I had a conversation with a guy online, (check out alan ives on youtube.com), who's apparently dedicated to getting rock music, backbeats, boogie-woogie, etc, out of church praise and worship, and it worries me that people are misrepresenting church to today's youth. Can you support your answer with Scripture? Much appreciated!
2007-03-11 06:57:53 · 14 answers · asked by slim1234 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
there's a church by me that has a sign in front of them they change frequently... occasionally it will say things like "Drums are the instruments of Satan" XD
I'm waiting for the right time to tell them that drums were the first form of musical instrument created by humans...
christians crack me up...
2007-03-11 07:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by funaholic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, as a Mormon who has studied music on and off over the years, I would say every genre of music has its good and bad elements. We do have one scripture that says a hymn is a prayer to God. In the Bible there is a variety of musical instruments mentioned, and Psalm 66:1 says make a joyful "noise" unto the Lord - and some music definitely has that element of "noise." We do have guidelines for which musical instruments can be played inside church during regular meetings, but it is more open for other nights, say for talent shows, on TV, etc. I like all genres of music, but depending on the lyrics I avoid some more than others. For example, I think rap is a clever way to use music and talking, but there is so much "dirty" rap out there that I usually just avoid it altogether. I like Christian rock, but when I am trying to meditate or wait for answers after prayer, I avoid rock music for a while. Having said that, I just found a site called ldsscripturerock.com which I am interested in finding more about. I know centuries ago there was something called a "tritone" that was avoided because it didn't sound "spiritual" or in harmony with the rest of the music. Music students who are writing music are often told to avoid using that, unless they are going for a particular effect. I believe it's an augmented fourth interval if I remember right, and something about it is discordant (to Western ears) compared to other intervals. However, in 20th century music it would have been common in some works. As far as music for youth goes, again, I like any genre of music, but it's important to read lyrics and see what is being said as well. Have a happy day, and I send you a gummy bear.
2007-03-11 07:22:14 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worship is part of being a Christians. Hymns have been replaced with modern music simply because young folk take to it. I don't think there is any scriptural reference as to the type of music. As long as the words are biblical. I do say, that some of the modern christian music doesn't do much for me because as with secular music, I can't understand what they're saying. That would be the problem, not the melody.
2007-03-11 07:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by VW 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I grew up in the Salvation Army. Am quite used to having trumpets and drums and tambourines,even guitar. And a string and broomstring over a metal washtub, and a thimbles snapping over a metal scrub board.
A joyful noise unto the Lord.
Even now in this Baptist church, I've seen trumpets and trombone, and clarinet. Piano and organ, of course.
Nothing wrong with using music to praise God.
2007-03-11 07:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by kiwi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that God can use ANY kind of music to reach people. I have heard christian hard rock that is as hard as any of the mainstream hard rock out there. Paul wrote that there is nothing unclean of itself. So that includes music. The message in the music is what matters, not the style. God is good all the time. In 1 Corinthians Paul wrote that no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except by the Holy Spirit. If even hard rock has this message, then it is from God. Praise Him!!!
2007-03-11 07:05:08 · answer #5 · answered by putonthearmorofgod611 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Churches tend to use two methods. Either monotonous, boring..and then there's the almost opposite, jumping and music, trying to get the inmates hyper. Both of these states of kind make you more open to suggestion.
So, "exciting" music is no more right or wrong than a boring service, they have the same aim.
2007-03-12 01:36:50 · answer #6 · answered by DanRSN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psa 98:4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
Psa 100:1 [[A Psalm of praise.]] Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Psa 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Psa 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
ok.. you get the picture.. i guess it depends on what you think "a joyful noise is.
Our Church has a "rock and Roll" raise team and it's one of the things that attracted me to it.
As long as we're praising him i think he's happy!
2007-03-11 07:08:02 · answer #7 · answered by allyn h 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about different types of music being inappropriate. But I do think all this worship leading stuff is a bit iffy. The holy spirit should be the worship leader innit
2007-03-11 07:04:23 · answer #8 · answered by : 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you think Satan can't distort this area of our lives, too? He was very musical in heaven (Ez 28:13) There are books about it and videos. If you are uncertain of God's will in a matter take it to Him in prayer, He delights to lead the true in heart into all truth. Even if you are certain you are right, ask God to reveal it to you in no uncertain terms. I've asked HIm about something I believed I was right in because others thought I was wrong. I showed me I was wrong and I changed my ways.
2007-03-11 07:08:27 · answer #9 · answered by V 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
no i don't ! i see the jazz music and the swinging in the churches when singing hymns quite joyful and well meaning and if you compare that with the solemn music played in the C of E churches it feels so mournful and dreary and almost puts you to sleep through boredom
2007-03-11 07:21:32 · answer #10 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