Christian music?

Question

I was wondering how many people on here listen to "Christian" music. What is your favorite artist and song if you do? And what do you think defines music as Christian?

Answer 1

I listen to christian music, it doesnt give out any negative messages. It lets me know that God loves me. Christian music talks about his love and his mercy and his forgiveness, not about sex, drugs, or money, orlust. it talks about the real LOVE!!!
I like to listen to:
Barlowgirl,
SuperChick,
Switchfoot,
Jeremy Camp,
Life House,
Casting Crowns,
and If you like Gospel music Martha Munizzi.

Answer 2

Jars of Clay is one of my favorite all time groups. I agree with the others that Newsboys, Casting Crowns, and Jeremy Camp are good and worth taking a look at. Happy Listening. BTW...How legalistic can you get people? God created music. Do you think you are going to get to heaven and have more crowns and jewels because you looked down on Christian Rock? It sounds more like you are trying to make yourself feel as if you are better than everyone else. As a Christian I thought I would point that out. Why would you discourage anyone who is seeking? You seriously think God could not use a song lyric to impact someones life, or reveal a truth? Sorry for the rant, but you are part of the reason Christians are being slammed so hard on Yahoo Answers.

Answer 3

Christian music is any form of pop music whose message is specifically written about the Christian experience by a person or people with a Christian worldview. My favorite Christian artist right now is Neal Morse. He's a progressive rock genius. His most recent album is a concept work about the life of Martin Luther. I really enjoyed his album "Testimony" which was all about how he became a Christian.

Answer 4

Good question . . . . My understanding is that "Christian music" is music by Christians that is intended for evangelizing non-Christians or edifying Christians, with lyrics that are appropriate to those ends, and marketed specifically as "Christian music."

There is also another interesting category of music that is performed by Christians that is not "Christian music" per se. Take, for example, the Texas group Flyleaf. They are all Christians, but their music is not written with the express purpose of evangelizing or edification. Nonetheless, their Christian perspective is reflected in the lyrics of their songs.

So if you like music of the hard rock/metal variety, check out Flyleaf. Heck, check them out anyway just to see what they're up to.

In the interest of full disclosure, I'm not a Christian, and I'm not interested in listening to most Christian music. But I really like Flyleaf even though their faith is definetly reflected in the lyrics. But it's not an "in your face" kind of thing; it's just who they are. They aren't the greatest band in the world, but they are a very good, straightforward, no frills rock band, very listenable. In fact, I bought their CD and listen to it often, and have recommended it to others who are not Christians.

Interestingly, a band such as Flyleaf might actually reach non-Christians more than specifically "Christian bands." That is certainly my experience.

Best wishes.

Answer 5

Well , christian music is music done by christian , who are in a band .

best...
(New Worship Style)
1. Phil Wickham ... he did two album ... both excellent
2. Hillsong United ... Two last album... Look To You and All Of The Above.
3. Delirious? ... Touch, World Service and The mission Bell.

(Rock,Alternative)
1. Pillar
2. Luna Halo
3. Starfield

Answer 6

Christian music is anything that sings about Jesus, I know that sometimes the songs make you feel pressurized, but just think of it as singing to Jesus. I listen to "christian music" but sometimes they make me feel like I am not trying hard enough, I really just want to sing to Jesus and let people know about him. My favorite artist is relient k or rebecca st. james comes close. I like all their songs... depends on my mood.

Answer 7

it's a money-making scheme

they might have looked to the rap some for commercialization purposes.

crappy acoustic guitar, bunch of people on the stage.
worse than radio quality songs.

radio music sucks bad too.

Answer 8

i like a lot of Christian songs! heres a few:
Toby Mac-Irene
Toby Mac-Made to love you
Switch foot-dare to move
Switch foot-This is your life
Stevis Curtis Chapman-Dive

I think as long as you preach the gospel through the song it's Christian. And if it is inspiraring.

Answer 9

yes........but i tend to listen to more 'non-christian' music because with christian music a lot of it tends to be the same and very un-original. but i like Brooke Fraser and Bethany Dillon

Answer 10

Christian music is anything that doesn't have a negative message.