What is wrong with Christian Rap?
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Nothing. It's a way of reaching souls for Christ.  Rap is a culture. Some people who listen to it in the world think they have to leave everything in their culture behind when they come to Christ. And some people aren't going to come to Christ by people singing Amazing Grace no matter how sweet it sounds. I know not all Christian rappers rap about God and I don't listen to them. I listen to the ones that use their talent to glorify God. There are a lot of Christian rappers who do represent Christ. Ex: Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii, the Ambassador and the Cross Movement. I am a born again Christian and I listen to it. That doesn't mean I don't like worship or slow music. I have a lot of friends who like rap and that's my way of witnessing to them. That my opinion.                                                                                                                                                 \n Rep 4 Christ and God bless
365506
I love Christian music. It's the only genre I like. My favorite is Casting Crowns:Voice of Truth.
589044
Music is a gift from God. Song and praise where a part of worship since the ancient Isrealite days. That doesn't mean that all music is perfectly fine to listen to.\nProv. 6:27 says "Can a man rake together fire into his bosom and yet his very garments not be burned?" What this means is you can't expect to take it all in and it have no effect on you. I am a musician and I love rock, but you have to draw limits. If the lyrics or style bothers your conscience, don't listen to it. Don't let anyone tell you what only your conscience can decide. For me, some songs that swear a lot or that have violent or immoral themes bother me to listen to, so I don't.  1 Cor. 10:31 says “Whether you are eating or drinking or doing anything else, do all things for God’s glory.” If it brings dishonor to God, it is not acceptable. I'm glad you think to ask such things. Thanks.
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The hip-hop nation lost one of it's greatest talents when Tupac died.  But despite all of the rumors, he is gone.  There are a lot of things that can be done with music these days.  And Tupac recorded many many never released songs before he died.\n\nExpFAITHministry...Christians don't send people to hell.  You should know that.
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rap is really degrading and sux
902116
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 totally agree with you.\n\nAll I can say is it's rap dude. It's the social degredation of young people and it's actually celebrated.\nNot only does rap speak badly towards young women, it speaks badly to all young people. It teaches them that it's okay to be lawless, direspect your parents and teachers, and even consider shooting others.\nPopular music of the day, no matter what year your talking about, has the magical power to control young people's mindset and even the way they dress. \nIn my day, it was heavy metal, and alot of kids got into partying and sex because it made it look so glamorous. I know of alot of people today that are dead because they just couldn't "let go" of that lifestyle.
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I dont listen to Taylor Hicks so I dont know.    And why should christian music be restricted to christian stations only?    Isn't that discrimination?   If its a good tune it should be played nationally.   Who knows,  maybe secularists would like it too.   Music is universal, and art.   Even the secularist appreciates different musics.    Not all secularists are atheist.
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Because most of the popular stuff now is that rap charp, it's hard for anyone to listen to.  \n\nJust try and listen to some normal music and you love it.
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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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Some people just feel the need to be vulgar without any real reason for it.  I have found that there isn't really a lot of religious tolerance demonstrated on this forum.  I am a Christian, I believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, but I also try to respect the views and beliefs of the other religions of this forum.  Someone else on this site asked once, "why can't we just agree to disagree?"  The foul language isn't necessary.
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because they don't care that its wrong and its stealing, their selfish..actually sadly most musicans are poor especialy christian ones...\n<><
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no and no\nits\n \nits so sad what music is today-where is the true love and care-we are being taught to be a victim or a victimizer-time for a change as one guy says in Jesus amazing grace that saved a wretch like me.
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I don't even consider rap a valid music genre.\n\nSo...no.
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Obviously they are either not good Christians or they do not agree that the music they are listening to is Satanic.\n\nI can not say which it is because I do not know which bands or musicians you are talking about, but the line is different for many people.
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hey i just got into rap myself about two years ago...i came  form a very religious home where it wasn't allowed...but it really isn't all bad...some of it is just shameless excess(bling-bling, hoes, and fast cars)...which i really don't like...but i suggest you buy some Tupac albums as well as the roots,  and common...their songs usually have a message and some nice beats...you will get tired of hearing about hoes and money after awhile...their music is really refreshing!
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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.