It goes like this, I've known Theocracy for quite some time now, and the album is still played on a regular basis, heh... The lyrical content was never a problem when it came to Matts songwriting, on the contrary, as a devoted Christian I enjoyed it more than anything to see a band kick 16 different types of ass, and maintain a pure essence that never contradicted with my beliefs. (Note: I just put on some music to aide me in writing this needlessly long post, guess what it is:
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And now to add some sense to this post as to make it relevant to the Title.
I've recently heard of the band Outworld, and after listening to a few songs, I've grown quite fond of them, great musicianship, great vocals and a wicked performance. But then I went ahead and read some of the lyrics, for the most part it was predictable. And then I saw J-man get mentioned and was curious as to what purpose? What was this bands opinion on religion in general, or Christianity?
For all of you who're interested here's a song by the band:
[ame]http://youtube.com/watch?v=e0IkQJqL3kk[/ame]
And here's a glimpse at their lyrics:
http://metal-archives.com/release.php?id=108604 (Raise Hell, War Cry)
At first I thought the lyrics were anti-religion oriented in a small manner (meaning it never revolved around religion), but then I thought it was a mere mentioning just to add religion to the list of man made troubles or something in that manner.
After finding this out I could no longer bring myself to listen to them any more.
I may be a somewhat religious fanatic to refuse a great band just 'cause of a few words, but that's how it is, and I wanted to hear your opinion on this.
(Too long; didn't read: )
Can you and how can you bring yourself to listen to a band that badmouths religion (or any other belief you cherish) with such ease?
(I've had this issue with a lot of other bands, and I'd unwillingly toss them aside, so I thought I'd pop the question here, since both religious and atheistic people like Theocracy. ^^)
And now to add some sense to this post as to make it relevant to the Title.
I've recently heard of the band Outworld, and after listening to a few songs, I've grown quite fond of them, great musicianship, great vocals and a wicked performance. But then I went ahead and read some of the lyrics, for the most part it was predictable. And then I saw J-man get mentioned and was curious as to what purpose? What was this bands opinion on religion in general, or Christianity?
For all of you who're interested here's a song by the band:
[ame]http://youtube.com/watch?v=e0IkQJqL3kk[/ame]
And here's a glimpse at their lyrics:
http://metal-archives.com/release.php?id=108604 (Raise Hell, War Cry)
At first I thought the lyrics were anti-religion oriented in a small manner (meaning it never revolved around religion), but then I thought it was a mere mentioning just to add religion to the list of man made troubles or something in that manner.
After finding this out I could no longer bring myself to listen to them any more.
I may be a somewhat religious fanatic to refuse a great band just 'cause of a few words, but that's how it is, and I wanted to hear your opinion on this.
(Too long; didn't read: )
Can you and how can you bring yourself to listen to a band that badmouths religion (or any other belief you cherish) with such ease?
(I've had this issue with a lot of other bands, and I'd unwillingly toss them aside, so I thought I'd pop the question here, since both religious and atheistic people like Theocracy. ^^)