SouthernHero
Puritan Board Freshman
Greetings, all. I'm sure that there will be some (younger) members who can relate to this post. What do you all think about Christian punk, emo, ska and hardcore bands? When I was in high school, these bands meant so much to me and also kept me encouraged and energized to be a light and evangelize.
Now, I cringe to think of this music played anywhere near a church service. That's not what I mean. (I'm actually against anythings but Psalms and Hymns in church).
Potential problems: Worldliness? Conformity? Watered-down message?
Benefits: Taking dominion over a beautiful artform.
Some of the bands I'm talking about:
Supertones (Calvinists!)
MXPX (Still my favorite band)
Five Iron Frenzy
Value Pac
Mae
Anberlin
Further Seems Forever
Strongarm (wow, go read the lyrics of this band, I HIGHLY recommend them for their passion and Christ-centered message).
Overcome
Basically any Tooth and Nail / Solid State Records band.
This thread may prove unfruitful for some because the indie Christian punk scene is something that you must have been a part of at some time to really understand. And each band is different (some are just positive or clean, while others like Strongarm are indeed Christian warriors).
Thoughts?
Now, I cringe to think of this music played anywhere near a church service. That's not what I mean. (I'm actually against anythings but Psalms and Hymns in church).
Potential problems: Worldliness? Conformity? Watered-down message?
Benefits: Taking dominion over a beautiful artform.
Some of the bands I'm talking about:
Supertones (Calvinists!)
MXPX (Still my favorite band)
Five Iron Frenzy
Value Pac
Mae
Anberlin
Further Seems Forever
Strongarm (wow, go read the lyrics of this band, I HIGHLY recommend them for their passion and Christ-centered message).
Overcome
Basically any Tooth and Nail / Solid State Records band.
This thread may prove unfruitful for some because the indie Christian punk scene is something that you must have been a part of at some time to really understand. And each band is different (some are just positive or clean, while others like Strongarm are indeed Christian warriors).
Thoughts?
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