Is secular music ok?

09-17-2005, 02:14 PM

As long as it's not offensive, I don't see a problem with most secular music. What I'm really asking, is what do you consider acceptable/not acceptable in music?

NeverAlone2820 · 09-17-2005, 02:32 PM

It depends on the band, and more importantly the song.

I don't believe you can really say that "all christian music is good and all secular music is wrong", and esp. visa versa. But I will say that I think some christian music is not ok to listen to, while i am ok with some secular music.

So that being said, If you make a list of what you consider ok and not ok, you can refer back to it to make sure you're sticking to it... Thats what i do, i made music guidelines... For an example i can show you mine if you want.

What do you consider wrong or right in music?

HaveFaith2005 · 09-17-2005, 02:38 PM

Not all of it'sbad.

w.e.g. · 09-17-2005, 03:30 PM

i don;t really censor my music, but sometimes i just don't feel like listenign to secular music

MyJoyOverflows · 09-18-2005, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HaveFaith2005

Not all of it'sbad.

yeah, some bands can really mess up your walk with Christ and other just don't...it depends on the message behind the music..that's my opinion

HeavenBound · 09-18-2005, 07:46 PM

Some Secular music is bad, like Marilyn Mansen, etc etc. Some is great, like Country Music, lol

Living4Him · 09-18-2005, 08:49 PM

I personally chose not to listen to secular music because to weakens MY relationship with Christ. It may not with others, but I have made that decision because thats whats best for me

HaveFaith2005 · 09-18-2005, 10:09 PM

I personally love secular music. Has long as its clean, I don't have a problem with it. Including Country music.

PureOxygen · 09-18-2005, 10:32 PM

I agree with what's been said pretty much... if the lyrics lead away from things of the Spirit/Christ, it's not good for me. They can plant ideas/speculation, and that's no good. I like and listen to some secular music, and I like country too!!

JesusIsHardCore · 09-18-2005, 10:52 PM

I personally do not listen to secular music. It is true that not all secular music is bad, but there are attitudes and other implied meanings in many songs that can harm your relationship with God.

A few times, I worked with an electrician at some construction sites - and the first day that other constrution workers were there, they played some of the more clean secular music. Nevertheless, when I got home that afternoon I was very depressed and just could not get the lyrics to some of those songs out of my head. The seccond day was much worse, the music they played was terrible

, after that day I decided to not listen to secular music if possible.

Music is important, it can have a positive meaning, or it can degrade. I choose to listen to only Christian music because it is uplifting, and positive.

09-17-2005, 02:14 PM	#1
Yenko Yenko Edit Guest	Is secular music ok? As long as it's not offensive, I don't see a problem with most secular music. What I'm really asking, is what do you consider acceptable/not acceptable in music? Last edited by Yenko; 09-17-2005 at 10:18 PM..

09-17-2005, 02:32 PM	#2
NeverAlone2820 NeverAlone2820 Edit Prophet/Prophetess	It depends on the band, and more importantly the song. I don't believe you can really say that "all christian music is good and all secular music is wrong", and esp. visa versa. But I will say that I think some christian music is not ok to listen to, while i am ok with some secular music. So that being said, If you make a list of what you consider ok and not ok, you can refer back to it to make sure you're sticking to it... Thats what i do, i made music guidelines... For an example i can show you mine if you want. What do you consider wrong or right in music? __________________ Heroes are made when you make a choice 1 in 12 teens attempt suicide. 40% of teens are cutters. 48% are sexually active. 1 in 10 fifteen year olds have already gone through at least one divorce in their family. 29 people die every 30 seconds. *&& all of us just sit back* and watch it happen. This is our problem.** So let's wake up and change the world - our time is now
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HaveFaith2005 HaveFaith2005 is in your extened network. Edit Have a great day!	Not all of it'sbad. __________________ Have a blesse New Year!
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w.e.g. w.e.g. Edit Prophet/Prophetess	i don;t really censor my music, but sometimes i just don't feel like listenign to secular music __________________ There is no luck only faith. CAP'N WILLY
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HeavenBound HeavenBound Edit Prophet/Prophetess	Some Secular music is bad, like Marilyn Mansen, etc etc. Some is great, like Country Music, lol __________________ "We have just enough Religion to make us HATE, but not enough to make us LOVE one Another..." -Jonathan Swift Who could hate a Man, who thought about YOU on the Cross?
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Living4Him Living4Him Edit AY! Newbie	I personally chose not to listen to secular music because to weakens MY relationship with Christ. It may not with others, but I have made that decision because thats whats best for me __________________ *No one can steal your joy unless you give them permission! I must decrease, so He can increase!
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HaveFaith2005 HaveFaith2005 is in your extened network. Edit Have a great day!	I personally love secular music. Has long as its clean, I don't have a problem with it. Including Country music. __________________ Have a blesse New Year!
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09-18-2005, 10:32 PM	#9
PureOxygen PureOxygen Edit Super Moderator	I agree with what's been said pretty much... if the lyrics lead away from things of the Spirit/Christ, it's not good for me. They can plant ideas/speculation, and that's no good. I like and listen to some secular music, and I like country too!! __________________ "Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." -1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)
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JesusIsHardCore JesusIsHardCore is confused Edit Comput3r G33k	I personally do not listen to secular music. It is true that not all secular music is bad, but there are attitudes and other implied meanings in many songs that can harm your relationship with God. A few times, I worked with an electrician at some construction sites - and the first day that other constrution workers were there, they played some of the more clean secular music. Nevertheless, when I got home that afternoon I was very depressed and just could not get the lyrics to some of those songs out of my head. The seccond day was much worse, the music they played was terrible , after that day I decided to not listen to secular music if possible. Music is important, it can have a positive meaning, or it can degrade. I choose to listen to only Christian music because it is uplifting, and positive.
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