sealchan
Well-Known Member
Contemporary Christian rock/pop music & co. have their place in the car, on the street, at home, in the park, in bars, etc., sure. But not in church. It's music of the world, for the world.
And where did the music in the church come from in the first place? Who composed it? Probably the same sort of people that create all other kinds of music. The distinction you are making I think is specious and is another example of how traditional Christian church media content is how the church is suffocating people right out of the pews.
This song in particular showcases superb instrumentalists with a profound lyricist whose attention to spiritual matters has always been a part of his work. As such this song represents a sincere and profound reflection on the relationship of humanity to the divine.
All music comes from somewhere and not out of a YouTube channel owned by God Him/Herself. For those who find their spiritual contact through the traditional music, they need to make room for others who need something more or other. Otherwise they can just have all that empty room in the pews to themselves. They would be deeply wrong to think themselves more Godly IMO...maybe less so actually.