The idea of a ban on rock/metal/swing/pop music.

[Gracia Divina]

I think it should be banned, but not because of syncopation? This is a bad idea, many native peoples with rich cultures use syncopation in their music. This Christian concern is in fact cultural imperialism and also racism in disguise. We should ban instead music that is firstly electronic and secondly that does not praise the Lord.

[Tlerzhenvoa]

I think it should be banned, but not because of syncopation? This is a bad idea, many native peoples with rich cultures use syncopation in their music. This Christian concern is in fact cultural imperialism and also racism in disguise. We should ban instead music that is firstly electronic and secondly that does not praise the Lord.

This comment sounds like the mandatory joke answer for an NS issue

[Petrolheadia]

I think it should be banned, but not because of syncopation? This is a bad idea, many native peoples with rich cultures use syncopation in their music. This Christian concern is in fact cultural imperialism and also racism in disguise. We should ban instead music that is firstly electronic and secondly that does not praise the Lord.

You call it "cultural imperialism", I call it "people listening to what they like".

I am that "imperialism victim" and the reason I listen to 70s American/British/Australian classic rock and not Polish gospel isn't some imperialist exec, but me liking that stuff.

And what's wrong with a bit of ones and zeroes, and not praising a guy who quite possibly does not exist?

[Gracia Divina]

I think it should be banned, but not because of syncopation? This is a bad idea, many native peoples with rich cultures use syncopation in their music. This Christian concern is in fact cultural imperialism and also racism in disguise. We should ban instead music that is firstly electronic and secondly that does not praise the Lord.

You call it "cultural imperialism", I call it "people listening to what they like".

And what's wrong with a bit of ones and zeroes, and not praising a guy who quite possibly does not exist?

I am saying that banning music because of syncopation is cultural imperialism. And God is real.

[Tlerzhenvoa]

I think it should be banned, but not because of syncopation? This is a bad idea, many native peoples with rich cultures use syncopation in their music. This Christian concern is in fact cultural imperialism and also racism in disguise. We should ban instead music that is firstly electronic and secondly that does not praise the Lord.

"Cultural Imperialism is bad. Anyways, we should force Christianity into every aspect of daily life."

[Gracia Divina]

I think it should be banned, but not because of syncopation? This is a bad idea, many native peoples with rich cultures use syncopation in their music. This Christian concern is in fact cultural imperialism and also racism in disguise. We should ban instead music that is firstly electronic and secondly that does not praise the Lord.

"Cultural Imperialism is bad. Anyways, we should force Christianity into every aspect of daily life."

Christianity is not a culture. Every culture can worship the Lord in its own fashion. Jesus was not from my culture for instance, or probably from yours either.

[Tlerzhenvoa]

You call it "cultural imperialism", I call it "people listening to what they like".

And what's wrong with a bit of ones and zeroes, and not praising a guy who quite possibly does not exist?

I am saying that banning music because of syncopation is cultural imperialism.

That is not wrong, but banning any music that doesn't have an explicit Christian message is some pretty f*cking hardcore cultural imperialism.

[Petrolheadia]

And God is real.

Prove it.

My take is that the idea of at least the Christian God is a deep contradiction - if God is good, why did he let evil out in the world, put us in a world with limited resources, let us sin, etc.?

A good guy doesn't allow bad stuff on his watch. Saying "because Satan and free will" is like saying "this guy is a good security guard, it's just that he lets criminals get in, but it's not his fault they steal".

[Gracia Divina]

I am saying that banning music because of syncopation is cultural imperialism.

That is not wrong, but banning any music that doesn't have an explicit Christian message is some pretty f*cking hardcore cultural imperialism.

No, Christianity is not a culture.

[Gracia Divina]

And God is real.

Prove it.

My take is that the idea of at least the Christian God is a deep contradiction - if God is good, why did he let evil out in the world, put us in a world with limited resources, let us sin, etc.?

A good guy doesn't allow bad stuff on his watch. Saying "because Satan and free will" is like saying "this guy is a good security guard, it's just that he lets criminals get in, but it's not his fault they steal".

It is not for you or me to understand God. It is for us to obey Him. You are lost now but one day you will be found, I hope and pray.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Your personal displeasure is not reason enough to ban music genres. I hate collard greens, and yet I think it would be stupid to call for a ban on collard greens.

You don't have to listen to either genre. Just change the station or press next for another track. See how simple that is?

To quote the late George Carlin, "There are two knobs on the radio! One of them turns the radio OFF, and the other one CHANGES THE STATION! Imagine that, reverend, you can actually change the station! It's called freedom of choice, and it's one of the principles this country was founded upon"

Ah, the great George Carlin dishing out some wisdom. Sorely missed.

[Petrolheadia]

Prove it.

My take is that the idea of at least the Christian God is a deep contradiction - if God is good, why did he let evil out in the world, put us in a world with limited resources, let us sin, etc.?

A good guy doesn't allow bad stuff on his watch. Saying "because Satan and free will" is like saying "this guy is a good security guard, it's just that he lets criminals get in, but it's not his fault they steal".

It is not for you or me to understand God. It is for us to obey Him. You are lost now but one day you will be found, I hope and pray.

If he wants to be obeyed, he should at least show us there is something to obey.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Prove it.

My take is that the idea of at least the Christian God is a deep contradiction - if God is good, why did he let evil out in the world, put us in a world with limited resources, let us sin, etc.?

A good guy doesn't allow bad stuff on his watch. Saying "because Satan and free will" is like saying "this guy is a good security guard, it's just that he lets criminals get in, but it's not his fault they steal".

It is not for you or me to understand God. It is for us to obey Him. You are lost now but one day you will be found, I hope and pray.

