Do you advocate "Christian" rock music?

Question

Someone mentioned this in an earlier question, and it really disturbed me. It disturbs me to see that so many of today's Christians are embracing this "Christian" rock phenomenon.

This rock music is not of God. It was inspired by Satan. The first traces of it were brought into our society in the 1950s by a man named Elvis Presley. It poisoned a society that was wholesome and pure, and from there, everything was corrupted. Shortly thereafter came the Beatles, and then it got worse. Now we have Marlin Manson and Led Zepplen and others.

Rock music is not of God. So how can it ever be Christian? I hope my brothers and sisters in Christ will wise up to this and stop allowing this to destroy our church and our world.

Answer 1

So tell me how music that glorifies God and promotes Jesus is of Satan? It isn't the music itself that can be objectable but the words that are in some of the songs. Have you ever been to a Skillet concert? Thousands of young people God and going to the stage/altar to give their lives to Christ. As a Christian, a mother, and an ordained minister I am astounded by your ignorance.

Answer 2

This is the music of the "The New Age Contemporary Christian Church". Concerning this church a good litmus test is this; Does secular America have a problem with it and its music? The answer is a resounding no. In short, if people that hate God don't have a problem with it then we as Christians need to run the other way more often than not when it comes to doctrinal issues. Remember, we as Christians are a peculiar people set apart from the world. We are not to mold ourselves to become the full pattern of pop culture which is contrary to God. If a question needs to be answered it is to be found in the Word of God and not born out of a mans opinion.



1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;



True Christians will be mocked, hated and scoffed at as foretold in the Bible.

Notice how the New Age Contemporary Christian Left Wing church isnt hated by the secular world? This in itself proves out its error.



Romans 12



2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Answer 3

You have no grounds to stand on. No evidence to prove your case.



You do know that many of our beloved hymns were taken from pub tunes, right? Or, maybe you are aware that the masterful church organ was originally used in carnivals and was considered an instrument of sin.



Music was invented by God. All music. It is up to us to be excellent with it, in all of its forms. Granted, some people have used music to convey messages contrary to scripture and God's design for healthy relationships, as well as Satanic messages. But, being these folks don't know Jesus, this is to be expected.



There is nothing Biblical or even logical to support the idea of any style of music being of God or not of God. I have listened and been to the concerts of some bands that would make your hair stand up, but their lyrics clearly convey Biblical concepts, including the love of God and the importance of salvation.



Christian rock phenomenon? How old are you and how out of touch can you be? This has been going on for over 30 years, ever since old hippie rockers got saved and used their talents to minister via music.



Some of today's Christian metal bands are getting into arenas that people like you could not minister in. They often open and sometimes travel with secular bands - they don't change the message of their songs and even get some chances to preach a salvation message.



Be careful how you judge.



And obviously, Aladdinw has not heard of bands like Demon Hunter, August Burns Red, As I Lay Dying, Underoath, Flyleaf, and others. Boring - HAH!

Answer 4

1. our society has never been and will never be pure.

2. elvis presley is god and the beatles were revolutionary beyond all belief.

3. led zeppelin and marilyn manson should never EVER be put in the same sentence, respect zeppelin.



christian rock is not destroying the church, and certainly not the world.

music can do nothing but inspire.

Answer 5

I am a Christian and I love, love, love Rob Zombie's music! My choice of music has nothing to do with my devotion to God. Just because I am a Christian does not mean I sit and listen to Amy Grant all day in a long skirt and button up shirt criticizing the rest of the world.

Answer 6

If you are speaking of "upbeat" worship songs with drums, guitars etc, I see nothing wrong in that. We are praising God and worshiping him. If a song is too "worldly" per music I do not listen to it. That is, too close to what you hear on the rock stations. You can tell the difference because with rock it is about you, your behavior, and the performer, if so-called Christian rock is played your focus still remains on God and God alone. Music in and of itself is not bad, it is what the music provokes in a person's behavior and thoughts. I have to disagree.

Answer 7

God gave us the ability to make music, and that is a gift. However, "Christian Rock" is a farce. It is just to get famous. God doesn't support people trying to get famous using his name. I think it is embarrassing for people to listen to and play Christian Rock.

What is Christian about it?



BUT, music IS ok with God, provided the lyrics are not talking about immorality and using bad language. He WANTS us to be happy and to celebrate with music, and ENJOY music.

Answer 8

i listen to many different kinds of music and it has not affected my relationship with God in the least. I do not worship the singer or the music and i think Elvis Presley had a beautiful voice, he sang many religious songs and did justice to them. I don't think we can blame music for the evilness in this world.

Answer 9

I guess you haven't heard of christian death metal then?? LOL



So this music has infected society? And is this the same kind of infection that your supposed bible has done to millions of 'believers'??



I think so



Not everything needs to be 'christian' or 'of god' to be thought worthy of existing.

Answer 10

music connects with people.

my ipod has a ton of christian music, and it's good to listen to when i need a bit of spiritual reinforcement.

God wants us to worship and celebrate Him. music does that, does it not?

Answer 11

I DON"T advocate "Christian Rock". It is not of God. You answered your own question perfectly.

Answer 12

Christian Rock is the most boring, and redundant form of music ever invented by mankind.

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Answer 13

Music is neutral. How people use it is another thing.

Answer 14

Yeah and let them bite a few bat's heads. They like blood!

Answer 15

Are you being serious?

It's just music!

Answer 16

Your ignorance astounds me.

Answer 17

Put the crack pipe DOWN!

Answer 18

wow are your teachings wrong

Answer 19

LOL

I want my two dollars.