[ugh, those little boxes instead of apostrophes are so freaking annoying... sorry guys. next time i won't put it through ms word first. :P]
as for this song, eh. needtobreathe, i love you guys, but this gospel feel just isn't my favorite! it took quite a long time for "washed by the water" to grow on me, and now it seems like you're taking that success and trying to push it even farther. which makes sense i guess. but i still don't like it!!
here's what i think about christian music: i hate listening to it! i mean, i'm a christian, but i know that the "christian" label on songs immediately turns off so many people who might otherwise be big fans of a band's sound! i think christian bands - correction: bands with christian members - should keep their overall positive, but not necessarily blatantly christian, messages and try to bring that to society at large -- have you heard today's rap music??? these people need help!! songs like "shine on" were great because i could read into it whatever i wanted about God, but other people could see whatever they wanted to as well and still benefit from a great, uplifting song. "signature of divine (yahweh)" on the other hand...
well those are just my thoughts. of course i'll keep listening regardless of whatever they decide to put out on this new album. can't wait!!
Cloudy_eye- Im sorry that you hate Christian music but still somehow find yourself listening to it. I have a feeling that the reason Christian bands don't choose to go mainstream with their music is because to them, its more about getting their message out versus making a profit. Makes sense.
Cloudy_eye- Im sorry that you hate Christian music but still somehow find yourself listening to it. I have a feeling that the reason Christian bands don't choose to go mainstream with their music is because to them, its more about getting their message out versus making a profit. Makes sense.
There's definitely a difference between Christian bands and bands with Christian members. Bands with Christian members may have their beliefs, but might not share them to people if not asked. A Christian bands' sole purpose is to tell the gospel, no matter what form. And that is our purpose on earth isn't it? To preach the gospel and save as many people as we can? Why try and find some Christian music that's not singing or praising God? We need to be proactive and get out our comfort zone. Otherwise, what's the point?
There's definitely a difference between Christian bands and bands with Christian members. Bands with Christian members may have their beliefs, but might not share them to people if not asked. A Christian bands' sole purpose is to tell the gospel, no matter what form. And that is our purpose on earth isn't it? To preach the gospel and save as many people as we can? Why try and find some Christian music that's not singing or praising God? We need to be proactive and get out our comfort zone. Otherwise, what's the point?
A Christian, whether he's in a "Christian band" or if he's just a Christian in a band, has the duty, as all Christians do, to preach the gospel. I know that bands with blatantly Christ-centred lyrics tend to get shut up in the "Christian music" box, but just singing "positive" lyrics isn't going to win souls for Christ. You can't separate Christ from morality. Having said that, I'm a huge NTB fan, and I thank God for the way He has worked in them.
A Christian, whether he's in a "Christian band" or if he's just a Christian in a band, has the duty, as all Christians do, to preach the gospel. I know that bands with blatantly Christ-centred lyrics tend to get shut up in the "Christian music" box, but just singing "positive" lyrics isn't going to win souls for Christ. You can't separate Christ from morality. Having said that, I'm a huge NTB fan, and I thank God for the way He has worked in them.
[ugh, those little boxes instead of apostrophes are so freaking annoying... sorry guys. next time i won't put it through ms word first. :P]
as for this song, eh. needtobreathe, i love you guys, but this gospel feel just isn't my favorite! it took quite a long time for "washed by the water" to grow on me, and now it seems like you're taking that success and trying to push it even farther. which makes sense i guess. but i still don't like it!!
here's what i think about christian music: i hate listening to it! i mean, i'm a christian, but i know that the "christian" label on songs immediately turns off so many people who might otherwise be big fans of a band's sound! i think christian bands - correction: bands with christian members - should keep their overall positive, but not necessarily blatantly christian, messages and try to bring that to society at large -- have you heard today's rap music??? these people need help!! songs like "shine on" were great because i could read into it whatever i wanted about God, but other people could see whatever they wanted to as well and still benefit from a great, uplifting song. "signature of divine (yahweh)" on the other hand...
well those are just my thoughts. of course i'll keep listening regardless of whatever they decide to put out on this new album. can't wait!!
woohoo! nevermind, i figured out how to fix the box thing!
woohoo! nevermind, i figured out how to fix the box thing!
Cloudy_eye- Im sorry that you hate Christian music but still somehow find yourself listening to it. I have a feeling that the reason Christian bands don't choose to go mainstream with their music is because to them, its more about getting their message out versus making a profit. Makes sense.
Cloudy_eye- Im sorry that you hate Christian music but still somehow find yourself listening to it. I have a feeling that the reason Christian bands don't choose to go mainstream with their music is because to them, its more about getting their message out versus making a profit. Makes sense.
There's definitely a difference between Christian bands and bands with Christian members. Bands with Christian members may have their beliefs, but might not share them to people if not asked. A Christian bands' sole purpose is to tell the gospel, no matter what form. And that is our purpose on earth isn't it? To preach the gospel and save as many people as we can? Why try and find some Christian music that's not singing or praising God? We need to be proactive and get out our comfort zone. Otherwise, what's the point?
There's definitely a difference between Christian bands and bands with Christian members. Bands with Christian members may have their beliefs, but might not share them to people if not asked. A Christian bands' sole purpose is to tell the gospel, no matter what form. And that is our purpose on earth isn't it? To preach the gospel and save as many people as we can? Why try and find some Christian music that's not singing or praising God? We need to be proactive and get out our comfort zone. Otherwise, what's the point?
A Christian, whether he's in a "Christian band" or if he's just a Christian in a band, has the duty, as all Christians do, to preach the gospel. I know that bands with blatantly Christ-centred lyrics tend to get shut up in the "Christian music" box, but just singing "positive" lyrics isn't going to win souls for Christ. You can't separate Christ from morality. Having said that, I'm a huge NTB fan, and I thank God for the way He has worked in them.
A Christian, whether he's in a "Christian band" or if he's just a Christian in a band, has the duty, as all Christians do, to preach the gospel. I know that bands with blatantly Christ-centred lyrics tend to get shut up in the "Christian music" box, but just singing "positive" lyrics isn't going to win souls for Christ. You can't separate Christ from morality. Having said that, I'm a huge NTB fan, and I thank God for the way He has worked in them.