Could there really be 'Christian hardcore,death metal?'

[Guest bluegrass]

I have listened to a Christian thrash band called Living Sacrifice. I think they're awesome. In no way do I think this disgraces the Lord.

[ChristianHardRocker]

I have listened to a Christian thrash band called Living Sacrifice. I think they're awesome. In no way do I think this disgraces the Lord.

they are indeed an awesome band.

[Floatingaxe]

There are genres of rock music that have growling or screaming;

You won't loke this but THIS whole post sounds like one big COMPROMISE.

In ALL we do we are to GLORIFY God, whether it be eating, drinking, WHATEVER.

At some concerts where they have the mosh pits etc, there is NO DIFFERENCE in behavior to that seen in a voodoo ritual with there fanatical actions.

We must be VERY, VERY careful NOT to give the deceiver a foothold in "something" we regard as acceptable to God. The father of lies will USE ANY MEANS whatsoever to twist your thinking.

On another rock music related thread I expressed something to do with this kind of genre of "Christian music" and how I was LED by the Holy Spirit to return the CD to the Christian music shop. I told the salesperson about my reason...her reply was, "well they're a Christian band.." So what!!..You have to be led by the Spirit AND OBEY, which I did.

That's all I'm gonna say.

Wow! The word, "compromise" kept rolling through my mind, over and over as I was perusing this thread. You hit the nail on the head, inj!!

[Artemus Prime]

"When the church fails to break the cultural barrier, both sides lose. Those who need the gospel message of hope and the reality of love, don't get it, and the isolated church keeps evangelizing the same people over and over until its only mission finally is to entertain itself." Charles Colson

[Axxman]

I think its too bad that so many Christians judge other Christians based on things they don't know. When will people realize that you have to see people as they are, and trust in God. There is good and bad in Christian music. Amy Grant cheated on her husband while singing her puff-pop Jesus jingles..so clearly her "image" had little to with what she was really about.

Some of you rockers may remember "Seventh Angel" (now defunct) from the early/mid '90s. They were so heavy with screaming and noize...but it was noize that ANY rocker could comprehend. Their lyrics were tough to decipher, because they were screamed so fast. One particular day, I was having a particular struggle, and I prayed about it and left it up to God. I couple hours later I was listening to the Seventh Angel tape (yeah, the "tape") on my walkman, and one of their songs spoke to my situation so clearly I was stunned. It was like the lyrics were being recited to me in plain spoken english. I broke down in tears, because it was a CLEAR answer to my problem. I know God can use His ministers in a variety of ways.

I've seen Christian thrash bands stop in the middle of a song if "moshing" got out of control. I've seen bands praying for the lost "hecklers" in the audience. I saw a band manager get kicked in the face when he was on his knees praying for a guy. I'm not here saying that EVERY Christian Heavy Metal act is sincere or "righteous." I am here saying that if you are judging them by their look, or music style, or dance....you should reconsider.

Joy is a VERY big word and has a variety of expressions...don't try to package it a small box.

[Oh Hamburgers!]

I think its too bad that so many Christians judge other Christians based on things they don't know. When will people realize that you have to see people as they are, and trust in God. There is good and bad in Christian music. Amy Grant cheated on her husband while singing her puff-pop Jesus jingles..so clearly her "image" had little to with what she was really about.

Some of you rockers may remember "Seventh Angel" (now defunct) from the early/mid '90s. They were so heavy with screaming and noize...but it was noize that ANY rocker could comprehend. Their lyrics were tough to decipher, because they were screamed so fast. One particular day, I was having a particular struggle, and I prayed about it and left it up to God. I couple hours later I was listening to the Seventh Angel tape (yeah, the "tape") on my walkman, and one of their songs spoke to my situation so clearly I was stunned. It was like the lyrics were being recited to me in plain spoken english. I broke down in tears, because it was a CLEAR answer to my problem. I know God can use His ministers in a variety of ways.

I've seen Christian thrash bands stop in the middle of a song if "moshing" got out of control. I've seen bands praying for the lost "hecklers" in the audience. I saw a band manager get kicked in the face when he was on his knees praying for a guy. I'm not here saying that EVERY Christian Heavy Metal act is sincere or "righteous." I am here saying that if you are judging them by their look, or music style, or dance....you should reconsider.

Joy is a VERY big word and has a variety of expressions...don't try to package it a small box.

I agree, good post!