Hitch
I don't want to wade too deep into this conversation. However, I think the main issue is whether or not rock music should ever be used in this context.
I've thought a lot about Pilgrims comment in this regard ---getting far closer to the base I reckon fire is a good example. It can kill it can cook dinner it can be a weapon it can be the result of an accident it can even be recreational-there is no evil in fire itself. The same applies to a banjo a cello and even to a guitar.
If rock music is "depraved music" rather than music that is neutral, or a matter of taste then Pilgrim and Chestnut are correct on their stand.
If rock music is indeed "depraved music", then the motives of individuals themselves makes absolutely no difference at all. Ignorance, doesn't negate truth.
I know solid Christians on both sides of the fence on this particular issue.
Tom
Thanx for the response Tom.
If The Highway wishes to adopt an outright ban on any music that is, may be, could be, or might be considered 'rock' (country ,pop,folk, classical,traditional, jazz,zydeko,ska,rap,romantic on and on ) it is entirely their own business whether I think its silly or not. I dont see how that could apply here though as they did indeed re-post the video. Though I made no such request.
The Highway does not have any right to publicly disparage any one with out good cause and why Chestnut and Pilgrim have declined to explain what it is they see as 'disrepectful of the national anthem' in these videos is beyond all comprehension and unethical. As is their instance that I've made bones about who likes what music, clearly a dodge but I cant imagine any reason for it.
Why not just give a reasonable answer?
I think it is because they simply cant find anything and have arrived at an ethical quandary .It is possible they they have gotten used to this forum being so small and the public aspect of it slipped their mind. As you say if they are correct and Madison is guilty of disrespect Pilgrim and Chestnut have a real christian duty to inform the Marines and any one else who has or might be inclined to use this music thinking it is fine. Something tells me they will not.
Take care
H
