Posted by jason on August 14, 2001 at 14:11:53:
In Reply to: something to talk about posted by kat on August 13, 2001 at 20:54:21:
: i don't know how this guy got my e-mail address but he sent me his website and I bit!
: I figured I 'd share it since no one was postin' anythin'
: beware my Catholic friends offensive material!
: Enjoy!
: http://www.babylonthegreatisfalling.net
Taken from this link...
[Satan is seducing and mesmerizing multitudes through impure music and lyrics. One only has to watch a "rock concert" to see who is the power behind the scenes. Any music that exalts fear, lust, pride, and worship of the performer is not of God. Many Christian musical groups are conforming to the style and standards of today's rock groups. They say their motive is to attract the unsaved, to give them the impression that Christians aren't square or different, and then tell them about Jesus. Think very carefully on this question. Would you become a prostitute to try to win a prostitute to Jesus? Many would say, "that's not the same thing." Rest assured, for it is the same conforming, compromising spirit behind both examples, only one is a little more obvious than the other.]
I have thought about an idea presented here (specifically the motives for "Christian" rock groups - stated here as, "...to attract the unsaved, to give them the impression that Christians aren't square or different, and then tell them about Jesus). My motive for playing music is that I believe it is a big part of why I exist. I have gone away from the idea of evangelism, and I have taken a more "music for music's sake" attitude. I believe that a career in music can be somewhat likened to any other career, although there are many popular musicians that have the ability to "reach" hundreds of thousands of people (big difference from your average Network Administrator).
Anyway, although Mr. Hook (the author of the babylon site) seems a bit over the edge, I must accept that there is some validity to his argument. What I have pieced together in my own experience is that the Christian "agenda" is unpopular, and if you are trying to achieve popularity (a key to success as a musician), you have to shroud this agenda. This is not how it works for me, and I wonder what you think. I don't shroud my agenda, because I don't have an agenda (in regards to evangelism). I am typically more reactive to situations... not proactive. I put time into my relationship with God, but I don't see that as "proactive" -- it is time spent because I enjoy Him.
I have to run now (without completely finishing my thought), but I'll be back later...
Jason