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#206923 - 07/08/04 07:59 PM
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I'm no longer Christian,
What do you mean?
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#206925 - 07/08/04 09:07 PM
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I'm no longer Christian
I'm sorry!
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#206926 - 07/08/04 09:13 PM
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I'm no longer Christian, but I enjoy some of the "crossover" bands that hit the airwaves from time to time.
I understand you may feel you are no longer Christian, however, if the message of the music still tugs at your soul, in time, God willing, you will find the love of the Lord waiting for you to return.
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#206927 - 07/08/04 09:18 PM
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I was baptized and confirmed Catholic; however, faith in God is something that I simply do not have. That is not to say I do not believe in God. I suppose I believe in some higher power. I just don't believe in a Christian God, for many complicated reasons.
That being said, I express my spirituality a different way, through Aikido, a Japanese martial art.
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#206928 - 07/08/04 09:41 PM
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I was baptized and confirmed Catholic; however, faith in God is something that I simply do not have. That is not to say I do not believe in God. I suppose I believe in some higher power. I just don't believe in a Christian God, for many complicated reasons.
That being said, I express my spirituality a different way, through Aikido, a Japanese martial art.
There are plenty of lapsed Catholics who find that other Christian denominations call to them. As long as your heart if open, God will be there for you, no matter how you express yourself.
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#206930 - 07/08/04 10:55 PM
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I'm no longer Christian, but I enjoy some of the "crossover" bands that hit the airwaves from time to time. I was into Jars of Clay and Sixpence None The Richer for a while. One of my favorites was a somewhat known band called Burlap to Cashmere. I worked at a club for a number of years doing sound and they came numerous times. Great group of guys and very talented. Worth checking out if you have KaZaA or another P2P filesharing system. I don't think they have CDs out anymore...
Burlap to Cashmere was a great band. I got to see them a few years ago at the Cornerstone Festival in Illinois. Some very amazing musicianship was going on that night. I heard the leader of the group, Steven Delopoulos, is out on his own now. I've not heard any of his stuff. You may be able to get some BTC songs on iTunes. Their best album was "Anybody Out There?"
I'm curious, what do you mean by "I'm no longer Christian?"
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#206933 - 07/09/04 07:54 PM
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You are right Chi, and we respect your choice.
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#206935 - 07/12/04 02:45 PM
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I heard an interview on NPR a few months ago where the interviewee was arguing that churches should only use the old hymns in their services. He was basically saying that contemporary Christian music is flat on spirituality and emotion. I couldn't disagree more! Think of the raw emotion in MercyMe's "I Can Only Imagine," or Jars of Clay's "Liquid," or Third Day's "Love Song." Or what about Michael W. Smith's "This Is Your Time" about the Columbine shootings? I'm convinced God is immensely pleased when we "make joyful noise," no matter what it is.
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#206938 - 07/12/04 06:04 PM
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They probably listened to some praise choruses which ARE boring - they say the same thing over and over and over and over...... As a call to worship, they are fine but as music for an entire worship service - not deep enough. Give me a hymn any day over that. The church I grew up in turned into one of these mega churches that have the "follow the bouncing ball" screens for ALL songs. Hymns aren't sung much if all at during the service - it's mostly praise choruses. Not a good mix. IMHO a meaningful worship service should contain a variety of musical styles with varying depths and emotions. Have you ever read any of Marva Dawn's books on worship or heard her speak? That is an enlightening experience.
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#206940 - 07/12/04 07:09 PM
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I heard an interview on NPR a few months ago where the interviewee was arguing that churches should only use the old hymns in their services. He was basically saying that contemporary Christian music is flat on spirituality and emotion.
Attention all posters to this thread: It came from NPR, which specializes in bringing you the finest in insomnia-curing classical music. Don't be surprised!
Good point Dawg!
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#206941 - 07/12/04 09:36 PM
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IMHO a meaningful worship service should contain a variety of musical styles with varying depths and emotions.
You are exactly right. As worship leader at my church, I usually pray for guidance before each service. HE knows exactly what needs to be sung, sometimes old fashioned hymns or stirring new choruses. I also agree with the previous comment about repetition. It can grow monotonous to the point you're just listening to yourself sing instead of focusing on HIM.....
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#206944 - 07/13/04 03:18 AM
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Flat on spirituality and emotion? Wow. You left out just about every song by Chris Rice in your list. Go Light your World, Clumsy, and Untitled Hymn, just off Short Term Memories are immensely spiritual and emotional.
I love Chris Rice (although I could live the rest of my life just fine without hearing the cartoon song again!)! I think he has been highly gifted.
In fact, Untitled Hymn is so beautiful, I think it deserves to have the lyrics posted:
Chris Rice - Untitled Hymn (Come To Jesus) From the album Run The Earth...Watch the Sky
Weak and wounded sinner, Lost and left to die, O, raise your head for Love is passing by
Come to Jesus, Come to Jesus, Come to Jesus and live
Now your burden's lifted, And carried far away, And precious blood has washed away the stain... so
Sing to Jesus , Sing to Jesus , Sing to Jesus and live
And like a newborn baby, Don't be afraid to crawl, And remember when you walk sometimes we fall... so
Fall on Jesus, Fall on Jesus, Fall on Jesus and live
Sometimes the way is lonely, And steep and filled with pain, So if your sky is dark and pours the rain... then
Cry to Jesus, Cry to Jesus, Cry to Jesus and live
O, and when the love splills over, And music fills the night, And when you can't contain you joy inside... then
Dance for Jesus, Dance for Jesus, Dance for Jesus and live
And with your final heartbeat, Kiss the world goodbye, Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side... and
Fly to Jesus, Fly to Jesus, Fly to Jesus and live
Fly to Jesus, Fly to Jesus, Fly to Jesus and live
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#206946 - 07/14/04 06:24 PM
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Anything by Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W Smith, Avalon & Point of Grace. I like "Who Am I" by Casting Crowns as well.
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