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[spidywebdude]

my parents wont let me listen to non christian music and old 70 muisic that much. they always say "it dosent gloryfy God and everything should". what could say bakc to them

 

[Rich48]

my parents wont let me listen to non christian music and old 70 muisic that much. they always say "it dosent gloryfy God and everything should". what could say bakc to them

Could you please expand a bit? Are they refusing to let you listen to any secular music? Or just certain types or genre of music?

Rich

 

[spidywebdude]

im realy not aloud to listen to any

 

[J3sus Is My L0rd]

I think that's a very good idea. You should respect them for that and maybe take a little time to think why they would have you do that. There's really no point in listening to secular music. If it doesn't point to Jesus, what's the point at all? Hehehe, cuz music should lift us up and encourage us and help us to worship the Lord... it's very very difficult to do that to secular music. Just my 2 cents, but God bless you spidy.

-Brandon

 

[Rich48]

im realy not aloud to listen to any

Ok. Two more questions then.

1. What do they listen to? Any secular music, or all Christian?

2. When it come to Christian music, do the let you listen to
a. Hymns only
b. Hymns + contemporary such as K-love plays (MercyMe, Newsboys, Michael W. Smith, etc
c. All types of Christian music, including metal, rap, etc.

Rich

 

[holyrokker]

Hmm... I think I read it in the Bible somewhere - something about honoring your mother and father - but only when you agree with them. I'm not sure if that's what it says or not -- can anyone help me with this?

 

[Rockboy]

Hmm... I think I read it in the Bible somewhere - something about honoring your mother and father - but only when you agree with them. I'm not sure if that's what it says or not -- can anyone help me with this?

He wants to honor his parents I think, or else he wouldn't be talking to them, trying to convince them. No, if he dishonored them, he would listen to secular music without them knowing.


Spideydude, just tell your parents this,"The music I want to listen to is like the game Candyland. It doesn't draw me closer to God, but would you stop me from playing Candyland?" (or monopoly, whatever.)

 

[Rich48]

He wants to honor his parents I think, or else he wouldn't be talking to them, trying to convince them. No, if he dishonored them, he would listen to secular music without them knowing.

Very true. However, if they refuse to relent, then what? Listening to secular music might well be considered to be dishonoring to them.

Spideydude, just tell your parents this,"The music I want to listen to is like the game Candyland. It doesn't draw me closer to God, but would you stop me from playing Candyland?" (or monopoly, whatever.)

Perhaps the best approach, although I am not sure.

Rich

 

[Mϋzikdϋde]

Christian music has come a long way. There are a ton of groups to choose from. You're really not missing out on much by not listening to secular music.

However, I think your parents' explanation falls a little short because it leaves you with questions.

You should ask your parents to elaborate on what constitutes glorifying God. Because some Christian groups do songs that are just for fun and not really Praise and Worship. Find out where your parents intend to draw the line but most of all communicate with them not us. We have so many different opinions here that we will only serve to confuse you. Besides, it's your parents responsibility to make sure you understand their rules.

 

[Qyöt27]

my parents wont let me listen to non christian music and old 70 muisic that much. they always say "it dosent gloryfy God and everything should". what could say bakc to them

Ask them if they've ever found God in unlikely places. 'Secular' music is the same in that respect.

Sure, a lot of (mainstream) 'secular' music isn't helpful, but most of the rest of it (including non-mainstream 'secular' music) is absolutely neutral or possibly uplifting in your walk. There's no distinct line between 'Christian music' and 'secular music', because the definiton is subjective. After all, if just a really fun song that has nothing to do with religion is sung by a band on a Christian label or a band whose members are all Christian and don't put vile things in their lyrics, is the song still Christian? If a song is sung by a band whose members are not Christian or doesn't perform religious music, but it supports Christian morals, can that help you? Does that song hurt you in any way? Since there are many many Christians performing 'secular' music, it's pretty obvious that there is some out there that isn't harmful at all and could possibly help you with your walk.

God does intend for us to be happy. Musical preferences are based on what makes people happy. Now, if that happiness you're getting from the music you listen to, whether it's Christian or 'secular', is helping lift your spirits and bring you closer to God, then how can it be harmful?

The thing to remember ultimately is that the definition of the word 'secular' is not 'anti-Christian' or 'non-Christian'. 'Secular' means 'non-religious'. This does not necessarily mean it's neutral or pro-religion, since there is some (a relatively small percentage) that is anti-religious, but really the word just means something that doesn't involve religious matters of praise and worship. Love songs, songs about the hardships people face, etc. are what I'm talking about. Christian artists perform these types of songs as well [dcTalk, for example, performed a cover of R.E.M.'s "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)"]. Something can be Christian without talking explicitly without God, since it could be talking in metaphor or it could be talking about something all people have to endure from day-to-day. People will make the argument that 'God created music so we could worship Him', but using that logic they've just defeated themselves. After all, you can worship God in everything you do, right? Every conversation you have, everything you see around you, everything you read...even if you're just talking about the latest sports game or your school work, if it's not disrespectful it would be included in that you're enjoying the ability God gave us to relax or learn, and doing so in a constructive manner, which ultimately leads back to giving glory to Him. What stops music from doing the same thing?

 

[spidywebdude]

ok guys thanks lets let this thred die now ok

 

[Rockboy]

ok guys thanks lets let this thred die now ok

OK then!