christian vs. secular

[risskee]

I think that the best way to determine this is to ask yourself, "If Jesus Christ were sitting beside me, would I feel completely comfortable listening to this song?"

Oh I like that!!!

And jcloverofmysoul, I don't think that's creepy, I think that's awesome! I should put one of those on my TV....

I concur!

[MajorSplendor]

I think that the best way to determine this is to ask yourself, "If Jesus Christ were sitting beside me, would I feel completely comfortable listening to this song?"

Oh I like that!!!

And jcloverofmysoul, I don't think that's creepy, I think that's awesome! I should put one of those on my TV....

I concur!

And I concur to her Concurring!! I think....

[jasonjannajerryjohn]

Agreed on Jesus sitting there. But, we have to remeber that he is there all the time, if we are Christians, no matter what.

[Sonshinegirl]

Agreed on Jesus sitting there. But, we have to remeber that he is there all the time, if we are Christians, no matter what.

yeah I know...And if i had something on my TV like that it would remind me, (Though we should have good enough judgement in the first place.)

[risskee]

I think that the best way to determine this is to ask yourself, "If Jesus Christ were sitting beside me, would I feel completely comfortable listening to this song?"

Oh I like that!!!

And jcloverofmysoul, I don't think that's creepy, I think that's awesome! I should put one of those on my TV....

I concur!

And I concur to her Concurring!! I think....

I concur to her concuring with my concur! lol ( couldn't resist! lol

[hubcap]

in my opinion the whole fakey, happy, cheer up, life will get better feeling of some christian music gets kind of annoying sometimes.

Not all Christian music is like that, mind you. Switchfoot (before they became Alternative Rock) has some really great "real" songs. The song aren't fake. I write songs. If I manage to write something happy, it is real. I am sure it is the same for most Christian artists. Casting Crowns is also really good. And they don't have entirely "fake" songs either.

Ok, back to your actual question. Secular is fine as long as the words are not profane and the meaning is clean.

[Epic]

I listen to mostly secular because the christian radio station that my mom listens to plays songs over and over agina dn it plays songs from like 7 years ago! I hate it. it gets pretty boring after about 2 songs.

But I dislike some of the songs on secular stations because it's mostly rap and hip hop and all they sing about it girls, drugs, and sex!

[risskee]

But I dislike some of the songs on secular stations because it's mostly rap and hip hop and all they sing about it girls, drugs, and sex!

That's why I listen to only Christian.
You could try buying the new christian music cds? or mp3s

[J-man]

I listen to mostly secular because the christian radio station that my mom listens to plays songs over and over agina dn it plays songs from like 7 years ago! I hate it. it gets pretty boring after about 2 songs.

But I dislike some of the songs on secular stations because it's mostly rap and hip hop and all they sing about it girls, drugs, and sex!

Boy, this is starting to sound familiar. I do have one good station I can sorta pull in (works best at night when I'm closer to my radio. Good thing that's when my favorite show is.)

I basically agree with what you guys said, if the lyrics are good, the song is. I listen to mostly Christian stuff, I have some songs that are from secular artists (Sherwood and Mae actually) and I like some songs by The Fray and Daughtry as well as others, can't think of anymore right now. So yeah, I don't have a problem with listening to secular, but I don't listen to a lot of it either.

[FrayedAroundTheEdges]

I listen to mostly secular because the christian radio station that my mom listens to plays songs over and over agina dn it plays songs from like 7 years ago! I hate it. it gets pretty boring after about 2 songs.

But I dislike some of the songs on secular stations because it's mostly rap and hip hop and all they sing about it girls, drugs, and sex!

Boy, this is starting to sound familiar. I do have one good station I can sorta pull in (works best at night when I'm closer to my radio. Good thing that's when my favorite show is.)

I basically agree with what you guys said, if the lyrics are good, the song is. I listen to mostly Christian stuff, I have some songs that are from secular artists (Sherwood and Mae actually) and I like some songs by The Fray and Daughtry as well as others, can't think of anymore right now. So yeah, I don't have a problem with listening to secular, but I don't listen to a lot of it either.

i luuuv mae! they opened for the fray over the summer
their drummer was ah-mazin!

[Sonshinegirl]

I heard somewhere that they did tests on rats, and the rats that listened to Mozart and such went through the mazes much faster, the rats who didn't listen to any music did averagely well for any normal rat, and the rats that listened to rock music started eating each other!
There were also many more facts about that in a cd series entitled "The Profound Effects of Music on Life". (They even did tests on plants! )

[Jonathan]

I listen to mostly secular because the christian radio station that my mom listens to plays songs over and over agina dn it plays songs from like 7 years ago! I hate it. it gets pretty boring after about 2 songs.

If it's worshipping God how can it get boring?

[risskee]

I listen to mostly secular because the christian radio station that my mom listens to plays songs over and over agina dn it plays songs from like 7 years ago! I hate it. it gets pretty boring after about 2 songs.

If it's worshipping God how can it get boring?

I agree John but I think shes meaning Vain
Repitition

[J-man]

I heard somewhere that they did tests on rats, and the rats that listened to Mozart and such went through the mazes much faster, the rats who didn't listen to any music did averagely well for any normal rat, and the rats that listened to rock music started eating each other!
There were also many more facts about that in a cd series entitled "The Profound Effects of Music on Life". (They even did tests on plants! )

Hey! Are you equating humans with rats?

I listen to mostly secular because the christian radio station that my mom listens to plays songs over and over agina dn it plays songs from like 7 years ago! I hate it. it gets pretty boring after about 2 songs.

If it's worshipping God how can it get boring?

It kinda starts to get old, hearing the same songs over and over again. I know how it is, I got so sick of the songs they played on my radio station that I just quit listening. They really need a better selection. The sad thing is, I stopped listening this summer, and they still play half the songs they played then all the time.

[Jonathan]

If you're talking about the same five songs and pretty much nothing else, I suppose I can appreciate that--sorta.

I wouldn't know though b/c I don't listen to Christian music stations.

[Sonshinegirl]

I heard somewhere that they did tests on rats, and the rats that listened to Mozart and such went through the mazes much faster, the rats who didn't listen to any music did averagely well for any normal rat, and the rats that listened to rock music started eating each other!
There were also many more facts about that in a cd series entitled "The Profound Effects of Music on Life". (They even did tests on plants! )

Hey! Are you equating humans with rats?

I listen to mostly secular because the christian radio station that my mom listens to plays songs over and over agina dn it plays songs from like 7 years ago! I hate it. it gets pretty boring after about 2 songs.

If it's worshipping God how can it get boring?

It kinda starts to get old, hearing the same songs over and over again. I know how it is, I got so sick of the songs they played on my radio station that I just quit listening. They really need a better selection. The sad thing is, I stopped listening this summer, and they still play half the songs they played then all the time.

They did tests on people too! The tests with rats were just the most shocking.

[Dr. Watson]

The people who listened to rock music turned into the rats!:shock:

[underdogfan710]

They did tests on people too! The tests with rats were just the most shocking.

I could make a joke about that, but I won't. You'll get it if you know where my avator is from...

[Sonshinegirl]

Just listen to the CD series ok! It's entitled "The Profound Effects of Music on Life". It was very interesting.

[pianokitty]

Is it wrong for a Christian to listen to secular music.
Simply put,
No.
If someone feels that convicted about it,
Then don't.

That was easy.