Oh boy, here we go...
First off, welcome Myspace readers. Get used to my superior opinions.
It's time for a big long religious rant, people. If you are adverse to long religious rants, well, sorry. Stop reading now while you still can.
While I have no good feelings toward most CCM bands, and that includes bands like Audio Adrenaline, The Newsboys, and yes, even Amy Grant, I have no ill will toward them either. They are legitimate artists doing what they love and even though I don't care for the music, there are many Christians who do and that's fine with me. Anyone who praises God in any way through music is cool in my book, and there are many bands that fit into that even if they aren't blatantly Christian. In fact, I'd go as far to say that everyone who is a musician is displaying the talents that God gave them, and I like to think that makes Him happy.
I do, however, have a problem with the Christian music industry. Like Mark Salomon said in his book, Simplicity, it's a farce. In fact, Christian industry in general is a farce and I would encourage anyone who is Christian to look into their hearts and think for a long hard time. Is what the Christian bookstores offer us really what God has to offer? Granted, there are many good pieces of literature that can be found there, and of course the Bible, but that's not all, and that's the problem. Do you truly think that you can define your deep, personal faith with a cliché t-shirt? Furthermore, do you think that Testamints make you more Christian than Altoids? Remember that Jesus cleared out the temple market and called the people who were selling their wares there a "brood of Vipers!" That's a pretty strong statement about commerce within the Faith. What would Christ feel about the current state of things? My vote is not happy at all.
Just some thoughts. I'm not here to tell people what to think, but I do feel strongly about certain things. I think we are called to have a deep and personal relationship with God, not buy glib merchandise to show off our beliefs to others. If you want to show what you feel, then show people that you love them and maybe try to form some deep and lasting friendships that could potentially have a lasting effect. Plant some seeds, don't just show off the fruit that comes from them.
And that's my rant for the night. We return now to your regularly scheduled program...
School is kicking my ass. I don't understand Spanish verbs, I keep forgetting about the one online course I have (which is also the easiest course I have), and I started off the semester with design projects that were shitty. I'm happy with my last two projects, but just barely. It's all good, though, because I'm super-excited about my next project, which is a redesign of the cover of "The Hobbit". It should be super awesome.
It's time for a big long religious rant, people. If you are adverse to long religious rants, well, sorry. Stop reading now while you still can.
While I have no good feelings toward most CCM bands, and that includes bands like Audio Adrenaline, The Newsboys, and yes, even Amy Grant, I have no ill will toward them either. They are legitimate artists doing what they love and even though I don't care for the music, there are many Christians who do and that's fine with me. Anyone who praises God in any way through music is cool in my book, and there are many bands that fit into that even if they aren't blatantly Christian. In fact, I'd go as far to say that everyone who is a musician is displaying the talents that God gave them, and I like to think that makes Him happy.
I do, however, have a problem with the Christian music industry. Like Mark Salomon said in his book, Simplicity, it's a farce. In fact, Christian industry in general is a farce and I would encourage anyone who is Christian to look into their hearts and think for a long hard time. Is what the Christian bookstores offer us really what God has to offer? Granted, there are many good pieces of literature that can be found there, and of course the Bible, but that's not all, and that's the problem. Do you truly think that you can define your deep, personal faith with a cliché t-shirt? Furthermore, do you think that Testamints make you more Christian than Altoids? Remember that Jesus cleared out the temple market and called the people who were selling their wares there a "brood of Vipers!" That's a pretty strong statement about commerce within the Faith. What would Christ feel about the current state of things? My vote is not happy at all.
Just some thoughts. I'm not here to tell people what to think, but I do feel strongly about certain things. I think we are called to have a deep and personal relationship with God, not buy glib merchandise to show off our beliefs to others. If you want to show what you feel, then show people that you love them and maybe try to form some deep and lasting friendships that could potentially have a lasting effect. Plant some seeds, don't just show off the fruit that comes from them.
And that's my rant for the night. We return now to your regularly scheduled program...
School is kicking my ass. I don't understand Spanish verbs, I keep forgetting about the one online course I have (which is also the easiest course I have), and I started off the semester with design projects that were shitty. I'm happy with my last two projects, but just barely. It's all good, though, because I'm super-excited about my next project, which is a redesign of the cover of "The Hobbit". It should be super awesome.