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1 | Extreme Metal... clarifying | 2 Cor 6:14 | delight-in-light | 144680 | ||
I'd like to clarify with you the fact that I am not a Christian. I do often study the Bible or things attributing to it, but I am no avid follower. To add, what comes out of me is free-thinking opinions, that are usually in no way prejudice. By the way, maybe you should listen to the music to determine that. In the style, they scream in such a manner that you cannot hear the racial, or anti-christian slurs they are saying, and personally I don't want to hear that, in fact it might even make the experience less enjoyable. Another fact, only 35-40 percent or so of Black, Death, and Gore Metal is an attempt to defy, or denounce God. I mightily respect the lyrics of the few bands who speak of the past, and elements of nature, and being one with one's own, but you must understand that I listen for the music, not the lyrics. I love the way the guitarist puts together the technical solos and heavy riffs, that tear into you and make you smile because of the pure effort and technicality. The drums as well, to me are also very invigorating and provide the pulse flowing through your body. I repeat now, in no way do I agree with the lyrical and hateful themes of those in the genre who tend to abuse them, but I do enjoy the music they make (*as opposed to the message they put out). I simply wanted to know that if listening to the music, and/or participating in going to the concerts is really against God. I myself, don't feel I get a negative or hateful vibe from the music, but rather feel an exhilaration, a breath of fresh air if you will. To add as well, I do indulge in other types of music, such as Alternative Rock, 60's, 70's, 80's, Techno, Ambient, Classical, Jazz, some Country, and yes, a few Christian bands. I actually started listening to Metal's in an effort to be diverse, and to simply try everything out (I can't just leave a marble in the bag!). But once again, I, in no way, endorse the hateful themes in which some of the bands in the Extreme Metal genre use, but I do admire how they play their instruments, so I guess my question should really be, what does God think about music that "sounds" evil. Even then, what is the definition of an evil sound without somebody originally dubbing it that. Thank you. Josh |
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2 | Extreme Metal... clarifying | 2 Cor 6:14 | DocTrinsograce | 144687 | ||
Dear Josh, Frankly, son, all the questions about music are just so much junk. Judgement is a real thing. What you do with Christ is the critical question. It is easy to find things to make that question fade into the background. Loud music can even assuage your guilt. Unfortunately, it does not make you less guilty. Your guilt before a holy God is real. There is no cure for that except through complete submission to Him -- only then He will save you through the gift He freely offers all men. Remember, though, God will not save one He cannot command. In Him, Doc |
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3 | Extreme Metal... clarifying | 2 Cor 6:14 | delight-in-light | 145146 | ||
To be honest, I don't think any of you except Lionheart (in reverance to the 1st question), are diverse enough to answer this. It seems you're all too wound tight over the fact that the music is mainly made up of hateful themes, but like I said, I don't endorse them. I am a clean-cut, respectful, moral man, and the genre and "instrumental" value impresses me in a way that I can't deny it. Maybe if you could all listen to the music without feeling that hate you could understand me thoroughly, but I don't think any of you have the right to tell me that I am wrong for this, because I don't use it in a bad way. I am simply a listener. BTW, I don't use the lord's name in vain. Maybe some of you are just a little too closed-minded to even try to accept what I'm trying to tell you. I agree very much with your quotes (which btw can be perceived in a thousand ways), but I still don't think you can judge me, because you just can't let go of the fact that the genre usually (to pop culture **that's you!) is dubbed evil and heathen. I don't care what you call it, I live it in a way few others do, in a way of respect for life, and respect for whichever forces propel us. | ||||||
4 | Extreme Metal... clarifying | 2 Cor 6:14 | BradK | 145148 | ||
Dear Delight... No offense taken, but... you are the one who asked the original question. You asked "Is Extreme Metal appropriate?". You were provided several responses. Now, many times it's been my experience that those who seek for advice don't like the answer(s). This may or may not be you, but none of us has anything to gain or lose by the advice we've given you. Have you considered that our motives are to help and that just maybe we may be right? We all may be "wound too tight..."- whatever that means- but how do you know that's the case? In all fairness my friend, by what standard do you judge? Is it possible that you are the one who is "just a little too closed-minded to even accept what" you've been told? My friend, I've been there and done that to use a modern cliche! My former rock-and-roll, drug abuse, and partying lifestyle have given me a fair amount of perspective with which to offer an opinion. Now, my basis for righteousness and living is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the standard by which I determine what is right and appropriate. Proverbs 14:12 tells us "There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death." To be honest with you, I'd be more remiss if I were concerned about what you thought about my "response" to you than whether or not you've received the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior". Paul writes to the Corinthians in 2 Cor. 6:2, imploring them, "Behold now is the accepted time; behold now is the day of salvation." May you seek what you're looking for. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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