Christian hardcore
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Christian hardcore or Christcore refers to hardcore punk and metalcore bands that promote Christian beliefs. How these bands promote Christianity, and to what extent, varies between bands. Christian hardcore bands often openly state their beliefs and employ Christian imagery in their lyrics, and may be considered a part of the Christian pop music (aka Contemporary Christian music) industry.
[edit] Christian Controversy
Christian hardcore is not without various religious criticism. These religious objections may target punk and rock underground culture in general, or Christian hardcore music and bands specifically. One online Christian organization (Way of Life Literature) states that "worldly music produces worldliness" and associates contemporary music with drugs and immorality.[1] In an article on Way of Life's website, David Cloud emphasizes this connection.
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One of the reasons God’s Spirit was lifted from the Jesus Movement of the last decade was their refusal to forsake their old music. They gave up pot, heroin, alcohol, promiscuous sex, and they even gave up perverted lifestyles. But they refused to give up their beloved rock ... Amazing! I say its hold is stronger than drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. It is the biggest mass addiction in the world’s history. ... rock music, as used and performed in Christian circles, is of the same satanic seed as that which is called punk, heavy metal, and is performed in devilish rock concerts worldwide. |
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—David Cloud on Christian hardcore
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Other Christians have accused popular Christian hardcore bands of being too closely related to secular music. The metalcore band As I Lay Dying in particular has received criticism for being too secular, and for playing at Ozzfest. Responding to an As I Lay Dying Interview[2], one critic says "What's so 'weird' about people not recognizing you as 'Christians'? You guys dress like the sinful world, sing like the Devil's crowd, act like heathen entertainers..."[3]
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[edit] Christian Hardcore Magazines and sites
