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se7en:
I used to listen to christian music like KLOVE the radio station (christian radio station in the states) etc. all the time but ever since coming to the knowledge of the Truth.... I can't seem to listen to it anymore. The music or talks.

There are some really heartfelt songs out there... I mean, they will make you tear up and feel emotional but I just keep thinking... "What spirit are they coming from?"  I know all things are of God, but I can't join into that music like I used to. It feels "meh" to me. I keep thinking that songs like "what a mighty God we serve". are great lyrics but when I hear people sing it (on the radio), I can't stand it.

And I know it's not their fault. I love those guys, I really do, I recently not long ago came out of that, I understand and have compassion for them, but I just can't listen to the music anymore.

I still enjoy music like Sigur Ros (Icelandic band) and instrumental music. It helps me to meditate on God's word. But when I hear christian music, even if they are singing scripture, I can't seem to get into it.

Have you guys or are you guys going through something similar? Similar feelings toward christian music?

Dave in Tenn:
yes.

loretta:
Me too.

Even more so, the children's music video that have these Sunday school kids bopping around singing, 'I asked Jesus into my heart, and I'm saved' or something like that.  Can't remember the lyrics, its been so long ago. 

You ask about the spirit, and I believe it is the key.  It's more the 'praise and worship' songs that I cannot listen to anymore.  Do they really know whom they're worshipping?  Is this really worship, as Ray also pointedly asked.  Christian music, like every other genre provides soulish pleasure, which is not bad in itself.  But once your spirit is filled, you don't need those emotional highs anymore.

I can't believe the change in myself. There was a time when I listened only to christian music all the time and everyone in the home/car were forced to listen as well!  I can imagine how they must have felt... :(
 

Addison:
I can relate for sure.

I also really like some of Sigur Ros' music. Have you ever heard Jonsi's solo album? He is the singer of Sigur Ros if you didn't know. The song "go do" is really beautiful.

Music is pretty much my favorite form of worship and I listen to music all the time. The thing with music is that you can interpret it for yourself- so you don't be too concerned about the views of the artists themselves. For instance, I've been listening to Matisyahu a lot.He is an orthodox Jewish reggae/hip hop artist and I find his music empowers me and makes me yearn for God.

I understand the dilemma when it comes to music though- we want to listen to music that comes from a true spirit with true and meaningful lyrics, but it's hard to sympathize with music that we know comes from Babylonians. I believe God has showed me some really amazing and beautiful music. I'm actually convinced that some of the bands I listen to believe in Christian universal reconciliation. PM me if you might want to trade playlists!


Addison

se7en:
Thanks guys! Good to know that I'm not alone in this!

Addison, definitely :)  and I just listened to Jonsi's Go-Do, It's great!  On pandora I usually listen to the "sigure ros" station so anything that comes out of there is generally really good.

Sigur Ros
Mum
This Will Destroy You
God is an Astronaut

:)

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