If you are a Christian do you think it is ok to listen to non-christian music? Why or Why not ?

Answer 1

Yes, it is OK, but it will not lead you to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ because in a way it is just a form of you wasting precious time.

Answer 2

I am a Christian, and I listen to whatever is really good. I pretty much don't listen to Christian music at all for one simple reason. It sucks. I do listen to some Christian songs that are really good, but most of it is garbo. The underground rap station in Miami sometimes plays excellent Christian rap on Sunday. Extremely talented artists that are very good. Still, the best music out there for the most part is non-Christian.

Answer 3

I love some of the non christian music and I am christian at heart
music is wonderful for the soul and some music is not nice to listen to so I turn those off,but I love all kind of music

Answer 4

I hate that so many people are caught up in the "rules" of being "christian". If you have a relationship with God that is what will drive you to live your life as pure as you can.

I am Christian, I listen to all kinds of music. Because of my faith and my beliefs there are some songs that simply do not appeal to me.

Just because I am a Christian I am not in a little box away from the world and only pumping Osteen and the Gaithers in my head, lol. I enjoy entertainment.

Answer 5

Its totally ok to listen to non christian music. the only reason is that the church says its bad or ur parents etc etc, however i do agree that there is alot of garbage music out there i mainly speak of death metal crap or the lyrics in hip hop but truly some of the greatest music of all time is not christian so basicly the choice is urs on what u listen to and what u want to hear but aswell there are some good christian bands here are a few

-as i lay dying
-Norma Jean
-Underoath
-Relient K
-P.O.D.

Answer 6

I would have to say that it's not ok for the most part. A vast majority of non-christian music glorifies a worldly lifestyle. Even most of what you'll find in christian bookstores is filled with fluff and is no benefit to the believer. Most 'christian' record labels are now owned by larger secular conglomerates whose primary goal is to make money at the expense of the artist. It's safe to assume that some of these artists are also pressured to compromise their message somewhat to appeal to a larger demographic, or the collective whole.

Am I saying that all secular music is bad and that you should just kick back to classic hymns, plain instrumental or new age music? Absolutely not! I myself listen to some secular music but it's very few and far between, and even then these artists are usually influences to other bands I enjoy. Determine first if the music is both uplifting to your spirit and will not in any way hinder your walk with Christ. I recommend reading their lyrics to see if what they say lines up with scripture. Don't trust the words of others including some of those in your circle of influence, discover the truth of the matter for yourself. Secondly, I'd look for something that will challenge you spiritually in your walk. This music can be very convicting also, but I believe it's pivotal to have some of this music in your collection considering the times in which we live. Check out classic Keith Green, Larry Norman, & Steve Taylor material to see what I speak of. Steve Taylor wrote much of the early Newsboys material, at least lyrically.

Don't be fooled by those who might say that Christian music is worse than what the secular industry can produce. I would honestly ignore much of what plays on christian radio nowadays. The market is flooded with too much praise music and lacks deep substance, in reflecting both scripture and the true nature and character of God. I fear that it tickles the ears of its hearers more than what we realize. Most of my favorite bands came from the late 80's - mid 90's and some are still writing music today

Examples:

The Galactic Cowboys (see Crunchy)
Atomic Opera
The Prayer Chain (past members helped form Northern Records, did numerous side projects such as Cush)
The Violet Burning
Sixpence None the Richer (co-founder now with Astronaut Pushers)
Mortal (see Fold Zandura, Juggernautz and Switchfoot -> Jerome)
Circle of Dust (see Argyle Park, AP2, Chatterbox, Celldweller, ect)

others I enjoy: The Choir, Whiteheart, Deitiphobia, The Echoing Green, Living Sacrifice, Deliverance, Tourniquet, Mortification, DeGarmo & Key

Answer 7

I think it's a bad idea. I used to scoff at the "devil's music" concept when I was younger, but I was naive. We have a relentless enemy who use any means to attack us. I fought God tooth and nail when he told me to stop listening to it, but after a demonic visit into my room one night (after listening to.... on second thought I'd rather not say) I finally figured things out.

And I sort of had an excuse back then, there wasn't much decent Christian music. Now there is a lot more variety.

Answer 8

Sure, why not? I am a Christian, a disiplined student of the manuscripts.
I don't care for gospel music, its just not a muscial style that I enjoy - I don't care for Country music, either.
Music is entertainment. If I want to study the Word of God, I study the Word of God.
If I want to listen to music, I listen to music.
I personally like blues and rock n roll.

Answer 9

I happen to love Beethoven's 9th symphony... It was written not as a celebration of Jesus or Christianity but as a celebration of the brotherhood and Enlightenment for the young intellectuals of 1800's.
Still I find 'Ode to Joy' resonates with my heart my extraordinary love for Jesus my Savior.
Some music while not "Christian" is a wonderful reflection of the creativity we as humans are imbued with in the image of our Creator.

Answer 10

Music is God's gift to our soul. It calms us down, gets us excited, and just generally relaxes us in one way or another. If you are listening to some music and it invokes feelings of anger, hate or makes you less of a person, then I would definitely stay away from those because it can lead you astray from God's intended path.

Answer 11

Because I find more nonchristian music to be better than much of the Christian music. That's why.