You might be a Christian music fan if ...
Wednesday December 3, 2008
Very funny Christian writer Matthew Paul Turner did a post this week on his blog, Jesus Needs New PR, in which he asks readers to finish the phrase, "You might be a Christian rock star if ..." His suggestions range...
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Award-winning freelance writer and columnist Joanne Brokaw covers entertainment for The Christian Examiner newspapers, The Minnesota Christian Chronicle, and The Ozarks Christian News.
Her other writing credits include Breakaway and Brio Magazines, OnCourse Magazine, ChristianMusicPlanet.com, BuddyHollywood.com and AGreaterFreedom.com. Her humor column, A Big Slice of Life, appears monthly in the Christian Voice Magazine and she pens a regular humor column on The Writing Life for ByLine Magazine.
Joanne lives in Western New York with her darling husband David, their Border collie Scout and their cat Murphy. Their almost adult daughter Cassie drops by often. Find out more about Joanne at JoanneBrokaw.com.
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David is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. I believe the only person who could decide that wasn't a
Christian Church would be Jesus Christ himself. David is a follower
of Jesus Christ and tries in every way to be like Him.
..you try and convert your friends by comparing the bands to secular counterparts
LOL, Jeff, that's a good one!!
Joanne
host of the GS blog
that's a really good one, Jeff!
"..you try and convert your friends by comparing the bands to secular counterparts"
This only works if your friends listen to commercial and boring music.
"Look! This Christian band sounds like Nickelback!"
Seriously, the original is bad enough. No one needs to hear the copycat version do a version of Shout to the Lord or Come.
Gracie, that's the JOKE! Get it?? :)
Joanne
host of the GS blog
I don't like your snarky joke on David. I am a baptist and has been taught to not judge people by any means. It might be just a joke for you, but your joke could hurt certain people and misrepresent the entire Christian community.
"He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity"(Proverb 21:23).
Good grief, Joseph, it's not a joke about David, it's a joke about hypocritical Christians ... goes w/the Jonas Bros point ... you know, parents who only let their kids listen to "Christian" music, no matter what it is, as long as it's stamped with the properly approved Jesus-fish ... get it? ... ???
Joanne
host of the GS blog
I didn't like this article, well after reading it. There is an air of arogance, cynicism and paranoia. There is some insinuations of things that are outright improper, ridiculous and should not have been written for people to read. One reason why the world is not a better place is because of some writers who provoke people to engage in hatredness triggered by the mockery of their faiths and beliefs.
Mormons are Christians (as it says on Beliefnet or anywhere else). David Archuleta actually has stronger values and morals than lots of Christians. Unlike the Jonas Bros, you won't see David Archuleta performing in his undershirt, straddling a fire exingtuisher onstage, posing in a bed, showing his belly, etc. David's also very non-judgemental and is kind to everyone. So your example is funny if taken in that ironic context.
David's a great kid. Buy your kids David's CD for Christmas. Walmart deluxe version has a bonus track.
You should be ashamed of yourself, Joanne, for perpetuating these stereotypes. David is the most loving and moral celebrity I know. We should all aspire to live the Christian life that he leads. He is an excellent role model not only for our kids but for full-grown adults as well.
Violet - um ... yes, that's the irony. Irony. Joke.
Joanne
host of the GS blog
Mark, are you serious? Really? Do you not understand the concept of irony? I'M NOT MOCKING DAVID ARCHULETA. The joke is about hypocritical Christians.
I'm not even going to explain the joke again. Clearly the point either went right over your head or you're just looking for a reason to argue.
Joanne
host of the GS blog
I thought everyone knew by now that Mormons ARE Christians. You're just perpetuating an old myth. By the way, David Archuleta is one of the finest people on earth and I hope that his new-found fame never changes him.
Gayle, I'm beginning to wonder if Mormons understand the concept of irony.
Joanne
host of the GS blog
In case you need it, and clearly most of you do, here's an explanation of the Jonas Brothers/David Archuleta joke:
http://blog.beliefnet.com/gospelsoundcheck/2008/12/you-might-be-a-christian-m.html
Joanne
host of the GS blog
I am a fan of good ole Southern Country Gospel Music. I've been playing the guitar for a Southern Country Gospel band for quite
some time now, and it is a true blessing to see souls saved at singings.
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