Comments on: Christian music

By: AJ

AJ — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:14:45 +0000

I’ve been unimpressed with the majority of LDS Pop Cds I have heard as well as most of the LDS themed movies. I am still hoping they will improve… Years ago when I first joined the church, they were just beginning to publish LDS fiction novels. They were absolutely awful! Some people still criticize that genre but honestly they have improved LDS fiction a lot over the years.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 17 May 2007 00:43:14 +0000

Ooh! I’m gonna have to check that out… Thanks!

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 17 May 2007 00:32:09 +0000

Cheryl, Jars of Clay is still a Christian band and still putting out extraordinarily great CD’s. I highly recommend them. My husband, who is cynical about most Christian music, loves them.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 16 May 2007 21:25:01 +0000

Ian-
Thanks. Count me in as another victim of urban Mormon rumor/folklore…

By: Matt W.

Matt W. — Wed, 16 May 2007 20:59:28 +0000

Susan:

Suicidal Tendancies song “Send me your Money” was a favorite growing up. I guess one might say it’s religious.

The Missionary who taught me the gospel is the lead singer in the band “Foolish Pete” a punk band in SLC. They are minor league only though…

By: Mark IV

Mark IV — Wed, 16 May 2007 20:57:06 +0000

People:

In this area, as in all other things, Hank Hill, the propane and propane accessories salesman is the final arbiter of taste. In the episode where Bobby wants to join a Christian rock band, Hank says to the band leader:

You’re not making Christianity better; you’re only making Rock’n'Roll worse.

‘Nuff said.

By: Bret

Bret — Wed, 16 May 2007 20:33:40 +0000

This article by President Benson as well as one I cannot seem to find but have heard quoted before helps explain why you woudln’t find that kind of stuff at an LDS Bookstore. Pres. Packer speaking at a BYU devotional in the 70s discussed how sacred themes should not be performed in a sacriligious manner.

That’s a tough line to draw, so imagine no one really tries. It’s kind of like why LDS films aren’t very edgy (like Richard Dutcher explained).

By: Ian M. Cook

Ian M. Cook — Wed, 16 May 2007 20:17:20 +0000

Cheryl, Alice Cooper was raised a member of an offshoot church, not the LDS church. Pretty interesting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Cooper
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 16 May 2007 19:30:24 +0000

Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband has had some nominal success and so has SheDaisy (I’m not sure if they have stayed close to the church or not. I’ve heard rumors… but you know how those can be.)

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 16 May 2007 17:55:15 +0000

So was Alice Cooper.

Wasn’t Jars of Clay a Christian Band, too? I remember liking them…