Why do Christians hate swearing in music?

[HotRhymez]

Seriously, I still cannot figure this out. Everytime I talk to a Christian about music, most of the time they say they don't listen to a particular type of music because of all the swearing. What is so bad about swearing in music? I don't think there is anything wrong with it. It is a way of expressing certain emotions in a deep way, and its a way of releasing anger and frustration, so they don't get a heart attack or something.. Plus, saying "gee golly gosh shucks darn" doesn't really work anyway. Can't people respect other artists, even if they use crude language? I know some people that swear sometimes and they are very nice and kind people. I too swear and am still nice to people. Just cuz a music artist swears doesnt mean they are a bad or rude person, that is they're style, and the most comfortable way for them to express them self. Plus people tell me "the bible says that swearing is wrong." Who cares what the Bible says! They did not swear in Bible times like we do today, so it's irrelevant! I've never read a Bible verse that said "Thou shall not listen to music with cuss words" I think it is ok to listen to whatever music you want to, God is not going to cast us out of heaven because of a few songs we listened to while we are on earth. I am NOT bashing Christianity or its beliefs, I'm just challenging a highly popular Christian theory. Say whatever you want, I won't argue.

 

[Jessica Lauren]

I just don't think there's any use for it. I'm pretty sure you can express anger without cussing.

 

[Nienor]

i do listen to music that swears. Not overly much, but i think it is the only some ppl feel they can express themselves. i wouldn't listen to a band that swears ever other word for he reason that i just don't want to hear it, and its going overboard

 

[Neenie]

I do agree with you somewhat slimshadyJB. I personally don’t see any problem with cuss words here and there, some Christians are way too immature about it. Just because artists out there have some swear words in their music, does that mean you shouldn’t listen to their music? No…As you said it’s a way for them to express themselves. But you have to be careful of some lyrics...

 

[nok_cha]

What you feed your mind with is very important. Curse words are to be avoided and also is a sin. Keep your mind with pure thoughts and music. Christians are not however being immature about it, but only righteous. If you call those Christians immature, not only are you pointing to them, but also God as well. Do not mix Christianity with the world media. You can only serve one master. What comes out of your mouth is who you are in the inside. Your tongue is made to praise and worship God, not to curse. Your tongue can be a deadly weapon. I am not judging people who listen to secular music with curse words, but to help you understand why it is wrong and to turn away from sin. We as Christians should not question God's words. We should look deeply into His words and find righteous in them. It is hard to turn away from secular music, but all things are possible through Christ.

 

[Lithium Hobo]

I don't really mind swearing, it's the constant, incoherant swearing that makes music bad and stupid. Rap is notorious with meaningless swearing.

 

[Neenie]

Christians are not however being immature about it, but only righteous. If you call those Christians immature, not only are you pointing to them, but also God as well. .

I didn't mean to be pointing the finger at anyone, but it really annoys me when some Christians act so narrow-minded that they will not listen to the message that the singer has because they used a "swear word" in the music.

 

[Breetai]

I didn't mean to be pointing the finger at anyone, but it really annoys me when some Christians act so narrow-minded that they will not listen to the message that the singer has because they used a "swear word" in the music.

Fully agree.

There is no commandment in the Bible that forbids "swearing" (ie. f-word, b-word, etc.). It's a Christian myth. It's just slang, sort of like the word "cuss". I think there's a place for it, but there are also circumstances where swearing should not be used; out of respect.

 

[blackwasp]

Fully agree.

There is no commandment in the Bible that forbids "swearing" (ie. f-word, b-word, etc.). It's a Christian myth. It's just slang, sort of like the word "cuss". I think there's a place for it, but there are also circumstances where swearing should not be used; out of respect.

Hey Breetai, where ya been?

Oh, and I am in complete agreement with your post.

 

[musicPhan#41]

i don't have a problem with "swearing" or "cussing". i think the whole thing is rediculous. I apologize on behalf of all the christians that get annoying on this point.


saying certain words, in themselves, can only be a sin if you're parents tell you specifically not to say them. Because we are commanded to honor our parents. Other than that, i think there is a time and place for every word. i don't have a problem with it.


now, using "swear words" excesively is just stupid. It makes you look white trash (or something else, if you're not white). just like smoking cigarettes... totally white trash.

 

[jarshwoo]

Quote:

There is no commandment in the Bible that forbids "swearing" (ie. f-word, b-word, etc.). It's a Christian myth. It's just slang, sort of like the word "cuss". I think there's a place for it, but there are also circumstances where swearing should not be used; out of respect.[/QUOTE]

Read Romans 3:13-14 No one is righteous but the spirit of God but rather Jews and Gentiles are under sin. As it is written

Their thoats are open graves;
their tongues pratice deceit.
The poison of vipers is on their lips.
Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.

Cursing is inspired by the devil and he encourages people to justify it in music. It clearly states here that cursing is a sin. How as Christians can we justify sinful words as being a means of expressing ourselves in a Christ-Like manner? If we are being led by the spirit which is righteous and we want to represent ourselves in a Christ-like image how do we express ourselves with sinful words? I just can't figure this one out.

I would also read Matthew 12:36 Jesus speaking: But I tell you that men will have to give an account on the day of judgement for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be aquitted, and by your words you will be Condemned.

