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NASB | 2 Corinthians 6:14 ¶ Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 6:14 ¶ Do not be unequally bound together with unbelievers [do not make mismatched alliances with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For what partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? |
Bible Question:
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 |
Bible Answer: "Only 35-40 percent or so of Black, Death, and Gore Metal is an attempt to defy, or denounce God"? Only? Exodus 20:7 (ESV) "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Exodus 20:7 (The MESSAGE) No using the name of GOD, your God, in curses or silly banter; GOD won't put up with the irreverant use of his name. |