OK, so I'm not sure if this technically qualifies as "Christian music" since it's actually a parody of Christian music, but it's so much fun that I have to share it with you.
If you didn't catch the premiere of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" last week, you missed a folk duo called God's Pottery that made it through to the next round.
I've heard them described as a "faux Christian" duo, but honestly, these guys are so on-the-mark with their lyrics they either grew up in the Christian community (and thought comedy was less expensive than intensive therapy) or they have totally immersed themselves in the culture just to mock it.
It's not irreverent, but it is funny. I hope they make it through so we can see more! (Related post: here's a longer video clip of God's Pottery's full audition.)
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I havnt quite figured out if these guys are for real or not but they are hilarious. christians need to lighten up and be more relevant. the best comics wether they be black,asian,latino, or any other nationality make there funiest sketches on making fun of there own people( dave chapelle, dat phan, gorge lopez.) why cant christians do the same? the reasonm i do think that they are christians is because they know the bible obvisouly and they know how to be hilarious while still being clean and in todays comedy world you never see that. either way they are hilarious and weather its their goal or not i think they are giving christians a better name in the sense that we have a sense of humor and we know that we can be rediculous. and by the way if you have ever met any one in the hinn family you would not feel that way. i am great friends with his brother sams family and his kids, and his son josh is also one of my dearest friends. everyones human and just because god has blessed him doesnt mean he has to give every cent to the poor. i know i wouldnt and im pretty sure you wouldnt either
Hey there Ashley,
I don't mean to stress you out, sorry about that :)
However, I certainly see this as a very worthy cause. You see, it's things like this that are defining Christianity in todays culture. It's no longer Christ and His authority, it's whatever seems to "fit" and "work".
My concern is legitimized by this quote from landen angeline:
" the reasonm i do think that they are christians is because they know the bible obvisouly and they know how to be hilarious while still being clean and in todays comedy world you never see that."
We honestly live in a culture that is SO ignorant of the Word of God, that this is how we judge salvation.
If they seem like "good people" then they are saved, and we will see them one day in heaven. This goes against everything that scripture teaches. Remember that satan knew Jesus better than most of His closest friends.
So that's my only point. I'm not trying to be difficult, just trying to believe God. And by the way, I'm a huge fan of comedy.
This is the word of your god.
"For six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day you shall have a holy sabbath of solemn rest to the Lord; whoever does any work on it shall be put to death."
Exodus 35:2
Transitions from the Old Testament to the New is just another adaptation of doctrine. You either take this at face value or you let it go. I don't suppose you're running around slaying all those who are toiling on your sacred holiday. The new testament is an attempt to make something fit and work. Judaism -> Catholicism -> Christianity.
So my point is you can agree with the premise that the doctrine must change to become relevant, or you don't believe in it period.
Kenny posted:
>"For six days shall work be done, but on
>the seventh day you shall have a holy
>sabbath of solemn rest to the Lord;
>whoever does any work on it shall be put to death."
>
>Exodus 35:2
>
>Transitions from the Old Testament to the
>New is just another adaptation of doctrine.
>You either take this at face value or you
>let it go. I don't suppose you're running
>around slaying all those who are toiling
>on your sacred holiday. The new testament
>is an attempt to make something fit and work.
>Judaism -> Catholicism -> Christianity.
>
>So my point is you can agree with the premise
>that the doctrine must change to become relevant,
>or you don't believe in it period.
The real difference between the old and new testament is grace. Jesus, as the perfect sacrifice for our sins, freed us from the law of the old testament, which you quoted. Romans 7 covers all of that. It's as clear as black and white. Jesus is the only way to heaven. There are differences in gray issues, but the basic foundation of Christianity (i.e., Jesus) has never changed with the times. Even when people thought the earth was flat, and when people could legally own each other, and rainbows and doves of peace were considered Christian icons, the doctrine that Jesus died for our sins has never changed.
wow i never said for once that they were christians. i understand how what i said could have been misunderstood, but what i simple met is at least there saying something posative. and where your coming from is what makes me so mad about christians today. we jump to conclusions, we judge and i dont think its right. the bible says dont push your morals onto any one else and even though i may not have every verse memorized in the bible by where it is, i assure you i do know scripture. also, i agree with you that we must have a personal relationship with jese christ to enter the gates of heaven. there are no "good peopl" we all have sinned and come short of the glory of god and every sin no matter how little is worthy of hell. please dont judge anothers beleifs off of false knowledge
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