Christians cant listen to secular music!? Why!

[Georgia Outlaw]

A fellow Christian once gave me some good advise regarding music. When in doubt just ask yourself, "What does it glorify?".

 

[justicef]

Listening to secular music does not mean you are not a Christian. Being a Christian is not defined by media. It is defined by what's inside your heart. And God knows what's in your heart. So, basically, if it doesn't offend you, feel free to listen to it. Of course, if it does offend you, or you feel it's causing you to fall away, then don't listen to it. But here's the thing. Most Christians have been taught since the beginning that secular music will corrupt you. Because if that, the placebo effect takes place. They believe it will corrupt them, so they let it corrupt them. But it doesn't have to. It is your choice. So if you want to call me evil or tell me I'm not a Christian because I listen to bands like Five Finger Death Punch, Limp Bizkit, Slayer, Pantera, Slipknot, My Darkest Days, Opeth, Otep, etc., then go ahead. At the end the day, my soul is still in God's hands, and His judgement is the only one that matters. Sure, I'm a sinner. But so are you. You might want to take care of the beam in your own eye before you worry about the speck in mine.

Hi, first I want to say thanks for responding to my post and second I actually never said listening to secular music doesn't make you a Christian I was indeed though trying to point out that yes you and I both listen to secular music I do! but im just saying be careful who you listen to that's all and never would I call you evil or not a Christian you seem to have misunderstood me but I will say this, you are 100% right only that person can make their selves corrupt from secular music. With the last thing you said I kind of disagree because im not really worrying about the speck in your eye or anyone's else's because like I said earlier I listen to secular music too so im not here to judge but anyways whether you or anyone else doesn't agree with what I have to say that's fine but im just clarifying what I said before. thanks for replying and god bless!

 

[justicef]

So fast? It took her 7 years to break into mainstream. You obviously don't know she was also a Christian artist before she became Katy Perry and are ignorant enough to take a silly statement like seriously.

Really, find something better to do with your time if you want to be a good little Christian and stop helping to spread rumours and lies about people you know nothing about.

Hi again, look you seem to have knowledge on Katy but wait... so do I,
first I knew she was a Christian singer I been knew that I knew that before all the fame she was rejected by almost every record label and that her parents were strict and now call her a "devil child" which honestly I feel bad for Katy, she went through a lot and I think she made a mistake with what she said in that interview whether you watched it or not but whatever all im saying is I go by what the person says themselves not by spreading rumors of what other people say bad about her and please sir don't tell me how to be a "good little Christian" thank you and if what I said was a "lie" than that means what Katy said wasn't really said which doesn't make sense just saying you said it not me ok. lastly you seem to know nothing about me because I don't post constantly about the illuminati or singers who are involved in the organization so yes I have a life I worry about other things and im barely on this site alone so always remember to be careful of what you say about another person but hey you said it yourself "I can be a bit of a prat" but hey whether you agree or not im just sharing what I research and see all the time. Anyways god bless and enjoy your day

 

[justicef]

A fellow Christian once gave me some good advise regarding music. When in doubt just ask yourself, "What does it glorify?".

Hey! that is some good advice! really I think we should all think like that and ask ourselves that, thanks for the reply on my post. God bless and have a wonderful day!

 

[MomOf2nApril]

Hi, first I want to say thanks for responding to my post and second I actually never said listening to secular music doesn't make you a Christian I was indeed though trying to point out that yes you and I both listen to secular music I do! but im just saying be careful who you listen to that's all and never would I call you evil or not a Christian you seem to have misunderstood me but I will say this, you are 100% right only that person can make their selves corrupt from secular music. With the last thing you said I kind of disagree because im not really worrying about the speck in your eye or anyone's else's because like I said earlier I listen to secular music too so im not here to judge but anyways whether you or anyone else doesn't agree with what I have to say that's fine but im just clarifying what I said before. thanks for replying and god bless!

Sorry, didn't mean to sound like I thought you were saying those things. Mostly I was stating my view of things, not even directed at any one person, just for anyone interested in reading it. I have often been called evil or told I wasn't a true Christian because of the music I listen to, so I just kinda wanted to get that all out there before anyone said it. XD

 

[WannaWitness]

I had said in an earlier post I might post some links, so here are a few that may be of interest.

