Do you feel that its right for a Christian to listen to rap music? Why?
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The issue about music is a couple of days sermon on its own so im gonna try and condense it into a few words. please bear with me.Music is not just music. its about the spirit behind music.Whatever music u listen to the spirit of the person where the music originated from follows the music wherever it goes(see Davids example from the Bible 1 Samuel 16: the spirit departed from Saul because David had the Spirit of God within him which he played through the harp into Saul causing the evil spirit in Saul to leave since darkness and light cannot mix).So listening to music can open u up to spirit(s) that it is carrying.\n Also music is a form of worship to God and we all know how the devil tries to copy or at least pervert everything God does because the devil wants to be God. The devil was originally an angel of music til pride set in and then he was kicked out of heaven.(a word of advice stay away from pride dont praise yourself coz once u do u tend to lose focus on the fact that God gave u ALL you are) The devil didnt lose the gifts or talents he was created with so he uses those things to pervert  whatever he can. Now the devil knows that Christians still like entertainment and the devil intends to be worshipped whatever way he can so he cunningly infiltrated the music industry and will make you believe that anything goes as long as it has good lyrics. See i dont know where rap started from but i know half the time u cant hear what their singing anyway so they could say good stuff run thru bad stuff and youd neva know. The Bible says we should abstain from all appearance from evil(1 thessalonians 5:22).Rap appears evil- its hard to tell Christian rap from  secular rap if the two are just similar then shouldnt we stay away anyway. I definitely know about hip hop that it is a no no coz u will find that the form of music was started by people who claimed there was no God and that the black man was God. The spirit that started the music still hasnt left the music.It has just modified itself so it could appeal to more people. the devil will deceive u any way he can so dont think just because the lyrics sound right then all is well. Disclaimer i am not saying all the people writing Christian rap, hiphop, rock or whatever other kinds of music are not right i am saying the spirit behind the music isnt right.\n\n whether u know the truth or not the truth stil remains the truth. i hope this truth will set someone free. u dont have to take my word for this music thing. Go to God and ask that the Holy Spirit will tell you Himself more about this music issue.When Jesus was going to the Father after His ressurrection He promised to send us the Holy spirit to be our helper.(John 14:25-27) If u ask that He helps you , u will find that anytime whatever music is played your spirit man within will either be disturbed or be at peace. Also ask for the gift of discernment(1 Corinthians 12:9-11) that u may grow in this respect and live to please our Father in heaven. Take care y'all and may God bless you. with love. P
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Now is the time to deny your child rap "music."  If you encourage this preference he has for this genre he will not relish "kiddy-friendly" rap for his entire life.  This type of music is not wholesome - it does the opposite of encouraging good citizenship and morality.\n\nIntroduce him to Mozart.
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Yes... I believe so. I am technically "christian"... but i am open to a lot of beliefs from other religions as well. I definitely take certain beliefs and values from other religions as well as christianity. I don't think I could say that I "worship" Jesus either. I worship GOD. Whichever god that may be. I choose to have a personal spiritual relationship with god and live my life the way I should.
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Feel bad for sinning?!?! What, are you nuts?? Christianity ROCKS! I go out on Sat nights, get hammered, have sex with multiple women, and sometimes even men. But I then go to Church on Sunday, so its all good!!! You should give this bombass religeon a try! Its freakin awesome! I can look at myself in the mirror and sleep well at night knowing that Im a better person than you are cuz Im going to heaven! Youre on your way to hell! HA HA HA!!! \n\n(This was a rant...Im not really Christian...)
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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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Surely they can. If you remember, God said that he will use all things to bring people to him. For instance, one of my favorite bands is a Christian heavy-metal band. They write uplifting lyrics and have a great style, but to call their music non-christian just because you don't like the style is, I'm sorry to say, close-minded. One of the glories of God is that he speaks personally to all of us, and what brings you closer to him (traditional music) might not work for me, but what works for me (rock music) doesn't work for you... it just simply means we have different music tastes but not that whatever we listen to isn't true Christian music. God made all the world and all the people in it, and he made everyone different from one another. Why would He have done this if He wanted everyone to worship Him in the exact same way with the same music? We all find God in our own way, and I'm glad there is such a diversity of music out there to honor Him (isn't He the source of ALL inspiration anyway? including all forms of music?). You don't have to like it, but don't put God in a box and say only this or that is pleasing to Him... open your mind and your heart towards others, and see that God uses all things for His good.
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No...but if they are, so what?  I am a Christian and I listen to all kinds of stuff.  I think as long as you don't take what non-Christian bands are saying to heart, you're fine.
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I don't even consider rap a valid music genre.\n\nSo...no.
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Well for me it's the beat and the lyrics. That is what will grab my attention. Now I don't listen to rap with alot of vulgar language in it or that is degrading in any way. \n\nMost people I know like rap because they can really relate to it and the lyrics behind the story. Hope that clarifies any questions.
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I believe in God, but I have to admit that I don't like gospel either.  Or country.  So, I'm with you man.  It's your own personal opinion, and they have theirs.  But they shouldn't judge (which Christians tend to always do) what you decide to listen to.  I'm a heavy metal fan myself--including Marilyn Manson.  And people criticize me constantly, even though I really and truly am a good person.
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i like rap and yes im a black person. i also like old school music such as music by earth wind and fire, luther vandross, marvin gaye, lenny williams.
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That is exactly why I don't listen to mainstream music. I'm in highschool, and it really ticks me off when i hear kids blasting degreating crap from cd players, cars, ipods, etc. I think it's really sad that those songs make billboard, and get awards. They are apart of the giant drop in society. If you think it's funny to hear those types of lyrics, you're sick. I know what you mean totally. And i'm not just saying this because I was brainwashed by parents, church, school. I am a non-christian, freespirited, girl with hippie parents who don't force me to not listen to stuff like that. It's totally my opinion.  I wish someone would start a boycott or something. Thanks for posting this question!
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My fav. is rock music-all types, it doesnt matter. Why? because of the lyrical content. I feel like its like the only genre of music that i can relate to, well beside gospel. And i feel like i have a bigger connection with the music than any other type. I can relate to the bands and their members. plus it helps me be who i am today. i had a hard time trying seeing where i  fit in because i am black and white and rock helped me see that i just really shouldnt care.
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You're not the only one.  I really turely enjoy every genre of music.  Of course, there's a different moment when I really TRUELY enjoy different genres but I think that's a given.  I melt in choral ensamble but become energized in a great rap beat.  Rock drives my body to a state of nirvana where country can bring out a cheese in my love song.  There's so many different ways I feel, and there's a SONG for every time of day!  \n\nMena
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Hmmm u have 2 questions in one...\n\nIn this materialistic world, I feel its this Love and Unity that is still keeping us from becoming savages.\n\nMusic is supposed to be a gift of god to a few. It seems, when you write/play/sing a music which touches the soul of another person, then you have "created" something with the touch of His hand...
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They are reflective of the moral values, and society standards as they are!  They are a good indicator of such values, and could serve as a wake up call to many!  There are some good rap songs, but far and few in between!
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If you want to get a message out, why would you want to limit the number of people who hear the message? Different people like different kinds of music. I would never listen to slow gospel music not because of the message but because of the style. I have heard some Christian rock bands and they have some good songs. I'm sure there are many other people who, like me, would only listen to songs with "Christian" messages if the music sounds good to them. By having "Hardcore Christian music" more people can be exposed to the same message, and they will be exposed to it in a way they will listen to.\n\nPeople who listen to hardcore music are generally quite capable of understanding what the words are.