Before anyone goes and calls me a pharisee on that I am judging you I would go to the bible and read it for yourself.

John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth and the truth will set you free.
I would go and read the truth so that everyone who thinks cursing is ok will be set free from this deception that cursing is justifiable as a Christian.

This isn't intended to start an argument or meant in a derogatory or demeaning way. I used to listen to secular heavy metal as a Christian that cursed non stop and I am just as guilty. Next thing you know I was cursing non stop. And sure everyone will say just because cursing was your weakness doesn't mean it will happen to me. I was once deceived into thinking it was ok but it isn't. It still doesn't mean we can justify it as being ok when it clearly states in the bible that it is sinful and forbidden.

I don't plan on making any more threads here for I was asked not to by a moderator but I will continue to post the scripture that backs up the truth.

Now everyone knows why Christians don't curse in songs because they are praising God and who would curse at their FATHER.

 

[blackwasp]

now, using "swear words" excesively is just stupid. It makes you look white trash (or something else, if you're not white).

Agreed.

just like smoking cigarettes... totally white trash.

Umm...smoking is cool.

 

[blackwasp]

Read Romans 3:13-14 No one is righteous but the spirit of God but rather Jews and Gentiles are under sin. As it is written

Their thoats are open graves;
their tongues pratice deceit.
The poison of vipers is on their lips.
Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.

Do you really think that cursing means saying "cuss words"?

 

[Breetai]

Hey Breetai, where ya been?

Oh, and I am in complete agreement with your post.

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You can read about it here. If you disagree with drinking beer, then this site will offend you. If it does, then you probably deserve to be offended.

 

[Breetai]

...It clearly states here that cursing is a sin.

No it doesn't. Your argument has no substance. Before you go making anymore unfounded statements, learn Greek.


As well, all of your bolding and underlining bolded words is really annoying. So is taking things out of context. Please stop it.

I'll agree that listening to certain secular music can indeed hurt one's spiritual life. Lot's of secular music ingrains immoral thought into people, subconsciously affecting the way in which they think and act. A lot, but not all, of heavy metal is bad for that.

It's how you use certain words, not the certain words themselves.

Oh ya, welcome to CF.

 

[WhoeverLovesGod01]

i don't "hate" swearing in music so much as i don't prefer it. i don't really wanna swear myself, but it's habitual. on the scope of rap, it gets used alot, but it's not how respected artists get thier flow, but sure a good emcee can put swearing into a verse, but they don't need it. is it deep? i don't think it's deep. it ain't hard to swear, my 8 eight old sister can swear. as for "who cares what the bible says" - well that might be the crux of the issue. christians should care what the bible says...you know, alot of people say it's the swearing but then alot of people hate rap and don't wanna explore it or come up with a real reason not to listen to it. but we don't need to swear or be exposed to swearing to live a full life. it's not cool, or deep, or neccessary.

 

[leigh01]

i don't have a problem with "swearing" or "cussing". i think the whole thing is rediculous. I apologize on behalf of all the christians that get annoying on this point.


saying certain words, in themselves, can only be a sin if you're parents tell you specifically not to say them. Because we are commanded to honor our parents. Other than that, i think there is a time and place for every word. i don't have a problem with it.


now, using "swear words" excesively is just stupid. It makes you look white trash (or something else, if you're not white). just like smoking cigarettes... totally white trash.

i dont c da problem either

 

[Roo6339]

depends why they're swearing...

example of good use of swearing: incubus - the warmth. i cannot think of a better way to put it then the way they say it... sure they could say "mucked up"... but it really doesn't convey the emotion...

example of bad use of swearing: bands like limp bizkit... they swear for "shock value". all they do is make themselves sound unintelligent...

 

[KristianJ]

Plus people tell me "the bible says that swearing is wrong." Who cares what the Bible says! They did not swear in Bible times like we do today, so it's irrelevant! I've never read a Bible verse that said "Thou shall not listen to music with cuss words" I think it is ok to listen to whatever music you want to, God is not going to cast us out of heaven because of a few songs we listened to while we are on earth. I am NOT bashing Christianity or its beliefs, I'm just challenging a highly popular Christian theory. Say whatever you want, I won't argue.

I don't really want to delve into a theological discussion about this - it depends on how people interpret the Bible, and if people see passages like the ones that jarshwoo quoted, then fair enough. I think though that it is a very risky thing to say something like "Who cares what the Bible says". I apologise if I'm viewing this out of context, but since the cornerstone of the Christian faith is the Bible, and by nature it contains important guidelines for godly living, I believe that a statement like that could come back to hurt you if people were to read it as you saying that you disregard the inspired word of God. And you can't be certain that in Bible times people did not use words that a general populous may have found offensive - that is unless you were there and can prove that they didn't. The general concept of cursing as expressed in the Bible could mean any number of things - and a good look at Vine's Dictionary of NT Words would show that, most probably.

Guys, please remember not to let the discussion get too out of hand, okay?

 

[MetalBlade]

I don't mind if it is just every once in awhile. But if every other word is a swear word, then why listen to it? What are you getting out of it? A bunch of dirty words? If I wanted to hear that I will turn on the Osbournes or something... Plus when children are around then it becomes offensive to me. I know little kids that know lyrics to songs that swear non-stop!!! That is wrong.