Eric's thoughts

Do we need the Christian rock industry? Granted, I am saying this not as a huge fan of Christian rock in general, but as a huge fan of The David Crowder Band (Worship band), as well as a rap duo by the name of Mars Ill who are Christians that happen to do rap music (which is a way artists separate themselves from the Christian music industry, yet attempt to make solid music with Christian values.)

I realize one blog can't answer this question, but it can start discussion. :)

I was listening to a local Christian station, which I do often, when a U2 song came on. But it wasn't U2 singing the song, it was a Christian band doing a cover of the song. Apparently, as I have read, because the spirituality of the band isn't explicit, mostly because it's members drink, smoke, and swear. The three unpardonable sins, I guess.

Now, why would taking U2's lyrics and have them sung by a band that apparently doesn't drink, smoke, and swear, make the music anymore spiritual?

Why would a "Christian" singing a song that is biblically off (it happens more often than you think, just listen) give me any insight to Christianity or point me to God at all? Wouldn't that be pointing me to a false god? Or when I hear a Christian sing a song with lyrics that you would hear coming from any band, how is that any different from a non-christian singing similar lyrics?

Yes, I do see the value in worship music, but I also see the value when truth speaks to me through "secular" (a term which I don't like) music as well.

And if this is true with music, why not a Christian plumbing business? Christian Insurance agencies? Christian Restaurants?

Shoot, while we are at it let's just create our own Christian sub-culture!