Christian Rock......................an oxymoron?
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No, but it's not a particularly imaginative genre, either.  While I'm blissfully ignorant of the current scene, the trend of "MOR" (middle of the road) acts that actually got play in the 80's and 90'on Christian Radio stations was to be musical milquetoast and about 5 years in arears of current forms.  Petra may have listened to Sting's albums, but they did precious little to become truly musically adventurous.  Add to that a general laziness of lyric writing, where long, a-rhytmic passages of theology are ripped from a King James Bible and shoehorned into a 4/4 backbeat.  There were exceptions, of course, but precious few.  Also add to that a theological content in the lyrics that's explicitly aimed at adolescents, and Christian Rock becomes something to grow out of(when I was a child, I listened to Christian Rock, but now that I have grown, I have set aside those childish things).  I refuse to "graduate" to the Gaiters or others of such ilk.
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I don't. In fact, I find it cool. It's totally inspiring that Christian bands are penetrating the mainstream music scene. It's one way of spreading Jesus.
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Christian Music, Is some of the greatest music I have ever listened to. I love it. Were you needing recommendations for some christian music? If so I will list a few here: Telecast, Matthew West, Chris Rice, Rebecca St. James, The Elms, Apologetix, David Crowder Band, Switchfoot, Mark Schultz, and sooo many more, you can email or send me a message if you want, my screen name is also my email @yahoo.com sooo if you need more let me know\nHeather
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The genre is not the issue. However, the lyrics are very important. I was saved during the Jesus People movement, and the music being brought in (tame by todays standards) was considered devil music by other denominations. However, it was a constant source of blessing for me because the words were so uplifting. It really does depend on the lyrics in my opinion.
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They are a great band, if you are into heavy rock, with a Christian twist to it.
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I am a Christian. I like good music, so that kind of leaves out country and rap.\n\nI have had several debates on music with fellow Christians that feel any music that is not praise music is a sin. However what I find funny is they are willing to watch secular tv. (including American Idol, go figure) If you feel convicted by a song don't listen to it. For example while I like both John Lennon's "Imagine" and the Stones "Sympathy for the Devil" I have felt convicted on both of them, so I don't.
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I'm a Christian, but many times I think if I wasn't I'd be so turned off by how some other Christians behave/act/talk.  In the name of Christ, they do some really outrageous stuff or twist the scriptures to fit their own agenda. Or act SO radically ridiculous  that it is a total turnoff to those who maybe are seeking. It's only a small handful of people, mind you, but those few can really spoil it for those that are genuinely trying to walk day to day and show God's love in every circumstance.  I consider myself a radical Christian, but mellowed by age, and a general sense of not wanting to turn off and offend every person I meet!
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Since I like almost all of those bands, I had to say something.\n\nLook, nothing is wrong with any of those bands. Just because they play something different than what you listen to doesn't make them crap. Plenty of people would call the music you listen to crap, and you wouldn't stand for that, would you? There are different kinds of music (and different kinds of rock, for that matter) because different people like to listen to different things. You're entitled to your opinion, yeah, but just realize, yours isn't the only one out there.
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Yeah. I have a CD of theirs i ganked from a guy about 7 months ago, and hes still whining for it. Hmmm, i may return it...someday. They are like old school rock, i like em.
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I think KoRn!! Yeah! And I think...um, shouldnt gospel music  make you a little nicer? "Mabey?" just a little bit? And um, learn to spell before you criticize someone elses spelling.
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i listen to alot of yolanda adams, bebe winans, cece winanas, ruben studdard actually put out a good gospel cd, kirk franklin, martha munizzi, john p key. just a few they are all great. only rock one i know is jars of clay..sorry  just do a search for everybodys name they have a bunch of really good stuff.
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I very much am into Christian music but I never really liked them. The lyrics are clever and sometimes amusing. They have a sense of humor. But the music is boring to me. \nDid you know they are Canadian? I bet very few people at AskYahoo heard of them. \nYou can (probably still) get some of their tapes for 50c to $1.00 at radrockers.com. I think 3 or 4 of their tapes are available if you still listen to tapes.  .
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I dont consider any of those bands conatining a punk style and as for my input i grew up listening to Christian punk and ive debated over the whole punk cant be Christian blah blah blah but whatever to answer your question here are a list of bands most are older but yes they are all Christian and are of the punk sound: MXPX, slick shoes,ninety pound wuss,the crucified,chasm,sidewalk slam,one21,the deal,headnoise,officer negative,off the record, blaster the rocketman or rocketboy,the deadlines,older stuff from squad 5-0 sounds like op ivy,dogwood......you might check this placeout http://www.christianpunks.com/ good luck
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I am a Christian and I totally know what you mean.  I got away from my believes for a while because of all of the "rules".  Yes there are certain rules you should follow, but Christians these days take some things overboard.  I beleive that church today has gotten away from the heart of the ministry and more into the rules.  It is blinding Christians and it is very sad!  How are you supposed to witness to somebody if you are to worried about what they arre wearing, their music, what they do for fun and all of that???  Christians today need to let that go and realize that they are missing the chance to witness and care for others who are hurting just because of their uptightness.
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bible thumpers dont like music usually and are usually just looking for something to blame for the way the world is, and heavy metal is not satans work, some may sing about satan but only some of the artists do. so thats not a good generalization. i love metal &#92;_/><&#92;_/ my fav bands are children of bodom, dimmu borgir, metallica, ensiferum, and in flames
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TAke my life is incredible.  He actually has a rock sound ot him on that sound.  For a contemperary artist he is top of the line.  He isnt a Creed or POD either he has christian lyrics and is under a christian label.
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Okay, you make a point of being Christian.  But, the point is, are you still alive?  Joplin, the Stones and a lot of other people did some brilliant work.  I think God enjoys most of it,  it's gotta be less boring than hearing people sing about you all the time.\n\nI swear, sometimes you Christians act as if Y'sua never had to take a dump, and you must be evil because you do.    Lighten up.