Singer Tim Lambesis Said He Became Atheist But Kept Claiming to Be Christian to Keep Selling Music

Christian Post ^ | 06/17/2014 | Leonardo Blair

[dfwgator]

Lambesis noted that the majority of "Christian bands" he encountered while he was on tour had taken similar positions – where they were simply working to collect a check.

Let me show you my shocked face.

[dragonblustar]

I swear, I truly hate some of the music being played at my church. Sometimes I wonder if it’s just me. Maybe I’m being too critical, but for most of the songs they play in church, I think to myself, “please hurry this song up” or “I can’t wait till the sermon starts”.

The lyrics to some of the songs just have no meaning. Most songs are about the person and have little focus on Jesus or God. And the worst part, they drone on and on and on, repeating the same lyrics over and over again like some Tibetan chant.

[fwdude]

People who go to Super-Fun Rock-Band Church aren’t really Christian, anyway.

I wouldn't say all the people who might incidentally attend these churches aren't really Christians, but the people who put on these dog-and-pony shows most likely aren't.

[HiTech RedNeck]

It’s possible he got saved, but then the devil, associated with the entertainment and glitz, weighed in on him and he was not prepared for it.

Being an evangelist has its own risks. If I became a good rock and roll evangelist and then got secular come-ons, could I refuse them in spite of the worldly riches they might offer? I hope I could.

[fwdude]

I swear, I truly hate some of the music being played at my church. Sometimes I wonder if it’s just me.

Please know it's not just you. The Spirit within you is grieving.

[exit82]

As I Lay Lying.

[OldPossum]

I’ve long been suspicious of people who make money in the name of religion. One experience that I had spoke volumes about the hypocrisy amongst some of these people. Some 50 years ago I found myself backstage during a concert in the South by nationally-known quartet singers. I was just taken aback by the vulgarity of the speech of the singers as they spoke to each other. I thought to myself: “If these people are Christians, the woods are full of them.” Yet, here they were, making thousands of dollars from their adoring fans.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

To call a group of people who worship themselves and their capacity for self-reverential “entertainment” “Christian” is becoming increasingly difficult when the objective evidence points to these suburban blights as being neo-paganism in every regard. Where is the altar? There isn’t one. Where is there a Cross? There are no crosses. When is any reference made to Christ’s sacrifice in propitiation and perfect atonement for the sins of the world, including the sins of the latte-sipping dolts sitting in their reclining, triple-cushioned theater-style seats? Where are there any references to personal sin? Where are there any references to objective Truth? There are none – there is only “your truth and my truth”, “How I FEEEEL”, and then BRING ON THE ROCK BAND! — Ann Barnhardt

[fwdude]

Jars of Clay seems to have been just the tip of the iceberg.

[HiTech RedNeck]

It IS possible to be over-critical about song that isn’t anti-Christian. The glory of Christ is many faceted and music can show it off quite well. Asking for other, “better” songs would be a superior approach, but of course in my humble redneck opinion.

[NorthMountain]

"We toured with more 'Christian bands' who actually aren't Christians than bands that are. In 12 years of touring with As I Lay Dying, I would say maybe one in 10 Christian bands we toured with were actually Christian bands," he said.

Fascinating.

[fwdude]

Some 50 years ago I found myself backstage during a concert in the South by nationally-known quartet singers. I was just taken aback by the vulgarity of the speech of the singers as they spoke to each other.

I would love a hint at who you are referring to. Also, what was the nature of the vulgarity you heard?

[HiTech RedNeck]

Watch carefully about your own begging the question. Heaping up gratuitous condemnations is a very good way to insulate yourself from the truly spiritual, to miss much of the grace of Christ. The Pharisees who complained about Jesus eating and drinking with the low lifes of town had that attitude.

[Ransomed]

Well, I guess what happened was of course the acts caught on and made sure to have high JPMs in their radio airplay offerings. So with that type of stricture to songwriting of course it all seems monotonous and mundane. But I guess the radio audience didn’t care, the point was they were hearing high JPMs so it must be good.

FReegards

[cripplecreek]

Dave Mustaine still plays the same heavy metal as always but refuses to tour with blatantly anti Christian bands, is still married to the same woman after some 25 years, is a good dad, stands in support of Israel, opposes gay marriage etc.

He’s got a less than stellar past (Kicked out of Metallica for being a drunk) but says the bible is what saved him. He was also home schooled which probably made a big difference.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

I’m not stopping you from going to your Super Fun Rock Band Church.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Could be the Holy Spirit longing for more... could be a hypocritical spirit carping.

[Badabing Badablonde]

I don’t even go to the music portion of our service any longer. They call it Praise and Worship Hour now, but to me its Karaoke in church, with a “team” performing rather than leading. Last time I attended, I looked around the congregation and noticed that even though the lyrics were being shown on the big screens, no one was singing.....they were just listening.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Oh no, you are just spreading broad brush aspersions. (I actually go to a pretty main stream Baptist congregation.)

[dangerdoc]

I joined church security and assumed the job of keeping an eye on the lobby while the music is playing , then I join my wife when the sermon starts and enjoy Church.