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  Christian rock band -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A Christian rock band is a (A band of musicians who play rock-'n'-roll music) rock band that makes a point of the (A religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination) Christian (Any cognitive content held as true) beliefs of its members.
A rock band that is not made up of Christians but has lyrics which are compatible with the (additional info and facts about Judeo-Christian) Judeo-Christian (additional info and facts about worldview) worldview may be incorrectly labeled as a "Christian rock band".
Some (An inherited pattern of thought or action) traditional conservative Christians maintain that (A genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of Black rhythm-and-blues with White country-and-western) rock music and being a Christian are mutually exclusive and this has historically been a point of contention between members of different generations.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ch/christian_rock_band.htm   (241 words)

  
 Musician finds niche in Christian rock band
The band has gotten a lot of exposure lately because of a deal in which Idiedaily’s music fills a CD that is being marketed for $1 apiece at Target stores.
Nelson said the band is a way to connect many people with God that normally wouldn’t be in church and that there are a “lot of misconceptions” about Christian rock groups in that some think they are radicals who “picket abortion clinics.
Christian rock has been a medium for brining acceptance to people with “long hair and fl jackets” to connect with the Christian message, Nelson said, explaining that many who dress and look like that once weren’t accepted in church if they did go there.
www.unioneagle.com /2005/may/5band.html   (1599 words)

  
 Christian rock band sues school district for banning them from event - Courttv.com - Top News
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A Christian rock band banned from playing at a public school assembly filed a federal lawsuit against the suburban Toledo district on Thursday, claiming discrimination and violation of their right to free speech.
School officials declined to comment Thursday on the suit by the band, which is represented by The Rutherford Institute, a Charlottesville, Va., center that deals with church-state issues.
Band members said in the lawsuit that they did not intend to play any songs at the assembly that referred to religion and had agreed to stick to the anti-drug message.
www.courttv.com /news/2005/0218/rockband_ap.html   (334 words)

  
 NASIOC - Whats a 'christian rock' band?
If you just said "rock" people wouldn't think of it being christian and if you just called all christian music "christian" then you'd have kids wondering if the group is a rock group, gospel, or rap, or whatever.
Almost ALL "Christian Rock" or "Christian Rap" is pretty low quality stuff if you ask me, but people buy it because they want something to listen to that doesn't talk about hoes, pimps, crack, or hopelessness or maybe that just reflects how they see life (or God).
Christian rock/rap to me was something to listen to that had a God-honoring message with the music style I enjoy.
forums.nasioc.com /forums/archive/index.php/t-243758.html   (3939 words)

  
 "WASN'T APPROPRIATE" - Rossford cancels Christian rock band   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rossford High School officials were considering letting a Christian rock band play during an anti-drug assembly next week, but decided yesterday to cancel the performance because of concerns over having religious music played in a public school.
Students would have had the option of whether or not to attend the band's performance, which was going to be held during school hours.
Donna Chiarelott, whose son is a senior at the school, objected to the band's performance.
www.vcfanaheim.com /artman/publish/printer_35.shtml   (443 words)

  
 Christian Rock: Exposed
The continual excuse of the Christian rockers is they're trying to reach the young people with the gospel of Jesus Christ by using rock as a tool.
A Christian is supposed to be peculiar (1 Peter 2:9), pure (1 Tim.
Avatar is the new-age-superman-god (known by Christians as the Antichrist) the occult world is longing for.
www.av1611.org /crock/crockex2.html   (4214 words)

  
 Christian rock band Pawn - sues their school
The local Christian rock band PAWN is taking it's fight about the separation of Church and State to court.
The band's lawyer Thomas Condit says they didn't want to take the problem to the court or sue their school, but they had no choice.
He says after promoting the concert, their anti-drinking, anti-drug performance at Rossford was cancelled with little notice simply because they have a Christian viewpoint, which is a clear violation of their first amendment rights.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/fr/1345932/posts   (1060 words)

  
 Christian rock music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
We are a Christian Rock Band who play secular rock, some pop and country, alternative Christian Rock, praise and worship, and rocked up hymns.
In the case of Christian Rock Music, it appears, though it may not be the case...
Christian rock music is a style of music which can readily communicate the intense aspects of...
www.goldcheese.com /christian+rock+music.html   (1004 words)

  
 Band Christian Rock Skillet
Whitecross was formed in 1986 by Rex Carroll and Scott Wenzel and was undoubtedly the premier Christian rock or Christian heavy metal band of the 80's.
Exempt is a Christian rock band based in Pine Bluff, AR, who exists to be a positive roll model to their peers and point the way to Jesus Christ.
CHRISTIAN BANDS THAT ROCK This site is dedicated to Christian music; almost all of the music that I listen to now is Christian, and I want to share my findings with the world.
www.whitecrossmusic.com /whitecross/2/band-christian-rock-skillet.html   (783 words)

