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Expletive Deleted · 07-15-2008, 03:50 PM

1.Do you listen to or purchase any known Christian artists? Who?

Sufjan Stevens is the only artist I can think of, but I don't really like or dislike him anymore because he's Christian.

2.This question is designed to show how a non-Christian would react to Faith based lyrics. Some being more obvious than others. Place a ‘0’ in one box for each lyric.

1.“He is, He is the song on my lips. He is, He is the one who makes me live” (with obvious reference to God and the Christian faith).

Would not offend you or put you off a song or album [0]
Would find it hard to relate to and probably skip this particular song [ ]
The lyric would put you off an album or artist all together [ ]

2.“I feel this love, I found this piece. I found out what it means to live. Best of all it comes for free”
(Quite obvious connotation of salvation but no reference to God or Jesus)

Would not offend you or put you off a song or album [0]
Would find it hard to relate to and probably skip this particular song [ ]
The lyric would put you off an album or artist all together [ ]

3.“I left my life somewhere behind me, not that it was life completely”
(not so obvious Christian influence and no reference to God or jesus).

Would not offend you or put you off a song or album [0]
Would find it hard to relate to and probably skip this particular song [ ]
The lyric would put you off an album or artist all together [ ]

3.Would you say that there is an assumption that Christian artists provide “fluffy” music, in the sense that the quality of music is generally not as good as more secular artists?

Yes, most people I know, including myself, would probably be immediately turned off by the idea of listening to Christian music. It doesn't really offend me, but as an Atheist I can't say I'd really enjoy listening to an entire album of Christian references. Although, like I said, I don't really mind it in Stevens' music or in less obvious references.

I didn't listen to the music on your Myspace because I have no speakers right now, but I'd be happy to when I get the chance.

07-15-2008, 03:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Expletive Deleted Dancing Machine Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,108	1.Do you listen to or purchase any known Christian artists? Who? Sufjan Stevens is the only artist I can think of, but I don't really like or dislike him anymore because he's Christian. 2.This question is designed to show how a non-Christian would react to Faith based lyrics. Some being more obvious than others. Place a ‘0’ in one box for each lyric. 1.“He is, He is the song on my lips. He is, He is the one who makes me live” (with obvious reference to God and the Christian faith). Would not offend you or put you off a song or album [0] Would find it hard to relate to and probably skip this particular song [ ] The lyric would put you off an album or artist all together [ ] 2.“I feel this love, I found this piece. I found out what it means to live. Best of all it comes for free” (Quite obvious connotation of salvation but no reference to God or Jesus) Would not offend you or put you off a song or album [0] Would find it hard to relate to and probably skip this particular song [ ] The lyric would put you off an album or artist all together [ ] 3.“I left my life somewhere behind me, not that it was life completely” (not so obvious Christian influence and no reference to God or jesus). Would not offend you or put you off a song or album [0] Would find it hard to relate to and probably skip this particular song [ ] The lyric would put you off an album or artist all together [ ] 3.Would you say that there is an assumption that Christian artists provide “fluffy” music, in the sense that the quality of music is generally not as good as more secular artists? Yes, most people I know, including myself, would probably be immediately turned off by the idea of listening to Christian music. It doesn't really offend me, but as an Atheist I can't say I'd really enjoy listening to an entire album of Christian references. Although, like I said, I don't really mind it in Stevens' music or in less obvious references. I didn't listen to the music on your Myspace because I have no speakers right now, but I'd be happy to when I get the chance.