tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post8805261341253287468..comments2023-03-26T10:37:35.832-05:00Comments on The Sidelines: The Much-Debated Existence of Gwarjonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12916586041402570907noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-91570432212845551942010-12-01T12:22:04.694-06:002010-12-01T12:22:04.694-06:00It's people with that mentality that nearly dr...It's people with that mentality that nearly drove me away. How can we as Christians get others to accept Christ if we are busy trying to dictate how other Christians should live, what they should listen to, and how they should speak. Back in the day DC Talk pushed boundaries in our little church. Why? It was simply because of the tone of the music. It didn't matter that they were directly praising God it's because they were doing it in a way unfamiliar to the church. We need to stop trying to dictate what kind of music can touch someones life. There are many "nonChristian" songs that have personally effected me and my faith in God. I am really glad that I had met a very wise pastor in another church that reminded me that just because an artist isn't directly singing a song that they deem "Christian" doesn't mean that it couldn't have a Christian meaning to me.Shannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-8704637574164447142010-11-23T18:23:55.560-06:002010-11-23T18:23:55.560-06:00I totally agree with you Jonathan.....I know conce...I totally agree with you Jonathan.....I know concerts I've wondered why certain bands played a secular song...but I have to realize I have no position to judge the people on stage. And I thank you guys for going on stage everyday and playing your hearts out for us even when people are judging and demeaning you.....You guys have amazing talents and I'm so glad that you are willing to share them with us.<br /><br />Sister in Christ<br />-MorganMorgannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-28071462110826020922010-11-17T20:39:55.400-06:002010-11-17T20:39:55.400-06:00I went to a private school K-8th grade. My math cl...I went to a private school K-8th grade. My math class would listen to music every day during work time. We rarely played anything other than crappy pop. That doesn't mean we're all eternally darned to heck because we listened to something that wasn't preaching God's word. It's not like we ran around screaming swear words or anything like that. GO JESUSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-33955222532443803492010-11-17T10:33:03.029-06:002010-11-17T10:33:03.029-06:00Great post! There is a fine line between what you ...Great post! There is a fine line between what you mentioned, but it needs to be defined. <br /><br />Although you can not control what music is playing in a restaurant, skating rink, etc... if we, as Christians, can control it, we should choose to play music that honors God. <br /><br />Also, there are some labeled "Christian" bands out there that are not playing Christian music... it doesn't mean that they are not Christian, but if they are taking their walk seriously, the outpour will songs bringing praise directly to God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-30301070760049946362010-11-15T22:09:01.339-06:002010-11-15T22:09:01.339-06:00WOW Great BLOG!!
It has the right message.
I think...WOW Great BLOG!!<br />It has the right message.<br />I think what makes a christain a christain is that they know what they stand for and where their heart is. Same with a christain band. They know what they beleive and what they stand for. And there is nothing worng with mentioning or listening to secular music as you know whrer to "Draw the line" Like with swearing and talk of sex. <br />But i find nothing wrong with a band that is considered christain to talk of ones that are not or to even play at secular events. As long as you (they) know what they stand and If god says to, to share it. <br />I know you Hawk Guys got it going right.... <br /><br />KacieKacie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065005667170192725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-66005537523818087522010-11-15T20:40:29.224-06:002010-11-15T20:40:29.224-06:00Thank you for posting this. This is something I...Thank you for posting this. This is something I'm super passionate about, and it makes me sad when people call out the rules instead of being quiet and simply loving.<br /><br />Plus, the idea that Christian art is the only art with value is immensely debatable as well. Besides the fact that then the question of where we draw the line is raised... the endless "is U2 a Christian band" debate is a good example of this.<br /><br />I think we put too much emphasis on labels and definitions instead of grace. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing this.Elraenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034918485021649432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-11617808303834811742010-11-15T20:39:41.320-06:002010-11-15T20:39:41.320-06:00TOTALLY with ya on this one. I went to a private C...TOTALLY with ya on this one. I went to a private Christian school for high school and while, I did feel blessed in some respects to do so, things like this drove me (and continue to drive me) absolutely NUTS! One thing was having "big writing" on the shirts we wore. According to their rules, if we were simply following the rules, it'd be permissable to wear a shirt that said something like "I love Satan" as long as it was small lettering rather than wearing a brand name shirt with big letters. Sometimes these people start off with good intentions but somewhere just miss the point along the way. Thanks for not being afraid to speak the truth! =)Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05964935197630784363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-6914558368739694132010-11-15T20:01:02.325-06:002010-11-15T20:01:02.325-06:00I agree and I love reading your blogs. I was there...I agree and I love reading your blogs. I was there last night at the concert and it was awesome! I really appreciate your testimonies and your music! And thanks for doing the acoustic performance! I loved it and can't wait to hear The Light Sides! Keep it up and hope to see you guys again soon!Jennanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-1527101256548410982010-11-15T19:39:33.897-06:002010-11-15T19:39:33.897-06:00Amen!! Good post. I know I have had people come ...Amen!! Good post. I know I have had people come up to me sometimes and tell me that what I listen to is wrong or I'm a bad role model because I listen to Ashley Tisdale, or Rihanna, or anything even like keith Urban. So I know how that feels and I agree with everything that you said!!!<br /><br />-KaraAlotlikeKARAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296852472697381907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-33323918744342776332010-11-15T19:19:23.080-06:002010-11-15T19:19:23.080-06:00BRAH!
It's a hard life you are living.
We had...BRAH!<br />It's a hard life you are living.<br /><br />We had Superchick play a show on Saturday and at one point during their set, they played the chorus from "Just Dance". You'd think they just renounced Christ and had a seance on stage. The reaction was unbelieveable!<br /><br />I always found it awkward to call something Christian. <br /><br />"Christian Music" - Did that song say the sinner's prayer?<br /><br />"Christian Movie" - Will that movie and I be kickin it together in heaven?<br /><br />Yeesh! Don't get me started!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03073939482928485198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-34817669010795337592010-11-15T18:38:59.059-06:002010-11-15T18:38:59.059-06:00AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!! Preacchhh itt!! I need a white ...AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!! Preacchhh itt!! I need a white hankey for that one there!!! <br />Being a youth pastor's daughter I've seen a lot of people get hung up over "nonChristian" music. <br />People may not be glorifying God with their music, but it's still the gift he's given them, and they somehow learned how to utilize it. Even if they aren't using it correctly, how many people actually use the gift God has given them and discover what it is?! <br />I agree with you Jon, who are we to judge?<br />Let the person is who is perfect cast the first stone.Ida Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149193573949830593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122659823977665624.post-16339766378981263102010-11-15T18:37:30.926-06:002010-11-15T18:37:30.926-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ida Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149193573949830593noreply@blogger.com