Should a Christian listen to secular music?

http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Secular-Music-Against-the-Christian-Ethics?&id=4259654

Secular Music, Good, Bad or Indifferent

 

[WannaWitness]

One man's experience with Christian and secular music (three part article). It makes for some good reading, as well.

My Experiences with Secular and Christian Rock Music - Part One

My Experiences with Secular and Christian Rock Music - Part Two

My Experiences with Secular and Christian Rock Music - Part Three

It's best to save this article to the computer (or bookmark it) and read each part separately.

 

[NiobiumTragedy]

her parents were strict and now call her a "devil child" which honestly I feel bad for Katy,

Probably because her father is a pastor? How would you feel if you were a pastor and your daughter, who was a Christian artist previously, came out with a hit song called "I kissed a girl"? I'm sure that was just the first nail being hammered in. However, we all know that all pastors are of a sane mind and would never say anything out of pure spite or untrue, don't we? Don't we? *crickets*

I go by what the person says themselves not by spreading rumors of what other people say bad about her and please sir don't tell me how to be a "good little Christian" thank you and if what I said was a "lie" than that means what Katy said wasn't really said which doesn't make sense just saying you said it not me ok.

And we all know that you've never said anything that could possibly be taken the wrong way. Please tell me you're truly not that stupid.

lastly you seem to know nothing about me because I don't post constantly about the illuminati or singers who are involved in the organization so yes I have a life I worry about other things and im barely on this site alone so always remember to be careful of what you say about another person but hey you said it yourself "I can be a bit of a prat" but hey whether you agree or not im just sharing what I research and see all the time. Anyways god bless and enjoy your day

Your "research" is laughable. You're looking for facts where there are none. There are, however, many conspiracy theorists, quite a few we've seen on this site as well. My suggestion? Maybe stop worrying about things that don't really matter. It'll keep you out of trouble.

 

[cafefan374]

I don't even entertain the Illuminati foolishness. Anyway, yes Christians can listen to secular music. I listen to it, I love R&B, jazz, and acoustic music. Nothing wrong w/ that. Love watching local bands play at bars outdoors. I do try to be mindful about lyrics though and make sure the lyrics are not too foul and blatantly anti-christian.

 

[Affliction]

One man's experience with Christian and secular music (three part article). It makes for some good reading, as well.

My Experiences with Secular and Christian Rock Music - Part One

My Experiences with Secular and Christian Rock Music - Part Two

My Experiences with Secular and Christian Rock Music - Part Three

It's best to save this article to the computer (or bookmark it) and read each part separately.

The fact that the guy got affected by Black Sabbath is sad and hilarious. He took music way too seriously in parts.

 

[Hetta]

Hey guys im Justice and im hear to talk about Christians and the problem of listening to secular music or some secular artist. Now bare with me on this one, Im not saying Christians shouldn't listen to secular music but WHO are you listening to... let me explain ok. Now some of you may be aware of the secret organization called the Illumanti, yes, the ones who worship the evil one to have intant fame, fortune, and power. Now dont think that even I am not skeptical of this becuase i am but it can be true with the right amount of evidence and its accountability. Hey look! i admit i listen to secular music i mean who doesn't lets be real
BUT , yes BUT with enough research things seem clearer and easier to understand so do research on the Illumanti, secular artists, and the way the music industry works and then you will be able to make your own conclusions. Listening to secular music is fine but stay true to gospel music as it has more feeling, anointing, spiritualness, truth, love, upliftingness, and joy and who wouldn't want to sometimes get down, dance and shake with the family at the barbecue dancing to classic hits making wonderful memories. Comment down below on what you think about some chritians not being able to listen to secular music or just the general idea secular music and god bless everyone i love you

Christians can listen to whatever they believe is appropriate to listen to. Really, this whole Illuminati thing is pathetic. Stop watching YouTube videos about Illuminati nonsense and just relax.

 

[Pink Spider]

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Sorry for butting in!

IMHO you are taking things too seriously...

