Is "secular" music ok to listen to?

[xumeng12]

so i was wondering what you guys thought of listening to secular music. i am talking about music with no cussing nothing like that, just songs about life and this world. if somebody listen to is like Coldplay, U2, The Beatles, The Who, and Led Zeppelin. is this guy sinning?

 

[AdamKane]

Yes. That is all.

 

[pinkstars86]

I think so. God gave people musical talents and I guess you COULD say that he wanted them used only for worship purposes but I don't necessarily think that's true. I think as long as it's not against God it's fine.

 

[Qyöt27]

There's nothing wrong with 'secular' music. Just as there's nothing wrong with a 'secular' chair or 'secular' hamburger. To delineate between the two and then condemn that which represents the common, you've constructed a false dichotomy that borders on the Gnostic heresy. God created one world, not two. Not to mention that many of the arguments against are not based on Scripturally-sound or even logically-sound premises.


And besides, why would this entire Secular Music section be here otherwise?

 

[freezerman2000]

no sin at all

 

[TovahB]

This was always one of my struggles because in the church I grew up in secular music was "frowned upon". Just like with everything I think it's up to u and God, me personally found that it was a matter of balance, I'm sure eating a piece of chocolate cake isn't bad but if u find that uve downed the whole thing then u may wanna work on ure balance. Secular music is kinda the same some u can enjoy but only n healthy portions.

 

[religious&reasonable]

Well, you really can't listen to too much music unless it's like satanic. Why do you need to balance it? It's just music. Listening to "too much" isn't really going to do you harm unless you actually let it influence your thinking or choices. It isn't going to secretly "corrupt" you or "destroy your soul". It's just music. Listen to as much as you want, it's not like unhealthy food or drugs. Just please be smart and don't take any of the lyrics seriously as a "philosophy on life". Just because li'l Wayne is talking about doing ecstasy and is having a good time doesn't mean you should try it, we have enough idiots in the world who take it too seriously.

All those bands you listed are fine, and I see you have good tastes as you listed Led Zeppelin. You are fine until you start taking the lyrics to heart. Don't be one of those people that some others bring up whenever they make the arguement that "all secular music is the devil's work". We already hear it enough.

 

[chaval]

I think its ok to listen to it. Just be weary of songs that have bad mesages.

 

[If Not For Grace]

if somebody listen to is like Coldplay, U2, The Beatles, The Who, and Led Zeppelin. is this guy sinning?

I say No

Stairway to Heaven is one of my favorites

I also like The Rolling Stones & Black Crowes

 

[DigiDigi]

There's nothing wrong with 'secular' music. Just as there's nothing wrong with a 'secular' chair or 'secular' hamburger. To delineate between the two and then condemn that which represents the common, you've constructed a false dichotomy that borders on the Gnostic heresy. God created one world, not two. Not to mention that many of the arguments against are not based on Scripturally-sound or even logically-sound premises.


And besides, why would this entire Secular Music section be here otherwise?

Da my fellow Comrade, secular is an inaccurate term that is overrated, especially here in my opinion. There is nothing wrong with music. Music is a lyrical expression of just about anything. So if you want to condemn expression, might as well condemn yourself whenever you want to show emotion.

 

[Rhovanion]

See this is just one more reason I am so happy I'm not a Christian. I never have to wonder or worry about 'issues' like these. If a band sounds good, I'll just listen to it. If a book seems interesting, I'll just read it. If a movie looks appealing, I'll just watch it.

You should be able to do whatever you want to do regardless of your faith.

 

[Northlander]

I recently started listening to Celtic Music, or music based on music from the Celtic regions of the British Isles. It is considered 'world music' to some. I listen to mostly instrumental tracks, mainly because I don't understand Gaelic- LOL. But anyway, I don't feel my salvation is jeopardized because I listen to this music. I like it, and it does not come against The Lord. Some might say it is still secular music, but you know what? God gave us a brain, and an inner witness, to tell us better if a piece of music is not the way to go. Just sayin'.....

 

[EphesiaNZ]

I personally think secular music is fine but, as with all things, in moderation.

 

[SigmaChiBryan]

This is a lot like why dieting fails. You restrict and things are off limits and that makes you want them even more. If nothing is off limits, you will (or should) naturally moderate yourself to what is beneficial to you, not what someone in a robe is mandating you do. You have a brain, put it to good use!

 

[UnReAL13]

Even when I was a strong believer, a gnostic believer at that, I still listened to Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Rammstein, etc. Some Christians had said that I shouldn't listen to secular music. I was once told by a Buddhist that "god appreciates any kind of music". I would imagine that a being with the capacity for total knowledge and understanding would be able to see the beauty and artistry behind any form of entertainment.

 

[cafefan374]

Not all secular music is bad, just be careful for lyrics, and certain messages, but secular music is not inherently evil. I enjoy some secular music, but there's some that I do avoid.

 

[Mr Dave]

if somebody listen to is like Coldplay, U2, The Beatles, The Who, and Led Zeppelin. is this guy sinning?

No they are not.

 

[Lady Derelict Content]

Please never think you should not be a Christian, just for loving secular music. There will always be those who disgaree, those who prefer Christian music. This is because we are all so very different.

There are a great many Christians who love secular music as you have already read on your thread; I am one of them.

Music is so emotive. I adore Arabic music, whereas someone else, some totally different genre. But do begin looking into the Scriptures because the Christian life is so full of joy. And music, too.

~Gaby

See this is just one more reason I am so happy I'm not a Christian. I never have to wonder or worry about 'issues' like these. If a band sounds good, I'll just listen to it. If a book seems interesting, I'll just read it. If a movie looks appealing, I'll just watch it.

You should be able to do whatever you want to do regardless of your faith.

 

[TobyMoore]

As others have already made great points in defense of secular music, I'll only add one thing: I think that if God wanted us to listen to music that had spiritual themes exclusively, he would have made Christian music a lot better.

 

[Azureknight 773]

It is very okay to listen it if you do not listen to Satanic ones.
Try listening to some of these Japanese songs if you wish, they are cool to listen:

Sky Gate
【花映塚 ボーカル】FELT - Sky Gate - YouTube

Feel the Snow
【東方ボーカル】 「Feel the Flow」 【FELT】 - YouTube

Hakugyokurou:
IOSYS - Hakugyokurou ~ There aren't many Denicens of the Netherworld - YouTube

Flower Flag:
【妖々夢 ボーカル】FELT - Flower Flag - YouTube