Christian rock in Bakersfield - By N.L. Belardes
Yes, Christian rock thrives in Bakersfield. Just read my review of the Lostocean CD. You can scroll down and find it. I talk all about their Christian-influenced lyrics. Read about Norfolk and Johnny Come Lately. Though they won't come out and say they're Christian rock bands and I typically don't bother them about it, they are, to an extent... But then, such a label is a fine line. Many country artists are Christians but their bands just don't get labeled.
Now read what Danielle Belton has to say about Christian Rock in her interview with Peter Prevost's brother, Phillip Prevost. Both are in Johnny Come Lately. Apparently Christian rock is thriving, although you won't find big Christian crowds down at Jerry's Pizza.
I think Christian parents are too conservative and terrified to see their kids hang out with the angry punks. They'd rather have their own shows on their own territory. Why cross-pollinate and expose kids to the Devil any more than you have to? That mentality is just silly to me. Everyone wants to find the middle ground. Bands want to preach, but not really preach; Christian parents will allow kids to be themselves and imitate the world in stylings, except when it comes to hanging out with the heathens in a social atmosphere. These are age-old issues and expected in this conservative town. It's just not spoken of very often in a secular format... I could go on and on, but why beat a dead horse? If you like the music of the world, go listen. If you don't, then don't. If you want to raise kids who might rebel because you keep them in a bubble, then do what you want... after all, they're your kids, right? I say build trust... build relationships... and like the quote in Belton's article, "Why preach to the choir?" Half the choir might be sitting behind the preacher and falling asleep anyway...
Now read what Danielle Belton has to say about Christian Rock in her interview with Peter Prevost's brother, Phillip Prevost. Both are in Johnny Come Lately. Apparently Christian rock is thriving, although you won't find big Christian crowds down at Jerry's Pizza.
I think Christian parents are too conservative and terrified to see their kids hang out with the angry punks. They'd rather have their own shows on their own territory. Why cross-pollinate and expose kids to the Devil any more than you have to? That mentality is just silly to me. Everyone wants to find the middle ground. Bands want to preach, but not really preach; Christian parents will allow kids to be themselves and imitate the world in stylings, except when it comes to hanging out with the heathens in a social atmosphere. These are age-old issues and expected in this conservative town. It's just not spoken of very often in a secular format... I could go on and on, but why beat a dead horse? If you like the music of the world, go listen. If you don't, then don't. If you want to raise kids who might rebel because you keep them in a bubble, then do what you want... after all, they're your kids, right? I say build trust... build relationships... and like the quote in Belton's article, "Why preach to the choir?" Half the choir might be sitting behind the preacher and falling asleep anyway...
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