  
 Exempt - Christian Rock band   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
As the band idea grew, he combined duties as drummer with Harper.
With the addition of Ben Roberts and Matt Duckworth, the band was born.
They have since moved into a newly built studio at Jefferson's home and a permanent home for the creation of the Exempt sound is in place.
www.astonishedman.com /exempt/band.html   (195 words)

  
 HeavenlySanctuary.com - Christian Rock Band Banned
According to some parents, they were surprised a public school would even consider having a Christian rock band perform.
They know what it means to vote, the vote for their student body representatives, so I think they should be allowed to vote for the kind of music they would like performed at this program.
It's not like Xian bands can't be successful outside of public schools, or that public schools are the only places they can play.
www.heavenlysanctuary.com /article.php?story=20041215182553591   (926 words)

  
 Seven Day Cross, Christian Rock Music Band   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In November 2003 two members of the praise band at First Baptist Church in Elberton, Georgia decided on a whim to start a Christian rock band that would take God's message outside the four walls of the church.
Forming a band with the right people would be essential and would require a strong lead singer.
After he was interviewed he began to practice with the band.
www.sevendaycross.com   (458 words)

  
 christian rock band - Question.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rock Prophets - Indy Christian Rock Band - Using Secular Rock, Pop, Country, Praise and Worship, and Rocked Up...
Rock Prophets are a Indiana Christian Rock Band who play secular rock, pop, country, alternative Christian Rock, praise and worship, and rocked up hymns.
Sean Anders, co-creator of the film Never Been Thawed and the spoof band the Christers, says he hopes those who loathe Christian rock as well as those who love it will enjoy the escapades of the group, made up of four Valley musicians.
www.question.com /christian+rock+band-chal.html   (449 words)

  
 News from Agape Press
Last December, school officials in Rossford rescinded their invitation to have a local rock band called "Pawn" play at the school-sponsored assembly.
School officials argued the performance might violate the so-called separation of church and state since members of Pawn are Christians and perform songs with Christian lyrics.
According to Institute president John Whitehead, who is representing the band, the members of the group are very concerned about their constitutional rights.
headlines.agapepress.org /archive/2/212005e.asp   (364 words)

  
 Jericho - A Christian Parody Rock Band   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
We are a Christain rock band among other rock bands in Wisconsin and Sheboygan.
Christian Musicians who have a heart for the Lord, this is a huge Music Ministry in Wisconsin.
We believe that our mission as Christians is to speak to people on their terms and in ways that they can understand the truth of the gospel of Christ.
www.jerichoband.net   (593 words)

  
 The Lehigh Valley Pa Christian Rock Band Kurios
As each door opens, the guys of Kurios have a renewed gratitude toward those who have supported the ministry thus far, and toward their God, who has blessed them so richly and given them the chance to further His kingdom in a way that is challenging, rewarding, and a whole lot of fun.
Kurios was one of two bands chosen in the top ten performers for the National Association of Christian Artist and Songwriters' annual performance competition, the winners of which were selected out of over two thousand entrants.
The band has also recorded a full length CD, released on Promise Records, an independant label based in Blairstown, NJ., and were among very notable company on the bill for Vision Fest 2000 this past summer.
www.fortunecity.com /tinpan/ebony/869   (621 words)

  
 Omnibus Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Bands like Thursday and Blindside are making huge impacts in the music industry, and this inevitably means there will be a tidal wave of bland copycats.
Emery's lyrics also stand out from the Christian masses that tend to be trite, formulaic and fake.
Emery portrays realistic messages of human emotion, whether it be happiness or despair, by communicating there is always hope.It is refreshing to hear lyrics that do not have to sound falsely happy (as a number of Christian acts do), or falsely sad (as many "emo" bands do).
www.omnibusonline.com /main.cfm?include=detail&storyid=624817   (462 words)

  
 Joshua Brown of Christian rock band Day of Fire, formally of Full Devil Jacket, By Dena Ross -- Beliefnet.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The band was recently nominated for 3 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove awards, including New Artist of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Rock Recorded Song of the Year for their single, "Cornerstone." Currently on tour, he spoke with Beliefnet about his tranformation, his new band, and how God "hooks you up."
When we were in LA recording the record, we didn't have a name for the band.
And the deal is, when somebody builds a house, whether they’re a Christian or a non-Christian, they want the house to be good, period.
www.beliefnet.com /story/160/story_16016_1.html   (1201 words)

  
 Christian rock band hits the Hill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Jars of Clay is an odd name for a Christian rock band, but the way the band members behave is what you would expect.
Jars of Clay are not some crackpot garage band — they came together 12 years ago at Greenville College, a four-year liberal-arts Christian school in Greenville, Ill., where placing Christ at the center of your life is a must.
The band has performed at D.C.’s 9:30 Club, won Grammys and gone multiplatinum with its 1995 hit “Flood.” The band members live in Nashville, Tenn.
www.hillnews.com /thehill/export/TheHill/Features/CapitalLiving/092005_band.html   (330 words)

