Amen!

I can't beleive there are people still argueing this ridiculous point. Hells Bells, this is old. Let's get to reaching the lost and stoop debating 'the finer points' with each other. You're right. And besides, I would guess that more people would actually go to church if the music was a little more rockin'!

As long as it's giving glory to God. We can't control the lust in a brother's (or sister's) mind, if they twist something that was meant to praise the Lord.

I will dance like David danced.
Sing to the Lord a new song.
He is worthy of ALL our praise.

You know, I believe there was a similar controversy when Bach wrote a work of praise in a minor key. I tried to find something to back up my memory, but didn't find it yet. I also haven't found any Biblical admonition against minor keys or music that "has a good beat."

This is not about Bach, but an interesting argument that minor music is not anti-God.
http://www.tabernaclemusic.net/html/no_minor_matter.shtml

(Okay, I know, you didn't ask. Nevertheless...)

Jan, the same luddite I quoted above has this to say: "The harmony can, through such devices as the blue note, convey a sense of naughty pleasure..."

Of course the blues are often played in minor keys...

If you want a real howl you should check out his entire essay, entitled Music for the Lord: A Godly Style," which is at this address:www.themoorings.org/perspectives/music/style.html.

You'll learn, for example, that allowing a saxophone in the church "involves certain dangers," and that writers like Twila Paris should have their music excluded from the church because they (the people, not the music) are too worldly.

Never mind that "Amazing Grace" was written by a slave trader, and that most of the Psalms were written by an adulterous murderer. I suspect this guy will be pretty lonely in heaven, what with just him and Jesus sitting around up there.

I find myself singing God the corny love songs that wouldn't be considered "church music" by anyone.

Doesn't matter to Him. He knows who I'm singing to. ;)

Well, if they want to get back to basics, they should go all the way back to chants. I was fascinated by the tension between church and secular music, and how at one time not even instruments were allowed. Of course, that was because they were allowed in pagan services.

This is sorta on the OTHER side of the spectrum, but I feel that sometimes my church is getting TOO secular, in tring to reach the lost. For example, we sang "rebel, rebel" by David Bowie one sunday, as part of the sermon "theme." That was over the top for me...

Who can forget? It's the beat that's evil.

David played a harp. But I agree with your basic point.

Where did you go? Hope everything is okay. Just checking.

The reality is that most people accept religion and not the Christ that changes an individual's paradigm on life. Many that have accepted religion and on that "day" will be asked to depart from His presence. It is possible that some music does not glorify the Lord of Lords but feeds are own reality of what we find acceptable or what we want to hear. Blessings!

Missing your voice man... hoping all is well your way.

Am really missing your writing...I trust there are no major problems...

Hey Tony, you should write something :)

I have the early 2005 penny in my pocket. I keep repeating to myself "it is August 2005" in hopes that I will pulled back in time to find me sitting here reading the poetic prose of a life filled with small children and a loving wife.

Please indicate if I should get a different penny.

Truly hope all is well with you and yours.

My favorite comment on this music subject, came from a college professor at one of those 'Christian' colleges, as told to me by a friend who was in his class: (this comes out much better if you use a good ol' country twang)
"If it gets to your feet before it gets to your heart, it must not be from the Lord."
In other words, if it's toe tapping music, it probably isn't from God. Puh - lease!!!