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June 27, 2008

What's wrong with Christian radio

Radiosmall There's a post up at a blog called Out of Ur that almost completely encapsulates what I think is wrong with Christian radio, and why I never listen to it. Most Christian radio presents Christianity as sappy sentimentality, and in a world where things very often are difficult, the relentless barrage of "uplifting" music and trite, sugary, "encouraging" commentary rings hollow. I recommend you read it, and tell me what you think.

My favorite paragraph:

"After all, salvation and spiritual growth are not commodities that can be produced, marketed, promoted, and perfected for mass satisfaction. Jesus is not a hamburger, a snappy set of sandals, or an iPhone. Discipleship is a committed relationship with Jesus that gradually forms us into the likeness of our Creator. We must take care in how we present the gospel, lest Christ come off as a product we consume instead of the Lord we obey. While more people may buy into a Jesus who makes us happy, we are called to preach a Jesus who makes us holy."

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