Secular Music

[DarkNebulaWelder]

I currently listen to only Christian music. I even destroyed my old music when I got more serious about Christianity. However I am not completely closed to it. I listen to the radio while driving from time to time. However if I listen to secular music I am careful with it. I won't listen to music about sex, drugs, etc. Only the music that is sort of "neutral". And I only buy CD's from Christian bands, so the secular music I listen to is limited to the radio.

Although I feel I should warn you, I have made no fewer than 3 music topics that exploded into huge angry debates... so be warned.

Umm...why on earth would they turn into "huge, angry debates?" Is the subject of music actually THAT touchy, or worth getting angry about? Certainly, there are more important issues in our walk with God, aren't there? I just find that strange.

Obviously, the Holy Spirit led you to get rid of those, and I commend you.

[KeilanS]

I would agree that music shouldn't be that touchy, but it definately is. In fact, not even just Christian vs Secular music can heat up. I have seen debates blow up between Christian Hymn-type music compared to Christian rock. It is a very touchy subject I'm afraid. Although it seems like nothing crazy has happened in your topic yet.

[sheya joie]

I would agree that music shouldn't be that touchy, but it definately is. In fact, not even just Christian vs Secular music can heat up. I have seen debates blow up between Christian Hymn-type music compared to Christian rock. It is a very touchy subject I'm afraid. Although it seems like nothing crazy has happened in your topic yet.

True. But you've only gotten 14 replies so far.

I do find that some of the secular music makes spiritual points the artists probably never intended. At the least, it can be a jumping-off point for prayer.

[DarkNebulaWelder]

I would agree that music shouldn't be that touchy, but it definately is. In fact, not even just Christian vs Secular music can heat up. I have seen debates blow up between Christian Hymn-type music compared to Christian rock. It is a very touchy subject I'm afraid. Although it seems like nothing crazy has happened in your topic yet.

True. But you've only gotten 14 replies so far.

I do find that some of the secular music makes spiritual points the artists probably never intended. At the least, it can be a jumping-off point for prayer.

ABSOLUTELY!!! God is all-powerful, and can work through anything. If I hadn't started listeining to this dreaded "secular" band, I wouldn't be where I am today spiritually

[Guest chris1225]

i personally listen to secular music the majority of the day, although since i found God it has been mostly country. I dont see anything wrong with it... i feel i can listen to something an not necessarily take it in, there are certain songs like 'bless the broken road' for example that i do take in because they mean something to me.

[Axxman]

Personally, I love music. There are a great many secular bands that are extremely talented. However, I will not support a secular band financially. Not every Christian band is good, musically or spiritually, but any band that lifts up the name of our Saviour should be receiving your financial support over ANY secular musician.

It bothers me that "High School Musical" outsold the Top 8 Christian artists combined.

[DarkNebulaWelder]

Personally, I love music. There are a great many secular bands that are extremely talented. However, I will not support a secular band financially. Not every Christian band is good, musically or spiritually, but any band that lifts up the name of our Saviour should be receiving your financial support over ANY secular musician.

It bothers me that "High School Musical" outsold the Top 8 Christian artists combined.

That's an interesting attitude, and to a point, it makes sense.

I listen to a lot of classical music, as well as rock, so I don't really feel guilty supporting classical musicians; on the other hand, I also feel that the $13 I spend for a CD isn't really going to make or break the artist.

As far as Christian musicians go, I think I'd rather give my money to a church, or a missionary, who will use that money to spread the gospel, rather than to a Christian artist who isn't doing much for my walk with God....and who, IMO, is musically mediocre at best.

BTW, that brings up another question...I love the Mormon Tabernacle choir, and for the most part, their music DOES uplift the Lord -- yet, they are obviously NOT a Christian organization (although, to an extent, they do uplift God). Should I be buying their records and supporting them, even if their music does touch me spiritually?

Edited May 6, 2007 by DarkNebulaWelder

[ollkiller]

I listen to mostly secular music. The reason is as a musician myself i can't stand most christian bands because of their technical level of playing ability. I can't find anything that sounds different except for Norma Jean(who are savage). As for country music....................run away.

[Iryssa]

I've also been in debates about this that have gotten pretty emotionally charged. Probably because music itself is emotionally charged ("emotionally charged" is not always a bad thing...it's just that it tends to make debates get out of control) and most people who love music feel very strongly about their tastes in music.

Anyway, I pay more attention to what the music is saying than whether or not they're supported by a Christian label. For me, good lyrics are very important. That's why I listen to people like U2 (not a "Christian Band," though all but one band member have professed to being Christians). Lots of their songs are directly relating to God, and many more still allude to the Christian life or seeking God, or things like that...yet they have never been supported by a Christian label, and you'll never see their song "Yahweh" up for a Dove award. Of course...I'd listen to them whether or not they were Christians, because...man...who can beat U2? (says the smitten fan)

[Oh Hamburgers!]

Music is music to me. I listen to whatever melody and musical genre fits my mood at the time, secular or not.