Christian rap.

As for mowhawks and generally dressing punk... I like punk. I've put streaks in my hair and I recently sang a duet with my grandmother in church (in fact I've done it several times ^__~). Note here that I am not saying that people with mowhawks may be hurting inside, because sometimes the rebellious attitude comes out in your style of dress and the typical rebel look consists of chains on the pants and spiked-up hair. When I decide to wear mesh, I'm not having a bad day or feeling hurt and rejected-- I simply feel like a rebel for Christ, and I'm gonna go out and tell the world even if it's not the fad. If you think about it, we're all rebels... taking a message to a world that sometimes doesn't want to hear the truth. People judge by appearence. I do it. You do it. Your mom does it. What you wear depends on what kind of image you want to send. Some days I want to send the punk rocker message, and I'll carry my Underground Bible in my mesh-wearing hand and grin. Other days I feel toned down, and I'll wear a layered tee and jeans. Whatever works.

[Joshua-777]

I agree-- if you're listening to ANY type of music (not just heavy metal) you better be sure it mentions Jesus if you're going to claim it's Christian. ^__~ The other thing is that you have to compare their lifestyle to their music-- a rapper I've heard about called Chamillionare (excuse the poor spelling but I'm not that familier with him and I don't listen to him) has lately been trying to spread Christianity-- but the other songs on his albums are inappropriate, to say the least, and his album also has a nice red PARENT ADVISORY sticker on it. Not exactly Christian rap.

As for mowhawks and generally dressing punk... I like punk. I've put streaks in my hair and I recently sang a duet with my grandmother in church (in fact I've done it several times ^__~). Note here that I am not saying that people with mowhawks may be hurting inside, because sometimes the rebellious attitude comes out in your style of dress and the typical rebel look consists of chains on the pants and spiked-up hair. When I decide to wear mesh, I'm not having a bad day or feeling hurt and rejected-- I simply feel like a rebel for Christ, and I'm gonna go out and tell the world even if it's not the fad. If you think about it, we're all rebels... taking a message to a world that sometimes doesn't want to hear the truth. People judge by appearence. I do it. You do it. Your mom does it. What you wear depends on what kind of image you want to send. Some days I want to send the punk rocker message, and I'll carry my Underground Bible in my mesh-wearing hand and grin. Other days I feel toned down, and I'll wear a layered tee and jeans. Whatever works.

Amen, amen.

[Guest]

{{{ Burn it? Burn it?!?! That is a most wonderful idea-- burn it to CD's, and give copies to everyone I know at school who's never heard it before. }}}

Go Brother, Go! Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!

[[[ hmmmm, Can't find it in the nkjv either, ]]]

{{{ I simply feel like a rebel for Christ, and I'm gonna go out and tell the world even if it's not the fad. If you think about it, we're all rebels... }}}

Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!

"He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad." (Matthew 12:30 )

One of the saddest things I see today is Dear Brothers in Christ who attack God's musical missionaries in a vain attempt at keeping "The Gospel" from the lost!

"Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand." (Romans 14:4 )

My best understanding of the reason they do this both from their sermons and from their web sites is that they truly believe all new music is just evil entertainment.

If "new songs" to The Lord are unpleasant to "Their" ears, they are somehow empowered to snuff them out by mocking this worship to Jesus!

They appear to be trying to do their best to kill Any Gospel outreach what displease them!

"Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise." (Psalms 42:3 )

Because I can't keep in tune, keep time, remember lyrics nor has God called me (in His Mercy to humankind!) to His musical mission fields, I can only hold these musical brothers and sisters up in prayer as they spread The Gospel of The Lord Jesus Christ around the world with their "New Psalms".

[16] Rejoice evermore."

[17] Pray without ceasing."

[18] In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

[19] Quench not the Spirit."

[20] Despise not prophesyings."

[21] Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."

(1 Thessalonians 5:16-21 )

Then again, maybe I got it all wrong!

What do you think?

Edited November 29, 2006 by FresnoJoe

[Akiko]

I believe you are correct, FresnoJoe.

[Joshua-777]

Praise the Lord, no matter what style of music, let all music exalt him.

[Guest]

Praise the Lord, no matter what style of music, let all music exalt him.

Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!