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Sun Aug 18, 2013, 03:31 PM Aug 2013

7 Musical Artists Who Are Sparking Religious Debate

Nicolò Donà dalle Rose
23 hours ago

Contemporary music contributes directly to the formation of contemporary worldviews. Whether it is political ideology, interpersonal relations, or your general view of society, music makes you who you are. Throughout the past century, the development of music has always been parallel to specific social transitions or situations. The exportation of punk to the United Kingdom went side by side with national workforce conditions, urban culture, and protest. The greatest concert festival in history featured Jimi Hendrix's historic, provocative performance of the American national anthem as a form of protest against the Vietnam War.

The same goes for religion. Different indicators depict different trends in the United States. While there is a trend away from traditional doctrines and belief, others claim there is a need for more religion in our lives. As thoughts change, so does music.

As millennials begin to reshape society's view on religion, popular musicians have the power to make us understand what leads to faith, doubt, and disillusionment. These seven musical artists have contributed to contemporary debate over faith and religion, reflecting the philosophical and institutional significance of belief in the world today.

http://www.policymic.com/articles/59853/7-musical-artists-who-are-sparking-religious-debate

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7 Musical Artists Who Are Sparking Religious Debate (Original Post) rug Aug 2013 OP
And . . . another question for the debate ---> Petrushka Aug 2013 #1
Wow, I didn't know the Assemblies of God had a history as a peace church. rug Aug 2013 #2
 

rug

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2. Wow, I didn't know the Assemblies of God had a history as a peace church.
Mon Aug 19, 2013, 04:17 PM
Aug 2013

Thanks, a good song and video. Reminds me of Sgt. York.

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