If so many "Christian Rock" musicians say their music is inspired by God, why is their music so terrible?

Answer 1

That's what happens when something other than musical quality is the first criterion in the production process. (Another example: Britney Spears, where sex appeal comes first. Crappy music with ulterior motives is hardly a solely Christian phenomenon.)

Answer 2

I suppose the beauty of music is in the ear of the listener. I listen to "Christian Rock," and I like it. It's basically just Rock with the cussing and sexual references left out (which might not make it Rock after all). If you don't like Rock to begin with, then I doubt you'll like the Christian version. It's just a matter of opinion. (I think they mean the lyrics are inspired by God more than the music itself. Hey, we're just human.)

Answer 3

not all are bad- some is actually wonderful- some secular rock music isn't good either, so do not generalize- if some Christian Rock can inspire and lead a young person to Christ- then it is inspired- don't you think? Especially since it is not about the music anyway- it is about the message

Answer 4

There are actually many amazing Christian artists whose music is very very good. Their music is inspired by God as any artist's work is inspired by something...

it is not meant in the sense that is it "scripture" inspired directly by God.

If you are not looking for quality music that stays away from all the materialism, sex and drug use in secular music, then you won't find them anyway, so what does it matter to you?

If you want to find good Christians artists...it's really not that hard. It's much easier just to say it's all terrible...apparently.

Answer 5

The answer is very simple. Musicians who have no agenda, other than playing music, have to get famous on the strength of their song writing and performing talent. Musicians that are marketed to a particular crowd get famous on the religion or culture that they represent. A medicore musician can gain fame selling religion or culture. That is not to say that people who are religious are who are very cultural cannot be good musicians, but you should ask yourself if they're selling you music or something else.

Answer 6

Romans 12 :2 , John 2:15 . They think they are glorifying the Lord with today's music.

Answer 7

The heart of rock is the blues. Take away the blues and Rock is just noise. Christian music is not the blues. Christian rock is therefore an oxymoron, and just noise.

Answer 8

I don't know, I think the 'Jars of Clay' are pretty cool and that's coming from an atheist.

I guess the preachy, morally superior and explicitly superstitious drivel could be irritating but lots of other music is bad too, right?

Answer 9

Because it's just starting. It's a new genre and it's growing out of contemporary Christian. Give them a break, and check out Switchfoot, Flyleaf, and Jennifer Knapp. They are really good, especially the lyrics. I think Christian music is getting better and better. Give it time, it's new and will pick up later.

Answer 10

I am a classically trained musician with a Master's degree in music, and I like some Christian rock.

Some of it is bad, but a lot of it is excellent, with especially profound lyrics.

With an attitude like yours, is it any wonder that young adults want nothing to do with "church?" Jesus went among people and met them right where they were, in their sin, in their illness and in their poverty.

I find it amazing that young adults can find Jesus today right where they are in their music.