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i really really like what u said, i think i heard it somewhere before
I think we heard that at ECCYC. lol
sleepy
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i dunno egyptsangel16. i dont like other christian religions songs. they usually say things that we dont believe in, so i try to stick to coptic orthodox hymns.
i think we r forgetting something. one reason we <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=22&k=listen to music" onmouseover="window.status='<a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=22&k=listen to music" onmouseover="window.status='<a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=22&k=listen to music" onmouseover="window.status='listen to music'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">listen to music</a>'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">listen to music</a>'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">listen to music</a> is because it is always changing. Our hymns although they r great r the same. youth sometimes look for change.
many priests and bishops said as long as u balance and the music u listen to is clean and doesnt influence u it is ok.
i mean, come one, realistically speaking, r there many pple that dont listen to music (besides CS ;)). as long u as u do it in moderation, i think its fine.
I disagree, i listen to christian contemporary music like almost all the time, along with coptic hymns, and they are reallly encouranging and sometimes they just want 2 make ya just fall on your knees and worship.. and as far as I know the songs themselves don't teach anything different, its not like they're hindering your relationship with Christ, rather, encouraging it. They're bringing glory to God in their songs.
So that brings me to another question, is it wrong to listen to music all the time, if its praising God? Is music like being an idol or another god becuase you are listening to it all the time? just a question i had for some time..
GBU all! :)
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pray 4 me, a sinner,
laura
sleepy
I think there r 2 types of music (I mean songs) to consider here: spiritual and non spiritual.
The spiritual type has roots since ages (like Psalms) and follows some general rules since long time.... it usually expresses God's glory, prayers, praises, hymns etc and the style is usually transmitted from generation to another with little changes here and there but remains with this spiritual feeling.
Every culture can be different from the other, but u can still feel it moves the spirit or it's sung for God and respects some rules.
The song words are always spiritual in meaning and you usually find little use of drums and beat, instead it's using tempo instruments that are smooth or not too tough and using smooth and nice sounding acoustic instruments.
This is important I think: spiritual music is not meant to move your body at all but can really move your soul towards God. It is not revolting and can give you peace not anger and do not arouse your body sensations such as physical love etc
I think one should at least start by not listen to profanatory or lusty worded songs and dark or gothic style or too crazy kind of music....
to be continued!
WHY DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC IN THE FIRST PLACE?
Is this your answer: because I love rap? because I like the rhythm...well, that's not the answer...I listen to hymns...I listen to hymns on my computer...or at church...or from any songs book...from the orthodox church...I only listen to Disney Music...If people think that is funny...well, laugh your heads off...because I'm following the word of God...and not getting the wrong message...Disney music...like mickey, and the gang (meaning the characters) or The theme songs of Disney Shows...I'm sorry if you thought this was harsh, but I wanted to show you all the right path...and not the wrong one!
arabic music is just as innocent as disney music...
true!
some people think music is the word but its the way the music goes and im serious rab somtimes makes u angry wantin to do somthing diffrent and stuff but if u play it on a keyboard its all bass and word not actual music ;)
However, all these things are number two for me and this point is very important. I think that if you feel that you care more about a type of music or even just listenening to music, than the Church than something is wrong. All music is supposed to do is supplement to the Church, point you in the right direction with ideas of morals, values, and a strive to help others. And no song I've heard is perfect, compared to every song I've heard in Church which are all flawless. However, to each is his/her own Cross to carry. +
;D I love you man
loved every word
what a feeling it is
listening to the new damian marley album, encourages you to start war!
what a feeling it is
what??!! ???