Category Archives: Philosophy
Is it Appropriate?
Many times in the great music debate we get tied up in whether or not a certain style or song is “good” or “wicked”, right or wrong. We want to be able to categorize all music into two categories; that … Continue reading
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Why do we remain silent?
Disclaimer: In this post, I am NOT advocating that we need to try to change the music standards or doctrine taught by our pastors. For the purpose of this post, I am assuming that the pastor’s music standards are correct, … Continue reading
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"Give Me That Old Time Religion"
How many of us have heard this song growing up in Conservative Christianity, either in our home church, on the radio, at the school/college we attended, etc. etc.? Give me that old time religion give me that old time religion … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Pragmatics
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Southern Gospel vs ..CCM
One of the most confusing things for me, as a musician is trying to figure out the logic behind many conservative Christians (especially us Baptists) who preach long and hard against all forms of CCM music, and yet view Southern … Continue reading
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Morality in Music
Some of the most crazy arguments turn up when answering the question, “Can music itself (without the words) have a moral or immoral aspect to it, or is music itself amoral (and the words are what determines morality)? Both sides … Continue reading
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Musings on Church Music 