Has Gospel Music Gone TOO FAR?

[Miss. Mocha]

I agree with a lot of what Doggystyle is saying.

When Kirk Franklin first came out with "Stomp", I used to wonder what a video like that would have young people thinking. Kids in jeans, laughing, dancing, and joking. Kirk Franklin chilling with Salt (from Salt-N-Pepa). And Salt talking about she was trying to be cute when she praised Him.

I don't know. I have mixed feelings about the topic.

A walk with Christ is not always fun. Walking with Christ is extremely challenging. After all, the enemy ain't trying to corrupt those whose hearts already belong to him. He's trying to get to those of us who belong to the Lord. After Kirk, and the rest of the praise rappers work people up, and (possibly) cause them to think about attending church, what do they do when a problem arises? Do they put "Stomp" into their CD player and feel okay? Does a song like "Stomp" help them feel closer to God and His promises for them? Are these songs and videos sending the wrong messages?

I don't want my daughter bamboozled into thinking that spirituality is ALL about comraderie, good times, and being cute when you praise Him. Some of us know what it's like to praise looking real ugly with tears running all down your face, on your hands and knees begging all alone.

I just hope that the people being fed by the formula that is hip-hop, gansta gospel (or whatever it's called) are seeking meat and potatoes in their spiritual diets as well.