Beware- Christian Record Companies not for free downloading either!!!

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John W. Styll, President, Gospel Music Association:
"The gospel music community has not been immune from the financial damage caused by those who illegally obtain music through downloading. Some may argue that it is an act of ministry to give Christian music away. The GMA certainly believes that it is good for people to be exposed to the message of gospel music, just as it would be good for people to read the Bible, but stealing either music or Bibles cannot be justified. It's unfortunate that the music industry has had to resort to prosecution to deter theft, but there seems to be no other choice and thus we lend our support. And as believers in the concept of grace, we are glad to support the amnesty program as well."

Dale Mathews, President, Christian Music Publishers Association:
"The surge and volume of illegal file-sharing over the past several years cry out for action rooted in strength. This latest legal action by the Music Coalition meets that criteria and is supported by the Church Music Publishers Association. We feel it is the small, grass roots writer who is most severely damaged by the all too common illegal acts of file-sharing."

 

[PreacherFergy]

Hopefully this file sharing will help the money-driven "christian" groups to check their motives. I preach sermons, and I don't care if someone puts those on Kazaa, and dare I say as much if not more work goes into preaching a sermon than singing a song (I've been singing since I was a kid, and have sung in several concert halls, so I'm a musicically inclined person as well).
I think they should be glad the Chrisitan music is getting around faster, isn't that the goal!?
My $0.02

 

[chicagokid]

i have friends who are mucisians. bottom line is that you're taking something that isn't free to produce. some ministry works on a model of donation-based funding but most artists don't.

since i personally feel music has both worship and artistic value it's fair to request payment for music.

 

[Dracil]

*sigh* More ignorance. When will people wise up and learn that it's not stealing, it's infringing their copyrights? The only part where they were correct about it being theft is when complained about people stealing bibles.