Note: Before reading the following arguments, please understand that they are not what I believe. On Wednesdays, I deliberately argue for wrong ideas, challenging my listeners to call and defend the obvious right answer, which is usually far harder than one would expect. This is a summary of what Wacky Andrew will be arguing, not a representation of what real Andrew believes.~Rock and roll emphasizes everything Christians stand against: immoral sex, rebellion against authority, drugs, and anti-social behavior in general.
~It destroys the musical imagination.
~Certain rhythms contribute to barbaric impulses.
~Can you imagine a strip club playing Vivaldi?
~Rock music is just Satanism in disguise.
~Is the rock lifestyle something Christians can be proud of?
~Offers a false sense of satisfaction in a way that does not last and erodes other senses.
~There is a physical reaction to most music. The reaction to rock music is to move around and even violently so.
Bible References: Gen 31:26-29, Ex 15:1-2, Exodus 15:20-21, Ex 32:17-18, Josh 6:1-5, 1 Sam 10:5-7, 1 Sam 16:14-23, 1 Sam 18:6-7, 2 Sam 6:4-8, 1 Chron 13:5-11, 1 Chron 15:15-16 26-29, 1 Chron 16:42 ,1 Chron 25:1-7, 2 Chron 5:11-14, 2 Chron 7:6, 2 Chron 23:11-13, 2 Chron 34:12-13, 2 Chron 35:15,25, Neh 12:31-36, Psalm 27:6, Psalm 33:1-3, Psalm 51:14, Psalm 59:16, Psalm 66:1-4, Psalm 81:1-3, Psalm 89:1, Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 98:4-6, Psalm 100:1, Psalm 137:1-4, Psalm147:7, Psalm 150:1-6, Eccl 2:8-9, Eccl 12:3-4, Is 5:11-13, Is 30:29, Jer 7:34, Jer 31:7, Lam 5:14, Dan 3:5, 7, 10, 15, Dan 6:18, Amos 6:18, Matt 9:22-24, Matt 26:29-30, Luke 15:24-26, Luke 19:36-40, Acts 16:25-26, 1 Cor 13:1, 1 Cor 14:15, Eph 5:19-19, Col 3:16, James 5:13, Rev 14:2-4, Rev 18:21-23
Links on Music:
Does music still matter? by Observer.Guardian.co.uk
Music compatibility in relationships? by Wiredberries.com
Classical music as crime stopper by FreeNewMexican.com
Finding God in Today's Secular Music by ELCA.org
Secular Music Edifies Me by Psychocats.net
Don't Listen To Secular Music by HmMagazine.com
Growth in Faith Makes Reject Secular Rock by Theinterim.com
Is Listening To Secular Music a Sin? by Answers2Prayers.org
Secular Music In Church? by Pastors.com
Using Secualr Music in Christian Worship by Coolchurches.com
Christian Rock ApologeticsIs
Rock and Roll Inherently Bad?
Testimonies About Rock by Young People
Rock Music by Probe Ministries
Alice Cooper Builds Phoenix Youth Center by AZ Republic
2 comments:
Andrew, I called in and we had a good but always too brief discussion. But it got me thinking...
You could do much service by having a show with a topic along the lines of how we choose our activities, amusements, entertainment, even information sources in a Godly and Christian way.
This has been an important subject for me since I became a Christian 5 years ago. From giving up some music (just too ungodly) to giving up some TV shows (I *had* to finish the Sopranos last season, but I wouldn't start watching it if it were new now) to what movies I go see. I passed on '300', then watched it on HBO. My wife 'made' me see 'Superbad', and we were both embarassed by it. We went to see 'Sex and the City, and it was on the edge of wrong, and I had seen every episode on HBO, which was SO wrong. 'Mamma Mia', ont he other hand, is pretty close to OK for adults, and 'Hancock', which I loved, is pretty safe I think...
But my point is, a topic like this could help many Christians (and maybe some non-Christians) reconsider their choices by encouraging them to use a spiritual eye to look at their choices. While it is not what goes into us but what comes out of us, still what goes into us is powerful and has consequences. In a 'Paris Nicole Spears' culture, we should make our choices intentionally, do you agree?
Anyways, free show idea. Need not credit me - it's God's thing anyways. Love you Big Guy, keep on...
I think it's a great idea. Perhaps we'll do it for next Monday's Ethics question. You're right that it's a lot broader and it would be good to talk about the big picture, so to speak. Thanks for the excellent show topic suggestion. =)
Andrew
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