So why do some people think Evanescence is Christian?

Question

I've heard that their CD was sold at Christian music stores at first but Evanescence took it off. I'm just wondering why some people would think Evanescence is Christian, considering how gothic it is.

Answer 1

Originally promoted in Christian stores, the band eventually made it clear they did not want to be considered as part of the Christian rock genre. Wind-up Records chairman Alan Meltzer issued a press release in April 2003 asking for the band's music to be removed from Christian retail outlets.[27]

During a 2003 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ben Moody stated, "We're actually high on the Christian charts, and I'm like, What the f--k are we even doing there?"[28] This seemed to go against earlier sentiments by Moody that "We hope to express in our music that Christianity is not a rigid list of rules to follow..." and also "The message we as a band want to convey more than anything is simple—God is Love."[29] This has led to criticism of the band within the Christian community, even more so given that the band themselves approved of the plan to distribute Fallen to the Christian market.[30] Terry Hemmings, CEO of Christian music distributor Provident, expressed puzzlement at the band's about-face, saying "They clearly understood the album would be sold in these [Christian music] channels."[31] Ex-vocalist and keyboardist David Hodges eventually left the band over the controversy, with other members stating that he had been pulling them in more of a Christian direction than Lee and Moody were comfortable with.

When asked by Billboard in 2006 if Evanescence was a "Christian band," Amy Lee responded, "Can we please skip the Christian thing? I'm so over it. It's the lamest thing. I fought that from the beginning; I never wanted to be associated with it. It was a Ben thing. It's over

Answer 2

Members of Evanescence are Christian. This does not make them a Christian band, just as memebers of U2 are Christian and they are definitely not a Christian band.
Also, the style of the music doesn't dictate whether it's Christian or not - it's about content. What are they saying, vs. how they are saying it.
There are many groups with Christian members in them, but the group is not a Christian band. Many groups make a point of trying to prove they are not Christian, because it usually kills their sales if the public finds out they're a Christian band.
Some of the more dedicated don't care if the public knows they are Christian, and in fact want them to know - Jars Of Clay is a good example of this.
Evanescence early on, had a big hit and video in "Bring Me To Life" which was played on TVU - the Christian version of what MTV used to be. At some point, one member cursed in an interview and made it clear that they were not a Christian band so much as a secular band made up of Christians. At that point their music and videos were pulled from the Christian music stores. Fair or not, this is the way the band wanted it.

Answer 3

No, Evanescance is too darkish to be a Christian band. no longer that i'll label them. yet they were on a Christian rock CD because "carry Me To existence" may be tied to God. Supposivly, Amy Lee follows no faith

Answer 4

Evanescence was a Christian band because most of their songs had some association to God or Christ (listen carefully and you will hear it is referenced to it) but now their songs are based on love, betrayal, and revenge.

Answer 5

They were a christian band. A lot of Christian bands play secular songs... but Amy met one of the guitarist at a Christian camp in Arkansas.

Answer 6

Evanescence was originaly a "Christian band". Whether they are now or not, thats up to them. Read about it on the link below.