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If you want to go for the oldest you should try singing the Psalms. 
They are inspired by God, and lovely.
Mostly Christian, but I occaisonally will indulge in non-Christian music.
Worse than being the same, much of it is heretical and very me-me-me...
Sure, and many of the genre's aren't much better when it comes to quality, and content. Especially content.
They are inspired by God, and lovely. Mostly Christian, but I occaisonally will indulge in non-Christian music.
Worse than being the same, much of it is heretical and very me-me-me...
Sure, and many of the genre's aren't much better when it comes to quality, and content. Especially content.
While I agree with most of your comments zaoman32, I can't quite agree with this one. When it comes to Christian music, content is everything. I do agree that record companies do interfere with the industry, but not for the same reasons. Some of the major Christian record labels have been bought out by worldly companies who only want to push their personal agenda to "neutralize" the effect that Christian music has on the masses. I've heard of some artists who had to sideline their career for a few years because their label wanted them to sing songs they didn't believe in and act and dress trashy onstage. Praise God for those who refuse to lower their standards!
I have to agree, especially in praise and worship music. Anything to make me feel good. Many of us agree when it comes to Christian media when I say much of tele-evangelism has gone to the dogs. It's strange that most Christians don't see the same thing in Christian music, because it's running parallel with them.
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I suppose the reason people dislike christian "anything", like music, clothing, or anything else based off of the mainstream is because for example, Christian music takes instruments, and even rythm from the mainstream music. If you've listened to any type of mainstream music, typically an artist doesn't focus on one particular subject, and allows for contoversy in their lyrics. While Christian music is typically (by all means not every single time) worship god god god praise god god god god is great etc.
I can see how it could get stale so quickly for the average Joe.
I can see how it could get stale so quickly for the average Joe.
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Have you ever paid attention to who and what he is involved with?
Not some, most. To the extent that I'm not going to take the time to filter it.
Oh, there is plenty in this stuff. You are what you eat, physically and spiritually.
Also, Hillsing United comes from this group: Hillsong Church - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <--- click
Hillsong is not an "o"rthodox church.
Not some, most. To the extent that I'm not going to take the time to filter it.
Oh, there is plenty in this stuff. You are what you eat, physically and spiritually.
Also, Hillsing United comes from this group: Hillsong Church - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <--- click
Hillsong is not an "o"rthodox church.
I don't think it's lack of originality... More like studios produce and sell what sells... And there is an audience for bad Christian films and music cause many will watch/listen just because its labeled Christian and makes em feel good. And if cheap quality sells, why work harder for something better when the return on investment may not be as good? Also, most Christian stuff aims at the lowest common denominator to keep all peeps happy and not offend anyone. No Christian studio would EVER make something like the Passion. I think any creative ideas and such are probably subbed either because it doesn't fit in that narrow tunnel of what a Christian film should be.
With music... It's out there ya just gotta look hard. Some genres aren't really popular even in secular circles so GOOD Christian counter parts are almost impossible to find. But anyway...
With music... It's out there ya just gotta look hard. Some genres aren't really popular even in secular circles so GOOD Christian counter parts are almost impossible to find. But anyway...
It seems that people forget that all musicians don't exactly put out the sort of music that they'd always like. There are producers and executives that they have to collaborate with while making albums. If they don't fit the "mold" of what the label wants, then they most likely are dropped after one album or never get signed in the first place, which is probably why there are so many great bands that are left to the sounds of the underground. This goes back to what I said about the content lacking originality.
I think it is unfair to blame the artists when they have bosses which expect them to perform to a standard just like any other average Joe working a 9-5 job.
I think it is unfair to blame the artists when they have bosses which expect them to perform to a standard just like any other average Joe working a 9-5 job.
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I totaly dissagree on the music bit. Christian music has come a long way, and if you look hard enough you'll find some awesome bands! Some of it's repetitve yeah, but a lot of it is original, way more original then the stupid stuff on the secular radio stations. As for movies, yes they are very cheesy and a lot of times the acting is bad. But that is cause it's still a growing industry. Only now have christian movies started to really take off. That means more money will get put towards them, better actors will be in them and the story lines won't be so cheesy. It just takes time for things to get going. Christian music used to only ever be gospel music until people started using other styles. Give it all time!