From Wikipedia:
"The name of the band is a reference to their Christian values. As stated on their official website, "12 Stones" is taken metaphorically from the twelve stones in the Hoshen, a breastplate worn by the high priest of Levitical order in the Old Testament. In an interview on the national television special Broken TV, McCoy explained that the band's name reflects a reference to the twelve stones that the Israelites erected after they crossed the Jordan River. McCoy also stated in an interview with Christian Music Review that their name is also a reference to the twelve apostles that followed Jesus."
An interview (as you suggested):
"12 Stones is recognized for the strong Christian element that they include in their music, a component that McCoy traces back to his southern roots. “I grew up in a southern Baptist church,” he says. “For me, a lot of it was just a part of my upbringing, part of who I was, and who I am still.”
For those of the Christian faith, 12 Stones’ music is filled with hope and eternal optimism."
Not a Christian band?
From Wikipedia: "The name of the band is a reference to their Christian values. As stated on their official website, "12 Stones" is taken metaphorically from the twelve stones in the Hoshen, a breastplate worn by the high priest of Levitical order in the Old Testament. In an interview on the national television special Broken TV, McCoy explained that the band's name reflects a reference to the twelve stones that the Israelites erected after they crossed the Jordan River. McCoy also stated in an interview with Christian Music Review that their name is also a reference to the twelve apostles that followed Jesus."
An interview (as you suggested): "12 Stones is recognized for the strong Christian element that they include in their music, a component that McCoy traces back to his southern roots. “I grew up in a southern Baptist church,” he says. “For me, a lot of it was just a part of my upbringing, part of who I was, and who I am still.”
For those of the Christian faith, 12 Stones’ music is filled with hope and eternal optimism."
This one's too long to post, but more evidence: http://www.showandtellonline.com/_12_stones/_interview_062802.html
Nice try, but they ARE a Christian band.