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I would like to thank my Protestant brothers and sisters for their contribution to contemporary music. It allows me to evangelize my children in the car. Thanks!

I would like to thank Big Daddy Weave for this song titled, “Love Come To Life”

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Contemporary music comes down to a matter of taste. Personally I don’t care for it. Whether it’s protestant, catholic, whatever. I prefer gregorian chant personally. It’s so much easier to get in a state of prayer. But like I said, that’s just me.

I can’t help but think of Hank Hill’s remark he made towards a protestant christian rock group. “You’re not making Christianity better, you’re making rock music worse”. Lol Again, all opinion. I’m not asking anyone to agree with me. Reading the thread made me think of that episode and I felt like sharing for a laugh 🙂
 
I agree with peace2u2 - I listen to contemporary Christian music in the car (no Gregorian chant stations available :rolleyes: ) and find that it helps me keep my mind on God as I should. Some of the songs have helped me work through some problems, especially in the area of forgiveness (the song Losing especially).
But as other posters said, it all comes down to taste, but I think availability also comes in to play.
 
SaintFrancis333 said:
Contemporary music comes down to a matter of taste. Personally I don’t care for it. Whether it’s protestant, catholic, whatever. I prefer gregorian chant personally. It’s so much easier to get in a state of prayer. But like I said, that’s just me.

I can’t help but think of Hank Hill’s remark he made towards a protestant christian rock group. **“You’re not making Christianity better, you’re making rock music worse”. **Lol Again, all opinion. I’m not asking anyone to agree with me. Reading the thread made me think of that episode and I felt like sharing for a laugh 🙂
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LOL.

One must be careful what contemporary Christian one listens to, also. From a Lutheran perspective, we expect hymnody, and contemporary music, as well, to properly reflect doctrine. ISTM a certain percentage of contemporary Christian music is at least suspect in that regard.

Jon
 
contemporary christian music can be beneficial for children (and adults) but still requires a vigilant ear because contemporary christian music does not necessarily equal Catholic doctrine.
 
hotdiggity said:
contemporary christian music can be beneficial for children (and adults) but still requires a vigilant ear because contemporary christian music does not necessarily equal Catholic doctrine.
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I agree with you. And there are some songs I turn off. I can’t think of them right now but I do not have a Catholic Contemporary radio station to listen to and I also participate in their music selection where I can add my Catholic voice on some things. Just trying to show that we are still united in our love of Jesus even if we are separated on certain doctrines.

Peace
 
I’m a convert to Catholicism but still love so much of the contempory Christian music although there are a few that I’ve heard that don’t totally line up with Catholic teachings. Most Leads me to greater adoration and praise to our Lord! It lifts me:-)
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P.s. my husband and I use to lead the contemporary music prior to me becoming Catholic
 
As matter of taste, it’s not for me. However, if it brings others closer to God good for them.
 
I don’t listen to contemporary Christian music because I find it insipid. My idea of thanking a Protestant for music is “Old Rugged Cross” (Geo. Bennard), “How Great Thou Art” (Stuart Hine, especially when sung by the incomparable George Beverly Shea), “The Love of God” (Frederick Lehman). I let my Protestant roots show frequently and I thank God for youtube so I may listen at will to the hymns of my youth.
 
peace2u2 said:
I would like to thank my Protestant brothers and sisters for their contribution to contemporary music. It allows me to evangelize my children in the car. Thanks!

I would like to thank Big Daddy Weave for this song titled, “Love Come To Life”

youtube.com/watch?v=SOVF634y6-Y
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My favorite song of BDW’s is “You Found Me”:
youtube.com/watch?v=51DkLwhPA8Y

The verses are personally meaningful to me (the chorus less so, but I still love it!) Lyrics are included underneath the video. 👍
 
peace2u2 said:
I agree with you. And there are some songs I turn off. I can’t think of them right now but I do not have a Catholic Contemporary radio station to listen to and I also participate in their music selection where I can add my Catholic voice on some things. Just trying to show that we are still united in our love of Jesus even if we are separated on certain doctrines.

Peace
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Very well said, peace2u2! 👍

We should certainly use our discernment (as with all media we consume), but it’s a mistake to write off the entire genre for theological reasons … I can understand reasons of personal taste, but that shouldn’t be confused with theology. And I agree that all Christians are indeed brethren, even though we have ‘family squabbles’ at times! 🙂

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I like some but not all contemporary Christian music.

On the other hand, I also like some eastern Orthodox/Byzantine music, although I don’t understand the words.

Guess it also depends on my mood. If I want to praise God and give thanks, I refer to a more instrumental song. If I want to be more contemplative, I listen to more quiet, reflective music (e.g., chants).

I would like to thank the Catholics who have responded so far for being gracious and not calling contemporary Christian music “puke-inducing”.
 
SaintFrancis333 said:
I can’t help but think of Hank Hill’s remark he made towards a protestant christian rock group. “You’re not making Christianity better, you’re making rock music worse”.
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Some contemporary Christian music is really good, some is pretty bad, and much is in between. These days, I’d go so far as to say that the level of musicianship and songwriting (as an art form, setting aside subject matter) on some CCM surpasses that of much secular pop/rock/folk music. Granted, that’s not a very high standard to surpass. 😛

I get two Christian radio stations that are predominately CCM, and I frequently hear Matt Maher or Audrey Assad (two Catholic CCM artists) on both stations. I much prefer singer/songwriter type music with thoughtful lyrics to hard rock, and Audrey is among the best of the current singer/songwriters IMO. I also really like Andrew Peterson, Fernando Ortega and of course Rich Mullins.
 
Morwenna said:
Very well said, peace2u2! 👍

We should certainly use our discernment (as with all media we consume), but it’s a mistake to write off the entire genre for theological reasons … I can understand reasons of personal taste, but that shouldn’t be confused with theology. And I agree that all Christians are indeed brethren, even though we have ‘family squabbles’ at times! 🙂

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👍 Thats a good way of describing our differences - family squabbles. Pray we will be united some day in all things!
 
AbideWithMe said:
Some contemporary Christian music is really good, some is pretty bad, and much is in between. These days, I’d go so far as to say that the level of musicianship and songwriting (as an art form, setting aside subject matter) on some CCM surpasses that of much secular pop/rock/folk music. Granted, that’s not a very high standard to surpass. 😛

I get two Christian radio stations that are predominately CCM, and I frequently hear Matt Maher or Audrey Assad (two Catholic CCM artists) on both stations. I much prefer singer/songwriter type music with thoughtful lyrics to hard rock, and Audrey is among the best of the current singer/songwriters IMO. I also really like Andrew Peterson, Fernando Ortega and of course Rich Mullins.
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I love Matt Maher; I don’t think I know who Audrey Assad is. I will youtube her music.
 
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