What God is, wants, approves or disapproves of is not the topic of this thread, however.

[Gracia Divina]

It is not for you or me to understand God. It is for us to obey Him. You are lost now but one day you will be found, I hope and pray.

What God is, wants, approves or disapproves of is not the topic of this thread, however.

This is true, yes.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

What God is, wants, approves or disapproves of is not the topic of this thread, however.

This is true, yes.

Novel concept but if YOU do not want to listen to syncopated/electronic/non-religious music, you don't have to. For whatever reason, really. It's freedom of choice and I invite you to exercise it. Others, however, should not be banned from enjoying said music just because of YOUR stated reasons. It's that simple.

Tune into religious stations and have a nice day.

[Gracia Divina]

This is true, yes.

Novel concept but if YOU do not want to listen to syncopated/electronic/non-religious music, you don't have to. For whatever reason, really. It's freedom of choice and I invite you to exercise it. Others, however, should not be banned from enjoying said music just because of YOUR stated reasons. It's that simple.

Tune into religious stations and have a nice day.

I love to listen to syncopated music. I am not a racist.

[The Two Jerseys]

How do you ban Popular music??

Well, yes, but with proper education and wholesome activities, children can be taught the proper path. I'll remind everyone of something Professor Harold Hill said during his memorable visit to River City, Iowa ...

One fine night, they leave the pool hall,
Headin' for the dance at the Arm'ry!
Libertine men and Scarlet women!
And Rag-time, shameless music
That'll grab your son and your daughter
With the arms of a jungle animal instinct!

Furthermore, I consider that billiards must be destroyed...

Swing music? Goddamit. What's next. Show tunes??

Coming soon: The Sound of Music, Revisionist Edition, in which the Nazis are the good guys who try to stop the von Trapps from singing their decadent, non-Aryan music.

[Ethel mermania]

This is true, yes.

Novel concept but if YOU do not want to listen to syncopated/electronic/non-religious music, you don't have to. For whatever reason, really. It's freedom of choice and I invite you to exercise it. Others, however, should not be banned from enjoying said music just because of YOUR stated reasons. It's that simple.

Tune into religious stations and have a nice day.

Maybe God likes Smokie Robinson and the miracles? They have miracle in their name. Eve4 think of that?

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Novel concept but if YOU do not want to listen to syncopated/electronic/non-religious music, you don't have to. For whatever reason, really. It's freedom of choice and I invite you to exercise it. Others, however, should not be banned from enjoying said music just because of YOUR stated reasons. It's that simple.

Tune into religious stations and have a nice day.

Maybe God likes Smokie Robinson and the miracles? They have miracle in their name. Eve4 think of that?

Pffft. I maintain Jesus is a Led Zeppelin fan and fanboys at the sight of 1970s's Robert Plant.

[Petrolheadia]

Well, yes, but with proper education and wholesome activities, children can be taught the proper path. I'll remind everyone of something Professor Harold Hill said during his memorable visit to River City, Iowa ...

Furthermore, I consider that billiards must be destroyed...

Swing music? Goddamit. What's next. Show tunes??

Coming soon: The Sound of Music, Revisionist Edition, in which the Nazis are the good guys who try to stop the von Trapps from singing their decadent, non-Aryan music.

Ah, ragtime: the music used to indicate something takes place a long time ago.

[Ethel mermania]

Maybe God likes Smokie Robinson and the miracles? They have miracle in their name. Eve4 think of that?

Pffft. I maintain Jesus is a Led Zeppelin fan and fanboys at the sight of 1970s's Robert Plant.

Jesus is a jew, he has better taste than that. He likes Aretha.

Fuck8ng anti Semitic spell check, keeps changing jew to new.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Pffft. I maintain Jesus is a Led Zeppelin fan and fanboys at the sight of 1970s's Robert Plant.

Jesus is a jew, he has better taste than that. He likes Aretha.

Fuck8ng anti Semitic spell check, keeps changing jew to new.

That's because you just found a new way to be anti-Semitic, duh.

[Ethel mermania]

Jesus is a jew, he has better taste than that. He likes Aretha.

Fuck8ng anti Semitic spell check, keeps changing jew to new.

That's because you just found a new way to be anti-Semitic, duh.

Not wanting to date a third cousin is NOT anti-Semitic. Dammit.

[BigOstan]

And what's wrong with a bit of ones and zeroes

Certain bits of ones and zeroes can get you a police visit if uploaded to the internet. Others will get you sent to prison if found on your hard drive and yet others can start a world war if you know where to send them.

the Christian God is a deep contradiction - if God is good, why did he let evil out in the world, put us in a world with limited resources, let us sin, etc.?

It's only a contradiction if we accept your assumption - that there is a way to create a better world than this one and you know how to do that. If you really do, please go ahead. I'm looking forward to living in this better world you'll make.

[The Free Joy State]

I think it should be banned, but not because of syncopation? This is a bad idea, many native peoples with rich cultures use syncopation in their music. This Christian concern is in fact cultural imperialism and also racism in disguise. We should ban instead music that is firstly electronic and secondly that does not praise the Lord.

I'm going to quote another poster, because they express my thoughts on Christians banning music.

Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with the strings and flute. Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. (Book of Psalms)

It would appear that people who try to ban music have no love of God

God Rocks!!!

I am a Christian (which is rarely relevant except to ask people to please not associate all Christians/people with a faith with sentiments like that).

No music should be banned. No-one should force their beliefs on other people. If someone does not like a particular type of music, they can always not listen.

It's a very simple, but effective, solution.

And listening to/appreciating/enjoying music that began in other cultures is not racism. My goodness.