Christian Concerts

[JIME]

I have been to some Christian concerts and I can't help but wonder why people start screaming, shouting, and whooping when the artists come out on stage. I mean, isn't the reason that they are there, to worship the Lord. Even in some of my worship CD's that I own, the crowd starts screaming and yelling. I don't get it!!!

I thought we were to glorify the Lord with our music and worship, not the people performing!!!!

Please give me your feedback and tell me how you voted and why.

Thanks, JIME

[feider]

Christian music is to lift up and glorify God, but maybe people are just very happy to see the artists enter the stage and begin playing.

I am always excited to see bands come on stage, although I know it is completely about the Lord.

[somethingcleverhere]

People cheer for different groups because they like the group, it's as simple as that.

I don't see anything wrong with cheering for someone you like, no matter what they are doing, if they do a good job and you enjoy their work I think it is fine to "glorify the people performing."

As far as the purpose of a Christian concert, I'd have to say it is largely dependant on the hearts of the people in the audience and in the band and probably varies from concert to concert.

[Floatingaxe]

If the musical artists are truly born again, their purpose would be to glorify God and evangelize. There is nothing wrong with excitement and exuberance among the listeners. In fact, it should be that way!

[Kabowd]

Entertainment is not a sin. Idolatry is.

It isn't wrong for people to sing and use their gives to entertain others (as long as what they sing doesn't glorify sin). Neither is it wrong for people who enjoy these gifts to praise, celebrate and encourage them. There just needs to be a balance. Those who are gifted in the arts have a responsibility to avoid allowing others to idolize them (which is very hard when fame is involved). However, you cannot control what another person feels in their heart. It is up to each individual him or herself not to offer worship to anyone but the Lord.

[Kabowd]

By the way, I was unable to vote in the poll because the first two were set as if they were opposed to one another. Glorifying God and evangelism can take place while making money at the same time. It isn't wrong to make money. It isn't wrong to use your talents to make money either.

[Kabowd]

We should be cauteous in presuming to know the motives of others. JIME, were you asking what we thought the motives of these artists were? Or were you asking what should be their motives?

[Floatingaxe]

To glorify man and make money.

That's not all true. You appear to have a jaded viewpont, truster.

[peaches]

To Worship the Lord and evangelise.

ummm, not really. thats not why i go. u cant evangelise to a group thats already saved. its too loud to evangelize anyways.

To glorify man and make money.

not why i go either.

I am not sure

i am sure why i go. i go to see my favourite bands put on an awesome live show. its fun and i aint stopping any time soon

[Oh Hamburgers!]

A concert is a way to get music out, and it is used to make money.

I don't think there is one specific answer to this question, perhaps some Christian musicians have concerts to spread the word, and others have them to make money.

I would be willing to bet that the majority of Christian musicians hold concerts to make money, so I voted accordingly.