Akacia

[Bmithra]

Ok. I don't mean to disrespect anyones beliefs, but from my experience most people who claim to be christian, are not. So what does it matter if a band is"christian" or not, if the music is good. Good music is just that. Good music.

Period.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by Bmithra

Ok. I don't mean to disrespect anyones beliefs, but from my experience most people who claim to be christian, are not. So what does it matter if a band is"christian" or not, if the music is good. Good music is just that. Good music.

Period.

Same argument as I propose with labels such as world music, etc.

Some bands however, embrace the Christian belief, and some are lumped into it.

Actually, I find "libertarian" a smokescreen for tons of people. Some have made a strong case (I think Jim is one), but too many others hide behind it, don't understand what they're talking about.

Maybe we should say Christian songs, not music. And I think moses said it perfectly in his post.

[progdirjim(Admin)]

Good Christian prog is as welcome here as any other sub-genre or categorization. Neal Morse's latest solo albums (One and Testimony) are perhaps the most overtly Christian lyrically, but they're damn fine albums. I should be fired if I didn't add them to the Moon for their lyrical content.

We have a song by a Turkish band Siddhartha called "Om" - should that be disallowed due to the Buddhist reference?

Aural Moon is about music, and the appropriateness of the music is what counts. I generally do not believe in censorship, though I would draw the line at including any lyrics that are overtly hateful, racist, or pro-violence. If you disagree with that stance I hate you and will beat you up

Hope none of that sounds defensive - it wasn't intended to be...

oh yeah, I'll check out Akacia when I get a chance.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by progdirjim

Neal Morse's latest solo albums (One and Testimony) are perhaps the most overtly Christian lyrically, but they're damn fine albums.

And the "?" album too!