Christian Rock, Hip-Hop of the Devil?

[JesusFreak1john17]

I stumbled across an article that was titled 'TobyMac Exposed! (Sings Devil's music in Jesus' name)'

Link: http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Evils%20in%...mac_exposed.htm

I wanna know your guys take on this, do you think Christian hip-hop and rock music satanic, which includes artist like, tobyMac, dc Talk, LeCrae, Kutless, Relient K, etc..What do you guys think? If so, then I guess I'm *******. lol But I was taught, God is very excepting and if you have a hip-hop style, he will still except you..

When I read the verse 1 Samuel 16:7 (But the Lord said to Samuel,

[jackie d]

well I was at his concert last night in fact....I didn't see any devil stuff in it but I sure had a hard time understanding him as his music is too busy for my ears....along with him in concert was Matthew West and Jeremy Camp...all three of these men shared the Gospel with the crowd and the response was awesome for all of them..

I think people tend to get a little strange about things they don't like or understand

that's my take on the subject

[Ddavid from NC]

Hip Hop is a music form, rock music is a music form, country is music form, etc... It is stylistic. Much of Christian music no matter the genre is Christian entertainment. The artist have contracts, charge admission, are concerned with image and album sales. We try to Christianize so much that is merely entertainment. In itself it to be judged on the merit of Their intent. There are few mainstream artist of the calibre of Keith Green who were seemingly unconcerned and unmotivated by the dollar. They are out there, but it seems impossible to judge that accurately. My suggestion use your conscience and enjoy what you enjoy, but don't idolize the musician or make them the personification of Christian fidelity. There are some in all genres that I respect. There are some in all genres that I consider just showmen driven by the excitement of performance and notoriety.

[JesusFreak1john17]

well I was at his concert last night in fact....I didn't see any devil stuff in it but I sure had a hard time understanding him as his music is too busy for my ears....along with him in concert was Matthew West and Jeremy Camp...all three of these men shared the Gospel with the crowd and the response was awesome for all of them..

I think people tend to get a little strange about things they don't like or understand

that's my take on the subject

I went to the Boomin' Beyond Measures tour as well, but in Phoenix. I was shocked on how good Jeremy Camp is live. And as well as Matthew West but I was expecting tobyMac to be great by seeing his videos and stuff.

[Guest LadyC]

oh boy, another thread where stones will start flinging....

if the words glorify God, then it's not evil. although i dare say God may have a few spare pairs of earplugs so he doesn't have to hear some of the styles!

[jackie d]

well I was at his concert last night in fact....I didn't see any devil stuff in it but I sure had a hard time understanding him as his music is too busy for my ears....along with him in concert was Matthew West and Jeremy Camp...all three of these men shared the Gospel with the crowd and the response was awesome for all of them..

I think people tend to get a little strange about things they don't like or understand

that's my take on the subject

I went to the Boomin' Beyond Measures tour as well, but in Phoenix. I was shocked on how good Jeremy Camp is live. And as well as Matthew West but I was expecting tobyMac to be great by seeing his videos and stuff.

I expected his music to be different too but that was because I only heard the songs played on the radio...you know the softer stuff...can't win 'em all I suppose

[NEVINN]

Well i will also be nailed here then - because i love listening to Christian Rock - i actually had a complaint from a a neighbour that i was listening to something demonic. The group i love is called Tree63 m- a south african group (as i am south african) however based in Texas i believe.

[nebula]

First of all, there is no evidence that "hip-hop" music is Satanic by default. It may be weird . . . but that's another story.

As for the claims in the article, I don't see anything about the lyrics posted that glorifies Satan or sin or anything else evil.

The first song is just a "cheer" song, if you will - a song meant for the audience at a concert. When Toby Mac says, "Freaks," he's referencing a song sang while still a part of DC Talk called "Jesus Freak." Michael Tait can be heard referencing back to this song as well. (No, I don't have this in writing - but anyone who has been a fan of DC Talk and subsequently Toby Mac will make the instantaneous connection . . . like I did, even though I don't necessarily consider myself a "fan" of his.)

As for the second song? Well, I don't see any spiritual connection or purpose to it whatsoever. But, I don't see anything worth getting in a titsy-fit over either. So, he's singing about ordering coffee? OK.....?

As for "Diverse City" - get real! Toby is referring to racial diversity, not lifestyle diversity. Where did this author get that stuff?

They call us Diverse City, we're colorful good

It's like a freak show in your neighborhood

So, if you wanna praise you can come on down

Cause this freak show's leaving the ground

Up, up and away, baby we don't play, maybe you thought you was done for the day

He said, she said, I said this, that you can't get away from your moment of bliss

Stirring, we'll lure you in and we'll make room for the shade of skin

Short ones, tall ones, skinny ones, bigger, love is the gun and we pullin' that trigger

So you send me and I'll send you hope in the form of a new tattoo

Mine is the shiny city on a hill and yours, of course, is the colors that fill it

We'll take you high, we'll take you higher

Now come to the city where you can praise

If you're black, if you're white, if you're yellow or grey

In the morning, in the night, anytime of day

What's that place - Diverse City

With curls in your hair and braids on the side

Straight shake'em loose, just come on and ride

We're a body with parts, like you and me

Together we make diversity . . .

[jackie d]

Where did this author get that stuff?

from an overactive imagination...whew!

[Honeybee88]

My sisters are going to the Boomin' Beyond Measure tour on Sunday!