^ Sufjan Stevens is Christian, but doesn't write explicitly Christian music. "I don't think music media is the real forum for theological discussions."
As for me, I have listened to Christian music in the past (most notably Five Iron Frenzy) and it doesn't bother me. It's not a question of whether I'm offended by it or not, just whether the music appeals to me. That, I feel, is what ostracizes so many listeners, is that Christian musicians sometimes feel that it's the ONLY topic they can sing about, and do so in a way that invites poor songwriting and terrible musicianship.
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