Christian Rock Edit Meaning

1.

An oxymoron.

2.

another attempt by greedy men in suits to cash in on something. Basically "Christian Rock" is just another product that is pushed to be sold by men in suits sitting behind desks who are saying, "You stupidChristian youth, this is your music". Another product to be sold, conning you out of your money. Most Christian Rock has rock trappings but the melodies and song structures are lame, derivative and not very original or exciting. The lyrics are usually preachy, pompous, overbearing and propagandistic. True songwriters write from the heart, not according to some format or formula. If you want to hear entertaining rock'n'rollthat covers themes that Christians can relate to, there is plenty of it. U2is an excellent example, they ROCK. Also, Pink Floyd, Genesis, the Ramones, the Beatles, Rush, Peter Gabrieland many other big name acts cover mature topics, yes, even with religiousreferences and inspiration. Jesus can be found in everything, if you look hard enough.

Christian rock ain't nothing but propagandafor right wingfundies who care about the "message" more the music. It ain't really too different, in that aspect, from so-called Nazi rock. It's just propaganda, a product. Most of it is really just lame "adult" pop anyway. " You Light Up My Life" is one of the most goopy and hideous pieces of trash to ever hit the charts and airwaves. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a great slab of "Jesus rock" because it comes from the HEART, like rock'n'roll is supposed to do in the first place.

See commercial, product, limp, weak, trash, rubbish, corporate, brainwash, crap, awful, propaganda, political

3.

Something you have ready to scare off a bad blind date.

If you play it, they will run.

4.

A genre fueled by various degrees of rock music-loving Christians. Often criticized for bland or mushy lyrics, mostly on the grounds that profanity is not present. It is found in one of the most misunderstood CD aisles at your local Wal-mart. The critics usually have no idea what they are talking about, since the only music that they've heard is the kind played on the "Contemporary Christian" radio station. The real rock music is never played on the Contemporary Christian stations, hence its followers are either broke from buying CDs or are sadly breaking the commandment "Thou shall not steal."

Topics addressed in Christian Rock include all those found in regular rock music, but with a biblical twist. Many songs cannot be identified as part of Christian music, except for the challenge that they propose to society.

Person 1: I love Christian Rock, especially Switchfoot!

Person 2: Switchfoot is Christian Rock? I didn't know that. Well, I'm never listening to them again. I'll stick to polluting my mind with worldly ideals, thank you very much.

5.

Rock music, with lyrics about christianity, Jesus, and God.

It's taking all my willpower to make an unbiased definition about Christian Rock, one of the concepts I hate. No offense, I just don't believe in most of any abrahamic religion or ones dealing with the supernatural. I'm pretty sure the above definition is accurate though.

See rock, thrash metal, goth metal, numetal

6.

Bleck. Bad music made worse by the cheesy lyrics. They usually claim to be hardcore but are grossly poseurish.

On the Southpark Christian rock episode.

You guys aren't hardcore.

YOU BET YOUR GOSH DARN REAR ENDS WE ARE!

See poseur, christian, jesus

7.

A genre made up for crap bands like Underoath, Project 86, and Kutless. Despite popular belief, their lyrics have absolutely nothing to do with God. The bands may have one song that makes a brief reference to Jesus but that is all. This is just an excuse to sell their horrible, uninspired music to dumbassed youth group skaters for $18.95 an album at a Christian book store.

Hey, man! I was skating to Underoath yesterday! Their music makes me love Jesus so much! I love christian rock!

See project 86, kutless, guitar, rock, christian, shit, bitch, faggot