  
 Rock Style Christian Religious Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Christian Music Webpage - Links to Christian record companies and bands, along with a personal opinion of what being a Christian is.
Christian Rock - Christian music links with information on bands like Supertones, Dogwood, Five Iron Frenzy, Newsboys, DC Talk, the Insyderz, Jesus Clan, Sick of Change.
Christian Rock Defense - Designed for people who have been, or are in the process of being, persecuted, harassed, ignored and belittled for liking Christian music.
music.infotut.com /Religious/Christian/Styles/Rock   (478 words)

  
 CGR: NC Christian Rock Band looking singer
Christian Rock Band based out of Garner NC looking for a God Fearing christian singer to jam with.
Raleigh is close to the center of the state so the mountains are probably 3-4 hours West of them.
Rock On Post in my blog and have a direct effect on what I turn in for Creative Writing
www.christianguitar.org /forums/showthread.php?t=80517   (556 words)

  
 Episode 709 - Christian Rock Hard
Christians have a built-in audience of over one hundred and eighty million Americans!
All we have to do to make Christian songs is take regular old songs and add Jesus stuff to them.
Boys, in recognition for over one million records sold, the Christian Recording Industry is please to present you with this Myrrh album.
www.spscriptorium.com /Season7/E709script.htm   (3852 words)

  
 Mirror Image Home Page
Mirror Image is a power trio Christian band that plays straight up Rock-n-Roll, baked in the Texas sun.
The band consists of Amy Barnes (Drums), Matt Merchant (Guitar and Vocals), and Roger Morris (Bass and Vocals).
From all of us in the band, we appreciate you taking the time to visit our website.
www.mirrorimageband.org   (181 words)

  
 Official House of Thomas website - Atlanta, GA Christian Rock Band
With a genuine love for Christ and a willingness to go wherever God calls them, this dynamic rock band truly represents Jesus’ teaching about servant hood, and is gaining a tremendous amount of respect everywhere.
A responsive crowd influenced the band to add some additional members, move Robbie to his niche of electric guitar, and continue performing wherever they were accepted.
The band plans to share the gospel, and if even one soul is saved or reunited to Christ along the way, they know that it is all worth the work.
houseofthomas.org   (620 words)

  
 20th Century Music Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
They had gone through a progressive rock phase, sounding like Camel; but with the arrival of the New Wave in the late 1970's they suddenly abandoned this and produced a series of rather rough-sounding, short, punchy songs.
They were a cult hippy band whose albums sounded like classical symphonies, played with rock instruments.
I'm sure they'd be happy for you to book one of the bands, or the drama group, for a tour in your area.
www.dcs.shef.ac.uk /~ajhs/hobbies/c20band.html   (3012 words)

  
 Rock Prophets - Indy Christian Rock Band - Using Secular Rock, Pop, Country, Praise and Worship, and Rocked Up Hymns
Rock Prophets - Indy Christian Rock Band - Using Secular Rock, Pop, Country, Praise and Worship, and Rocked Up Hymns
We are available to visit your community and help you with whatever gathering you may design: alternative worship events, fellowship, parties, street evangelism, retreats, camps, youth events, singles ministries, young adult and couples ministries.
We appeal to any who are rock enthusiasts, especially of the classic, melodic rock sound of the 1960's and 1970's
www.rockprophets.net   (175 words)

  
 KRUSADE Christian Rock Band - Official Website - About The Band
Kevin had played guitar in the church and Todd had played bass for a rock band in Virginia, but had never before felt the call to use their talents in God's service on a regular basis.
Over the next two years, Todd, Cammie, and Kevin traveled to numerous churches playing traditional gospel hymns and several of their own original songs, which at that time were written in a traditional, almost folk-sounding style.
In March of 1996, they invited her to practice with them and she was immediately asked to become a member of the Krusaders.
www.krusade.org /aboutus.html   (1160 words)

  
 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - KING'S X Guitarist: We Are 'Absolutely Not' A Christian Rock Band
I think because some press somewhere called us a Christian band, all of a sudden there a lot of people that saw us that way.
We may have some beliefs that parallel some of the beliefs that people have in the Christian industry and we have some friends within the Christian industry that we think are super awesome people.
You know I swear I remember years ago, I was reading about Christian Rock bands, and Kings X was in it, and so was U2.
www.roadrunnerrecords.com /blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=41907   (1534 words)

  
 Band Christian Petra Rock
As America's premiere Christian rock band and pioneers of a musical genre, Petra deserves one.
Christian band from Nashville offers artist updates, a bio, a discography, a message board, tour info, and a mailing list.
Petra has been named the first Christian rock group to be inducted into the Gospel...
www.whitecrossmusic.com /whitecross/2/band-christian-petra-rock.html   (712 words)

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