Path: utzoo!utgpu!jarvis.csri.toronto.edu!rutgers!aramis.rutgers.edu!athos.rutgers.edu!christian From: acd4!dps@uunet.uu.net ( Dan Smith ) Newsgroups: soc.religion.christian Subject: Music Message-ID: Date: 25 Feb 90 04:40:54 GMT Sender: hedrick@athos.rutgers.edu Lines: 72 Approved: christian@aramis.rutgers.edu Subject: Re: Some thoughts on "Christian Music" (was Re: Petra Praise) ([..]) = Some material deleted . In article (alan i. vymetalik) writes: >In article (Jeff Sargent) writes: >> >>I'd say that different music of each era communicates different meanings. > ([..]) Music such as this was for the "rich." The music was definitely not > meant for the poor, besides that they definitely couldn't afford it. This > is not to say that the less-fortunate didn't have or enjoy music. I was > just different. Also, should a lower class citizen get a chance to listen > to "music of the rich," they probably had some disdainful opinions of the > rich to go along with their commentary on the music. While it is certainly true that the poor could not afford to pay a composer to write music for them, don't make assumptions about how they liked the music! > Now, of course, today, music is one of the most universal aspects of life. > It cuts across all races, creeds, ages, and income levels. Exactly my point! This was just as true in 1200 A.D. as it is today. The only thing that has really changed is the rapid way that the music is distributed all over the world. > ([..]) > > It's really a shame that Kansas couldn't have hung out for another year or > so with Livgren and John Elefante at the helm. Kansas ditched it just > before the big move towards Contemporary Christian music hit its stride. > But, then, maybe the Lord didn't want to have a "big commercial success" of > the past pushing along the music. I don't know. Just commenting. Side note: I was under the impression that Kansas split up because half of the band was Christian and the other half wasn't. They didn't want to go that route and so Livgren and co. started their own thing on the CCM scene. > Be careful in your selections and revel in your discoveries. Just remember > this, and I may just get flamed for it, nearly all music and the > inspiration for that music comes from God no matter if it's blues, reggae, > rock, jazz, etc. God gave us a unique, creative spirit that no other > creature possesses. I personally don't believe that Satan has any real > creative abilities when it comes to music. Oh, he can use, twist, and > distort, but the core comes from God. Amen. You're right! I am going to flame you. Are you not aware of the fact that this whole issue begins with how Satan was created by God, etc...? The Bible tells us that he was the most beautiful of all that God had created. It goes into great detail about not only his appearance, but also about the myriad of instruments that made up his body. Lucifer, as he was then referred to, not only knew how to play instruments but he was a one being orchestra. He was created for the purpose of leading worship in Heaven. Then he saw the praise that the Almighty was receiving and decided that he would like to have that same kind of worship. I think you know the rest of the story. To say that Satan has no creative ability does not mean that all music comes from God. Yes, I did see that you used the word nearly, but I think that as time draws closer to Jesus' return we will see that more and more music is coming out twisted and tainted by Satan's grasp. It's a sign of the times. Therefore I would caution all casual listener's to pay closer attention to what is being worshipped in their music, because something or someone always is. It's at the heart of the very nature of music! --- Laura Smith dps@acd4 uunet!acd4!dps