As I have mentioned before, rock music is wrong. To convince you of my opinion I will take you step by step through the facts. Then you can form your own opinion if you don’t already have one.

The first thing that should be clarified is the definition of rock music. Rock music is defined by its beat. It can be soft rock, acid rock, or ‘Christian rock’. It is still rock. Whether it has inoffensive words, or even worshipful words (as is the case with ‘Christian rock’) it is still rock music.

Rock music is very primal and fleshly; having a way of making one act without thinking and get pleasure from it without knowing why. It will also make the listener angry or emotional for no apparent reason. These are the downfalls of rock music.

The advantages of rock music are not nearly as numerous. Some might say that it is enjoyable...but are you willing to put your personal preference above what is good for Christians to listen to? Anger without a purpose, lack of thought, and often action without thinking are all shortcomigns of what Jesus wants. Others may say that because the world enjoys rock music we should have rock music in the church and Christian holms as a form of outreach. We, as Christians are to stay a step above those who have not accepted Christ, rather than doing what they do merely to give them a false impression of what Christians should be like (I have already given some good reasons not to listen to rock). If you can think of anymore good reasons to listen to rock (or even reasons not to, if you support me on this issue) please email me. I would love to dig deeper into compromise in the church as a subject, but I should stay on the same track.

Drums (bongos included) are among the most ancient of instruments, yet for some reason they are never mentioned as an instrument of praise in the bible. They are, in fact, not mentioned at all (take a look for yourself). Cymbles are, but drums are not. And again, these instruments tend to have the same effect as rock music along with electric guitars. Better to be safe than sorry, though I do not believe it is a salvation issue.

If you have any questions, points or comments, do not hesitate to email me about rock music. I ask that you keep your emails polite; I do not tolerate bad language, and insults do not make a point (except, perhaps, that you do not agree and are angry; I want to know why).