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Guldenat
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It seems to me that many points being offered are very subjective, such as the interpretations of certain songs. “Whiskey in the Jar” glamorizes stealing? I would say hardly, since the guy ends up in prison at the end. And because their is a woman in the song that is untrustworthy it sends a ‘message’ that all women aren’t trustworthy? Sounds like an over-generalization. Most irish drinking songs aren’t meant to convey any sort of message at all, they are quite often meant to be taken lightly and as a joke.
To me it is clear that the morality of rock music is subjective to the listener. If a person listens to a brand of music and the music constantly feeds them ‘negative’ emotions, and effects how they think in an unethical or immoral fashion, then yes, it would be a good idea to stay away from it. But it seems to be puritanical and insensible to say that it is sinful for all who listen, especially for those who choose to listen to songs with at the very least neutral lyrics, and who do not feel any urges or trains of thought that would be wrong while listening. Not everything in moral theology is strictly black and white.
To me it is clear that the morality of rock music is subjective to the listener. If a person listens to a brand of music and the music constantly feeds them ‘negative’ emotions, and effects how they think in an unethical or immoral fashion, then yes, it would be a good idea to stay away from it. But it seems to be puritanical and insensible to say that it is sinful for all who listen, especially for those who choose to listen to songs with at the very least neutral lyrics, and who do not feel any urges or trains of thought that would be wrong while listening. Not everything in moral theology is strictly black and white.