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I think the church and gospel music is in a transition period. If many of you recall the same "controversy" that exists today with contemporary gospel and gospel rap existed when what we now consider traditional gospel first came on the scene. Thomas A. Dorsey and many other pioneers in gospel were criticized for bringing the "blues in the church."
Yesterday's gospel music will not reach the generation of today. We have to meet unbelievers where they are. The youth of today are into hiphop. I see nothing wrong with flavoring the inspired Word of God with beats. There is a message in the music.
No, I'm not a big fan of gospel rap, but then again, I'm not apart of the hip hop generation either. It is our job to win souls to the kingdom. How many people have you brought to Christ? As long as souls are being saved and lives are being changed, I say keep on making the gospel rap and any other forms of expressions that draw men to Christ.
No, I don't think christians should be doing the holy butterfly either. That's ridiculous! But, someone quoted the scripture from Jeremiah that it is okay to dance unto the Lord. We all have different means of worship. You may scream and shout, I may sit and be solemn. Whatever the case maybe, God says, worship in spirit and in truth! That's what matters!
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