What do you think about secular artists making songs w christian artists?

Question

I don't mind but in the pit of my stomach it feels wierd.

Answer 1

shame shame shame

Answer 2

I think what really matters is the message of the song. If secular artists make songs with Christians, then the spirit of the song has to blend, be compatible. The fruit will be good.

If you feel wierd in your stomach, this is really your inner soul connection. Since, I don't think your are spiritually born yet. It could be the Holy Spirit getting your attention.

Answer 3

Friday, June 08, 2007

Success and the Christian Music Industry
Current mood: thoughtful


On the road here after a concert in Titusville, PA, and thinking...

From the moment my wife and I got involved in Christian music, well-meaning people have been trying to encourage us to go after "the Nashville dream" of being a famous Christian music stars. Comments like "When you're internationally famous one day…" or "I hope guys make it big" constantly remind us that we live in a celebrity-driven culture that often doesn't take you seriously unless your music is being played on Top 10 radio. In fact, in the Christian Music Industry, you're legitimacy is often tied to being signed to a major label or being considered some kind of celebrity.



This is never more apparent at Christian conferences and festivals, where artists with enormous egos bask in the praise of countless adoring fans. The "Christian artist caste system" is never more apparent than at these events. At a festival a few summers back, Joe (our iSix guitar player) approached a tech crew member to ask if he could mic his guitar in stereo for our set on the main stage. The tech flatly denied the request, explaining, "There are haves and have-nots. You guys are have-nots. There's A-bands, B-bands, and C-bands. You guys are a C-band. The sooner you realize this, the better."




I've wrestled and struggled with all this for years, as I've never been driven by a desire to "make it big" but have always tried to be content in the will of God. We've made very few attempts in iSix to get on the Nashville train, but have sought to serve God with excellence as we walk through whatever doors He opens before us. When I turned down a contract with a major label in the late 1990's, a lot of people scratched their heads, and wondered why. The bottom line is, it wasn't what God wanted for me at the time.




I'm not opposed to major labels, marketing music, or having a big ministry¾even Jesus had a popular ministry! But He never cared about reputation or image or celebrity. He didn't care how His CDs were selling, or whether His songs were on Top 10 radio. He cared about people and His Father's kingdom, doing His Father's will (John 5:19), making Himself nothing and "taking on the nature of a servant" (Phil. 2:7).




God has opened many exciting doors for us. Some are big and some are small. The point is that we are doing His will, and building His kingdom. I think we need to be careful to make sure that our definition of success is the same as God's. He defines success as living in the center of His will, not producing #1 hits and selling millions of records. What about the missionary that serves God in some obscure village you can't pronounce in some overseas nation you can't pronounce? Or what about the woman that has chosen to lay down a high-profile, high-paying career to answer the call to motherhood? Are these unsuccessful?



The bottom line is, I could care less about the accolades and the rat race of the Christian Music Industry. I never have cared about that stuff. Nor has my wife. We just want to get the message of God's grace out to the world, and however God has designed His will for us to be a part of that, His will be done.

Answer 4

That is why I don't listen to the Contemporary "Christian" junk.

We are called to be separate from this world, not to act like it, and that is all these artist are doing.

Music is only for worshipping and praising God. It was never meant to be a means for people to get saved. The only thing commanded in the Bible is to preach the Gospel. Nothing in the Bible states that music will bring people to repentance and salvation. Only the Gospel of Jesus Christ will.

Music is only to praise God, and lift up Jesus Christ, and most of the new junk doesn't even mention Jesus Christ at all.

Answer 5

I don't have a problem with it, but I think it might affect how I listen to the song in a way. Sometimes I just want to listen to music that moves me in a certain way and thinking about who sings it can be a distraction.

Still the tune, rhythm, and words are what make up a song. I have often been moved by a song performed by unbelievers. It's the meaning of the song that matters to me most.

Answer 6

Maybe there is hope for them yet. There has to be some sense of God in their lives to even consider working with a Christian artist. Just pray that the Lord will reign superior.

Answer 7

It could be a good way to re-modernize Christian views. Religion has been molded by culture for millennia.

Answer 8

I have always thought it weird that Willie Nelson sings Christian songs.

Answer 9

Christian rock blows goats no matter who they are fraternizing with.

Answer 10

I would feel strange about it, like the xians are getting into my subconscious.

Answer 11

I say whatever it takes to get the word out.