Do you buy Christian rock?

Question

I try not to. The reason? It's not because it's bad music. Many times, it's fine. I believe it is because I don't feel that kids in rock bands should be the ones teaching me about religion.

To learn, I go to a religious professional I trust (Priest, Bishop, Deacon, etc.)...someone with training who works in the religion I am affiliated with.

It doesn't mean that 20-something kids don't know anything about religion, but do you call your mom if you need to get your cat spayed? Do you go grocery shopping at Best Buy? Do you go to a lawyer if you have gang green on your left foot? Do you go call a child day-care center to hire a plumber?

Well, you might, but I sure don't. I didn't know very much in my early 20's...I'm still learning in my early 30's. I just feel that it is an inappropriate way to learn about the myriad complexities of this thing we call: religion.

What do you think? Do you buy Christian rock?

Answer 1

Do you go to your preacher or deacon to listen to Rock and Roll?
Do you believe it bad to express your faith (rather than teach doctrine) through music?
Do you believe that all Christian musicians should be graduates of theological seminaries?
Do you believe that there should be age or educational requirements to pick up a guitar or keyboard or to sing?

How much training does it take to say "I've been saved by the blood of Jesus"? How much to preach Christ crucified?

Most Christian rock bands aren't posing fine theological points, but simply expressing their faith as they know it. They don't pass themselves of as "The Bible Answer Man" or Augustine or John of hte Cross. They're simply professing their faith through a tallent they were apparently given.

Amy Grant was young when she started; so was Michelle Tumes, 2nd Chapter of Acts, and lots more from my era. Let them sing. If you feel they are trying to correct your understanding of scripture, perhaps you can listen and choose to ignore. If you don't like the music, don't listen.

BTW.... I'm not a Christian, and tend to have trouble with those who haven't studied correcting me on matters I've struggled for years with. Still, that doesn't necessarily mean they're wrong, but I'm more inclined to listen to one with experience as you stated. Then again, that's arguing doctrine, and not making music.

Peace,

--Dee

Answer 2

I buy very little Christian rock. On the occasion that I do it is by either Saviour Machine or Tourniquet (though with Tourniquet anymore, I don't know why I'm bothering). The reason I don't buy much Christian rock is because, quite frankly, it does nothing for me. If the positive message is "God is good, but we are worthless crap" then I'm not impressed. Yes, I believe that God is good, but I also believe that people should be recognized for their good qualities and not have to play the "I'm so humble that I can say that others are better than me" while living as if they are better than everyone else. Plus...the music is just lousy for the most part. Granted, there may be some good Christian music that I haven't heard, but rock/metal in general has gone downhill these days, in my opinion. Now if a Christian band came out that resembled Rhapsody of Fire, Nightwish, Virgin Steele, Manowar, Angra, Freedom Call...and was epic in nature, all while having lyrics that gave Christian lessons via story or were honoring God while not denying mankind...then I'd probably take a listen. Until then...my money goes to bands like those.

Answer 3

I don't buy christian rock because I don't like rock. I buy christian dance music, also christian music from other countries (i.e. brazil, pakistan, curacao...). Needless to say since I can neither understand urdu or much papiamento, I can't accuse the singers of teaching me about christianity, even if I could I'm sure I would disagree with some things they're saying just as I do with pastors from time to time. So that wouldn't be the reason for me not to listen. However, if you don't feel you should for that reason than you shouldn't.

Answer 4

do no longer purchase a guitar for below $350 some thing below that would have topics with construct and tuning stability. maximum affordable guitars are made up of a cheap plywood that manufacturers examine with as "Agathis". i'd propose some thing like an Ibanez RG321 or an ESP LTD EC-330. both are lower than $four hundred and could be a sturdy newbie guitar which will very last you a ways longer than ANY $100 and fifty GSPOS (guitar shaped piece of ****). if you're going acoustic, then i'd propose searching into some thing interior of a similar budget. placing out out your target must be a guitar between $350-$500.

Answer 5

I never did like it, and despite what somebody told me once, you can tell the difference. But I listen to classical music now, occasionally listening to oldies (60s & 70s pop/rock music) and I don't care for any pop or rock music anymore.

It's more of the "God has to be in [insert anything]" deal. There's already a Christian version of AARP, as if the original version wasn't good enough.

Answer 6

Yes, I do. Why? because the lyrics and message are much better then most of the mainstream stuff. Plus the music is soooooooo much better than ten years ago. The "message" of the some of the mainstream stuff can be downright scary, degrading, negative and doesn't set a good example for my kids.
Life is tough enough as it is. I'm glad there's a better choice.

Answer 7

i don't buy Christian rock. it's a bit too rock-y to be respectful. if you're looking for GOOD religious music that's uplifting, spiritual, beautiful, and actually very educational, go to ldscd.com. I listen to Sharon Hopkins' "Lead Kindly Light" album (5 STARS!) and Hilary Weeks "Day of Praise" (FIVE STARS!) HIlary Weeks has multiple albums. Logan Heftel has got good mature songs, but not necessarily religious. google them. i recommend it.
you are making a really good point. kinds in rock bands shouldn't be the ones teaching you about religion. but D&C 25:12 says "For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yes, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads." (this is the Lord speaking in the scriptures).

Answer 8

Christian rock is usually positive. No garbage lyrics. You need not feel being preached at. Just consider the music is sanitized.

Answer 9

Music is for our listening pleasure, not teaching...for this we have the bible and church. Personally I'd rather my teens listen to Christian rock than some of the other filth out there...at least there's no swearing or sexual explotation in it. Peace :-)

Answer 10

No. It sucks. But I differ from you in why it sucks. I have no problem with religion in music. The problem with "christian" rock is that it is self-consciously christian. Its not great music that happens to be christian but christian by design - christian first and music second. Mozart's Requiem, by contrast, is Christian and fabulous. But then Mozart wasn't a "Christian composer" - he was a composer who wrote religious music when it was appropriate or when he had something to say.