For example:

What is wrong with listening to


- Marilyn Manson
- Slayer
- UK Subs
- Bad Religion
- X-mal Deutschland
- Motörhead
- Goth music in general
- Daft Punk
- X Japan
- The Stalin
- The Dickies
- The Exploited
- Napalm Death
- Sex Pistols and early Punk
- PIL
- Fields of the Nephilim
- The Cure
- Cockney Rejects


etc. etc. etc.


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[WannaWitness]

The fact that the guy got affected by Black Sabbath is sad and hilarious. He took music way too seriously in parts.

Might very well be. But the main point he was trying to get across was that everyone's conscience levels are different, and that means one particular thing (in this case music) can bother some people while other people can do something with a clear conscience and not be affected. And it does go without saying that some people are more vulnerable than others. This can be applied to other issues, as well (such as eating meat vs. vegetarian, and so on).

 

[Pink Spider]

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I agree! Good response!

When listening to good music - it doesn't
necessarily mean that I subscribe 100%
to the lyrics...

I never (except for some exceptions)
subscribe 100 to the lyrics....
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[Affliction]

Might very well be. But the main point he was trying to get across was that everyone's conscience levels are different, and that means one particular thing (in this case music) can bother some people while other people can do something with a clear conscience and not be affected. And it does go without saying that some people are more vulnerable than others. This can be applied to other issues, as well (such as eating meat vs. vegetarian, and so on).

That's true, sometimes even the most harmless of lyrics can get to people. Even then in my opinion I think it's overkill to over-analyze lyrics but to each their own, at the end of the day we can definitely agree as long as the music you listen to empowers you for good etc, it's a great thing. For me personally I try to avoid music that goes too hard into "isms" Like Sexism, Racism etc, because come on, who needs music like that? Admittedly though I listen to ALOT of Black Metal and Blackened Death Metal, but know that while some people have their extremes, i'd never myself indulge too far outside of just enjoying the music.

 

[Morning Star Royal]

The LORD has anointed me with his Spirit, Heart and Light, IN PERSON while standing in HIS PRESENCE in PARADISE! PRAISE HIS PRECIOUS-WONERFUL NAME! Well before Jesus brought the Light of the Father to me personally while we stood in the most beautiful world in His universe, God had gifted me with MUSIC at age two. This was my First gift. Without any human coaching whatsoever, I crawled along the floor (was a late walker and talker), climbed a towering organ bench like a pro (I climbed onto roofs as well and stood up fearlessly), looked one way and then another down a long runway of keys, flipped on the power and out came Twinkle, Twinkle? Nope: Out came Swan Lake! In my book, it is the most Wonderful classical music piece ever written by a composer named Peter Tchaikovsky from Russia. He was also "gay" as you probably know.

There is no music whatsoever I cannot touch, absorb or perform. I write my own (and God's Spirit and fingers flow through it like a mighty waterfall). It is pretty, full of fire, and stages "outrageous" lead and composition capability. Second only to God's Love, Music has almost infinite purposes for spirit, heart, mind and body and claims highest communicative language in all creation status after which comes visual imagery.

Paul's behavioral ministry is the thing that is taken too far. People with shallow amounts of understanding and knowledge twist its meaning and out comes persecution of just about everything so that you are all imprisoned and powerless. A few, as an angel revealed, are able to absorb a ray or two of God's light and that's about it. They can't, however, do a thing about anything.

God did not put us here to learn and do little else. His ultimate plan is to finish us as co-creators with Him; pillars of love and light who are Sovereign and separated from nothing; facets on a diamond that has God's light radiating from the center touching every facet and Christ as the top facet. This is a Ruling Head and Kingdom of all kingdoms and governments.
It has nothing to do with religion which has been put off to the side as powerless via Satan-infested politics and deceitfully evil law and policy.

Personal secular music likes for me are: Yes, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Sticks, Journey, ELP, and all the acid and cerebral stuff from the early 70s. However, my mind auto-filters out a huge amount of words. But when I write, I purify them but Never to sound square or like a Gerber Baby Food commercial. Many writers and performers are already doing this.

Food for thought...

Infinite & Eternal Love,

Jeffrey