Total Axxess Christian Radio Show Puts Pastor in His Place Over Chris Daughtry Music
In his email, the pastor explained that he did not like Chris Daughtry's music and that it was his belief that a Christian radio program should not be playing the now famous song. While these types of complaints are a matter of opinion and are welcomed by the show's DJs, Wally got on the air to address what came next in the letter.. The pastor then proceeded to state that he would be praying for Chris Daughtry and his band to find and follow Christ.
After some hesitation on how to respond, the radio station gave Wally the microphone, allowing him a chance to defend the station's stance. Understandably upset, Wally told listeners that this kind of attitude was exactly what turns non-believers against Christianity, and ultimately against God. Addressing the pastor himself, Wally went on to say that this sort of mentality is not going to keep people in church, and that it is this kind of behavior that turns people away from the Christian church in general. To prove that Daughtry is not an unwholesome band, Wally proceeded to play old recordings of Chris Daughtry's former band playing Christian songs for church congregations. To top it all off, Wally pointed out a scripture from the Bible that references the sin of judging others. Instead of praying for Chris Daughtry and his band to find Christ, Wally stated that he would be praying for God to forgive the pastor for being so judgmental.
Playing uplifting and positive secular music has become increasingly popular with radio stations and churches across the nation in recent years. Some of the most popular mainstream songs being played in churches and on Christian stations as of late include The Fray's "How to Save a Life," P.O.D.'s "Youth of the Nation," and Evanescence's "Bring Me to Life." This more modern movement in the Christian music scene is about involving all forms of music that can be considered an art form and are about the human soul, life, and real emotions.
The music, when played in Christian congregations, is understood to be pertaining to God rather than a human being, or to the beauty and passion of the soul. For example, in "Bring Me to Life," it is understood that the lyrics are to be interpreted as a cry out to God for salvation or a rescue of some sort. When songs are not transferable to a Christian theme, many still honor music that examines life in a realistic yet positive manner. Although not completely accepted, especially among older, more traditional Christians, the hope behind this movement is that believers will begin to broaden their horizons and view all forms of wholesome art, not just those directly related to a Christian theme, as a display of God-given gifts and talent. The purpose of this movement is to incorporate positive influences into all aspects of life, and not just those that are church related or of a "religious" nature.
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Post a Comment"right or wrong is relative"???????????
Right and Wrong are not relative! Where did that come from? So someone can one decide to be unfaithful to their spouse, or lie about their neighbor, and that is a source of ones own personal interpretation? Get real! Paul told the church in corinth that he had judged a certain matter already and he was not there. Was Paul wrong? There is Righteousness and unrighteousness. People like to hide there willingness to sin behind judge not lest ye be judged. The call is to live HOLY lives unto the LORD a LIVING sacrifice. But we want to take terms like come as you are, and just remain in our old habits of sin. The woman caught in adultery was told by Jesus GO and SIN NO MORE!! "He did not say it is ok, next time you are cheating on your husband try not and get caught!" We can not keep having a love affair with the world, it just does not work. We are called out of the world. We are to be salt and light leading people out of the world.
There's no point in arguing who is right and who is wrong because right or wrong is relative. You can point out that The Bible is the source of truth. But the one that interprete The Bible is human and human can always do wrong. One can make different interpretation from the other.
I believe it shouldn't be about whether it is allowed or not to have secular music in Christian radio. It should be more about whether that music is useful or not for your Christian faith. If that Wally guy believes it is, then go on... The pastor can't stop him, 'cos he's not the one who own the station. Let God be the judge of what is right and what is wrong.
GEORGE,
The you mean that Amy Grant, Pat Boone, POD and most country singers out there are enimies against God?.. They went out and made secular albums.. HOWEVER.. They led lots of people to the Lord because of it.. I think its ok to be a Christian and have music out there that is not concidered Christian music but if you listen to it It has a message about Christ..
And what is up with you calling everyone Adulterious people? He who has no sin cast the first stone, my brother!!
Why shouldn't Wally do that this world has fallen so much that one word of christ and its like someone created 1st degree murder, and if Chris is a christian than why dosent he use his talent for Christ, and Wally did the right thing people shouldnt be dissin wally if Chris is a Christian than he wouldn't get offended or would his fans.
Thank you for your input George. I do feel the need to say, though, that the point of the article is that hypocrisy and judgment are a great way to drive people away from faith in the first place. I think that's why the church is seeing such a decline. A song that is clean and is sung in reference to God when in a church setting shouldn't be as big a deal as what some people would make it out to be. Let's concentrate on the more important issues, shall we?
You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. Or do you think Scripture says without reason that the spirit he caused to live in us envies intensely? But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:
"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:4-10
Wally is great and hit the nail on the head, as far as, the pastor being judgmental. I left the Baptist congregation years ago... too much politics and judging going on. I now attend a Bible church. We have a praise and worship band that plays guitar, bass and drums. By the way, I have listened to POD (PayableOnDeath) for years. Since when have they not been considered Christian? Much love to all... for we are all liars, cheaters, adulterers, idol worshipers, etc in one way or another. God covers all.
And in regards to Daughtry's song, I find it quite
touching to see it fit as an analogy to not just
coming home after a day's work, or home from being away
for whatever reason, but to recognize that coming home
also means, to me, a return to Christ from straying.
And if that song, albeit secular, gives such a powerful
analogy to a Christian, why shouldn't it be played
on Christian radio? Because of who sings it?
For shame. Chris Daughtry can be the most foul-mouthed, bottom-of-the-barrel morally speaking, and hedonistic
person on planet earth. If he just puts out one song that
to me, means something legitimately good and sound,
and uplifting in anyway, I'd air it on radio too.
God forgive us all for being so WILLING to throw the baby out with the bathwater when it comes to good music, regardless of who sings it.
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I hope not, because Christ never made that distinction.
Christ died on a cross for ALL that sin.
Whether secular artists realize that or not,
Christ still died for them.
His death/ressurection/grace was not only for those
that recognize such things behind the pews.
It is very much for those that have YET to see.
There is something to be said about GRACE after all.
I applaud Wally for what he said, and am glad he did. The Christian life takes up so many aspects and perspectives that are of God, for God, in God, with God,
by God, from God,
to God, around God,
that when you consider the myriad of Christian denominations and varieties of faith that point to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior,
the Christian music that comes through on the air winds up being a reflection of ALL of those things.
I find that all of the artists that play on Christian radio are sinners. Yep. You heard me right. They sinned. And guess what?
Though the media may not be too sharp to pick it up,
they're still in one regard or another SINNING.
Sound shocking? It shouldn't be. But here's the point:
Is a Christian sinning different, or to be regarded as special,
apart from a secular person that sins? Why?
Is it your congregation that is leading you to believe there is a difference? I hope not, because Christ never made that distinction.
Christ died on a cros