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Posted by Ian Henderson in Galashiels Scotland @ 19:36 on Oct 14 2006
Larry is obviously concerned about the quality(from a Christian perspective)of Christian music.Most,in my view,is fairly indistinguishable from secular music with a few religious lyrics thrown in.There are notable exceptions but for new Christians in can be difficult to find meaningful music.
Larry is obviously concerned about the quality(from a Christian perspective)of Christian music.Most,in my view,is fairly indistinguishable from secular music with a few religious lyrics thrown in.There are notable exceptions but for new Christians in can be difficult to find meaningful music.
Posted by Scott in northern ireland @ 15:25 on Oct 12 2006
I do fear that Christian music may lose the root of the good news of the gospel in place of mainstream pitching. And yet i see encouragment in Christian music, bands like Delirious will continue to challenge and encourage me in my faith. There is a healthy balance in there somewhere, but man being as we are will opt for pride and greed everytime. That's why we need His instruction and inspiration in every aspect of our lives. Looking forward to part 2 of this series!
I do fear that Christian music may lose the root of the good news of the gospel in place of mainstream pitching. And yet i see encouragment in Christian music, bands like Delirious will continue to challenge and encourage me in my faith. There is a healthy balance in there somewhere, but man being as we are will opt for pride and greed everytime. That's why we need His instruction and inspiration in every aspect of our lives. Looking forward to part 2 of this series!
Posted by Scott in northern ireland @ 15:24 on Oct 12 2006
These are words of wisdom and warning indeed. I recently read a 2006 book by John Blanchard and Dan Lucarini who also addressed a lot of these issues and it has really challenged me in how I approach Christian music - i have seen how our music has been pigeon holed to secular 'equivalents' and the scary thing is that in the past was almost priveleged that this was the case!! I do think we need to be very careful and in all things seek to Glorify God. Why do we 'need' secular influences when ours is a God of creativity.
These are words of wisdom and warning indeed. I recently read a 2006 book by John Blanchard and Dan Lucarini who also addressed a lot of these issues and it has really challenged me in how I approach Christian music - i have seen how our music has been pigeon holed to secular 'equivalents' and the scary thing is that in the past was almost priveleged that this was the case!! I do think we need to be very careful and in all things seek to Glorify God. Why do we 'need' secular influences when ours is a God of creativity.
Posted by mark Sherwood in United Kingdom @ 19:44 on Oct 11 2006
My prayer is that people will listen to Larry`s comments and the spirit in which they are given , maybe they won't agree on every single thing he says but please listen. I feel there is a difference now in Christian music to even 15 years ago when i started listening and attending concerts.
thanks for your wisdom larry
My prayer is that people will listen to Larry`s comments and the spirit in which they are given , maybe they won't agree on every single thing he says but please listen. I feel there is a difference now in Christian music to even 15 years ago when i started listening and attending concerts.
thanks for your wisdom larry
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The state of Christian music is a symptom of a larger problem with the church; it's pursuit to be so relevant that it's lost it's focus. Westernized Christianity with it's megachurches, rampant materialism, and television networks stand in stark contrast to the first century church....and how silly do we look to the world?
Consider this...with all of the hunger, pain, and disease out in the world...what are we doing spending millions of dollars on church sound systems, Christian concerts, and God-perephenelia?
Amen!!! I have had this same complaint about the church for years. Churches are constantly asking for money for a new sound system, a nicer building, new communion sets, etc... These things add up to millions of dollars that could be well spent on the poor, hungry, homeless, fatherless, and widows. This is where God's heart is, after all. People need to realize that the church is not a building, it is the body of Christ, and we are here to serve, not store up riches.
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