tempest in a teapot.
| Posted On: 04/13/08 07:07:26 PM |
Age 53, MA |
I heard about the song being sung on American Idol and the change of Jesus to shepherd. I can only say--so what. It is the world doing this and should we really be surprised???? I am grateful they even sang the song(though I do not watch Idol).
I love Jesus and nothing the world will or will not do can cause me to be surprised. After all, without the Holy Spirit, what else can we expect and where would we be as well?
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No compromise
| Posted On: 04/13/08 03:46:45 PM |
Age 53, TN |
Love the song and the intent was good. But to a lost and dying world, it is just another pleasing melody if they do not know about Jesus. As believers, we cannot compromise His Name.
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American Idol, Shout to the Who?.....
| Posted On: 04/13/08 03:09:55 PM |
Age 63, MO |
Steve Camp,
I read your e-mail about American Idol contestants singing, Shout to the Lord. I was watching that show and for my part, I was happy and blessed that they chose to sing a Christian song. I don't know about you, Jesus is my "shepherd" and Lord, there is none like you. Why can't we be happy they sang the song. The problem with the extreme right, they are just as bad as the extreme left. I am assuming your article voices your view and thinking, so I would call you extreme. A week ago Dolly Parton was the guest celebrity and sang Jesus and Gravity. Several of the songs chosen by the contestants were about Jesus and faith. I didn't see an e-mail from you giving the show any positive remarks about that night. It is this kind of thinking and articles written that help the mainstream media criticize the Evangelical movement.
I am a born again christian who shares my faith on a daily basis. I want people to see a positive happy person rather than someone who is critical. I would far rather hear young people singing "Shout to the Lord," than some rap music praising the devil, degrading women and saying murder is fun.
You lose me on this one and many people I know who have read your article.
Thank you for taking the time for read my thoughts.
Blessings,
Ruth Light
Raytown, Mo
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Which Jesus?
| Posted On: 04/13/08 02:15:53 PM |
Age 35, KY |
I agree that it is unfortunate that Idol decided to censor the name of Jesus for apparently politically correct reasons (although they sang "Shout to the Lord" the following night and included the original - interesting). This has been a trend in our culture for some time now - a desire for a generic deity that all can call "lord" or "god."
So wouldn't it be best to be more specific in naming who is praised, like using the name of "Jesus" or "Christ"? Not necessarily. We now have to ask, "Which Jesus?" The Jesus of Mormons? Jehovah's Witnesses? the New Age movement? liberals? pop culture? Oprah? Each of these could sing "Shout to the Lord" - even with the original lyrics - and find it well within their theological/spiritual framework. This is not a criticism of the song itself, for there are several great hymns that fall into this category as well (like "Amazing Grace"). The problem lies in defining who we praise, who we name. The Jesus who died to save us from wrath, who raised on the third day, who is the only path of salvation - the Jesus who is very God of very God, begotten not made - this is the Christian Jesus Christ, and this is the Jesus who is to be the object of the song "Shout to the Lord."
My wife and I were watching American Idol when they sang "Shout to the Lord." We didn't know whether to be encouraged or dismayed. The more I think about, the latter feeling is winning out. Non-defined spirituality is not what the world or the church needs. What we all need is the Jesus of the Bible.
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C'mon Steve
| Posted On: 04/13/08 01:46:52 PM |
Age 46, IL |
Steve,
A psalm of praise to the King of creation is sung before millions and you can't rejoice? C'mon Steve. None of the Psalms mention Jesus by name, do they? Psalm 23 -- the Lord is my shepherd -- is thus diminished in your eyes?
And, have you ever been to Mars Hill, they're nowhere near showy or slick as an AI set. Maybe Willow Creek, but not Mars Hill.
I've loved your music for years, still remembering some of your albums -- Run to the Battle, and Fire and Ice. Don't you realize that folks criticised you back then for being too worldly in your style and ministry? What has become of you?
Can you not rejoice that the Lord is glorified? Finally, did you catch AI last week when Jesus was clearly proclaimed twice (by name) on the program?
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"Jesus" sung on the following night
| Posted On: 04/12/08 11:31:19 PM |
Age 33, FL |
I didn't see this last week,and I am saddened to hear they took out the Name above all names, Jesus; however I did see the following night's episode and they sang the song again. This is one of my favorite worship songs and I almost fell out of my chair when I heard Ryan Seacrest introduce the song "Shout to the Lord"!!! I had it recorded actually and this time they DID say "JESUS"!!!!! I couldn't help but feel so happy that those contestants were praising God with their lips (even if they didn't know what they were doing) God works in mysterious ways. I know that this is God reaching out to ALL of us (viewers and contestants) and inviting and drawing us to HIM. Praise be Jesus!
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Shout to the Lord
| Posted On: 04/12/08 10:10:22 PM |
Age 50, SC |
I hope you took note that the name of Jesus was used on Idol the Results Show on Thursday night. Cut these people some slack. This site is starting to sound very critical and a little hateful.
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Thanks Steve...Did You See Thursday's Idol...They Sang, My Jesus...
| Posted On: 04/12/08 09:54:42 PM |
Age 50, OH |
Thanks Steve for the great article. I was so ticked when I saw that. I sent an e-mail to Hillsong Music in Australia...hoping they would forward that to Darlene Zschech.I thought it was also breaking the copyright!
Did you catch Thursday Night's American Idol? The opening song was "Shout To The Lord"and they actually sang it, "My Jesus, My Saviour"!
That was very surprising!
God Bless,
Merry
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Get your facts right!
| Posted On: 04/12/08 08:39:26 PM |
Age 61, FL |
I watched the show. I also DVR's the show. The live broadcast the words were "My Jesus, My Savior" and there was no comedian after the performance. The version you viewed on YouTube was altered, not the TV Show.
As a Minister of Music, I find it very important that we (Christians) not point fingures too quickly. It sometimes will come back to make us look bad. I've been wrong too many times in my life to believe everything I read or see on the Internet or in print in the paper. Love your music Steve, keep pointing people to Jesus.
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The Name of Jesus
| Posted On: 04/12/08 06:35:23 PM |
Age 44, NH |
You are so right brother! In general, people can handle the word God however the next time you reading this are about to say "God Bless You" to someone, say instead "May the Lord Jesus Christ the only true God bless you" Se what happends. Thank you brother for pointing out the important fact that without the Name by which all authority is given, that beautiful song has no power since people may fill in any name that makes them comfortable. Good job pointing that out!
-Dr. David M. Berman
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