[PetroniusMaximus]

***you mentioned a specific band - Sabbath ****

Actually you brought them into the discussion.



***because you claim to have seen some kids who got into the occult because of it***

I know many of them. One old friend of mine recently came out of Satanism after 10+ years. He was deeply into music and played/produced for many years. He used music and a "evangelistic tool".



***which, seems to me they were already looking for an occultic message because people like you claimed it was there.***

Metal is full of occult themes and symbolism.


***the bottom line is that your ignorance of something makes you fear it,***

I know these bands well. I was saved out of garbage like that. You are guilty of making assumptions.


***It scares you because it's completely alien to your worldview...***

It isn't alien to me. I understand both industries fairly well.

[Chad Fairbanks]

Well, I'm glad your friend was saved, but what it appears to boil down to is that you don't think that Christianity and :Rock Music" can mutually co-exist... I think it can.

[Rebelbase]

I've followed yours and Chad's banter for a hundred or so posts. I find it interesting that you deem certain music styles to have a net negative influence on listeners, example: your friend who was involved in satanism.

From what I read you think all "Christian Rock" bears no fruit?

I have seen it from a different perspective. Modern music (Pop, rock, Alternative) used as a unique and creative way to bring the Gospel to kids who have never heard the Gospel before. There are a lot of bands out there who serve without fame or radio play but preach the Gospel at their concerts.

I've yet to see where a kid was harmed by accepting Christ into his heart as a result attending a show, hearing a message and surrendering...which happens by the hundreds at some shows.