Matthew Buchanan Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I think calling them sellouts is a little strong and even judgemental. The christian element is all through their music. Just because it isn't "Jesus loves me yes I know", type of stuff doesn't make it bad or sold out. They make music for a living. Everyone has to have a job. They make great music to boot. Their music is colored by their faith, and hey, maybe even their love for surfing. Last time I checked, surfin' wasn't a sin. St. Francis said "preach often, if necessary, use words" Sometimes the best thing you can do with your faith is just be the best christian you can be without at whatever you do. Some feel led to music as ministry, like myself, but even I, want to write music all can relate to. We have to beware of the "leaven of the pharisees" when we look upon others. You see they like to be noticed when they fasted, and prayed in open for the attention of others. Maybe Mtv could use a fresh dose of clean music, and meanwhile, these guys will meet people they never would have met had they been categorized as christian music. Maybe their fans, as fans often do will take the time to learn about them, and in so learning, find faith alive in them. On my website there is a testify page. One fan of mine took the time to write her story there, and it is truly inspiring. She was a cradle catholic, that lost faith, and through some tough circumstances, and the music of none other than Switchfoot, she had a profound conversion experience that changed her life. Check it out [url="http://www.matthewbuchanan.com/testify.cfm"]"Her Story"[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melporcristo Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 [quote name='Matthew Buchanan' date='Mar 4 2005, 09:33 PM'] I think calling them sellouts is a little strong and even judgemental. The christian element is all through their music. Just because it isn't "Jesus loves me yes I know", type of stuff doesn't make it bad or sold out. They make music for a living. Everyone has to have a job. They make great music to boot. Their music is colored by their faith, and hey, maybe even their love for surfing. Last time I checked, surfin' wasn't a sin. St. Francis said "preach often, if necessary, use words" Sometimes the best thing you can do with your faith is just be the best christian you can be without at whatever you do. Some feel led to music as ministry, like myself, but even I, want to write music all can relate to. We have to beware of the "leaven of the pharisees" when we look upon others. You see they like to be noticed when they fasted, and prayed in open for the attention of others. Maybe Mtv could use a fresh dose of clean music, and meanwhile, these guys will meet people they never would have met had they been categorized as christian music. Maybe their fans, as fans often do will take the time to learn about them, and in so learning, find faith alive in them. On my website there is a testify page. One fan of mine took the time to write her story there, and it is truly inspiring. She was a cradle catholic, that lost faith, and through some tough circumstances, and the music of none other than Switchfoot, she had a profound conversion experience that changed her life. Check it out [url="http://www.matthewbuchanan.com/testify.cfm"]"Her Story"[/url] [/quote] Amen!! Couldn't have said any better! Yayy for Christian music in the secular scene! <3 Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 But why are they playing up this surfing thing so much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudette Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 I haven't heard much about the surfing thing...are there any articles on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chox Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 their guitar is kinda weak sometimes - one plays a gibson sg and theyre playin alternative rock - just dosent match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea316 Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 I absolutely LOVE Switchfoot!! ...but thats just me!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudette Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 [quote name='sweetpea316' date='Mar 7 2005, 02:35 PM'] I absolutely LOVE Switchfoot!! ...but thats just me!... [/quote] no way!! Me too!! I'm addicted to them..........!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea316 Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Great minds think alike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemnantRules Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Not as much as me...muhahahaha....Have every album on my iPOD, they remind me of Remnant in a way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudette Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 does it count if I have practically every song on my computer? eh? err..I might have every song.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duc_In_Altum Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Switchfoot does a good job at bridging the gap in the music scene. Rather than playing up this situation that Christian music is separate than the world, they inconspicuously penetrate the wall and sneak God in here and there. It's important to have some type of Christian witness on MTV. Let's face it, they wont be putting Matt Maher on there anytime soon. Don't get me wrong. I really like Maher's stuff, but to contrast, Maher's message would be a little hard for MTV to swallow. In order to penetrate the secular world with Christian outreach, we've got to meet them where they're at. The secular world is kinda like a sick child. It's only gonna swallow if it can't taste the medicine. You can water down medicine and still get the goods. I think Switchfoot does that. They're pretty darn good musically too. namuste, -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemnantRules Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I would agree...when you go to their concerts they are awesome...even better I think than their DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duc_In_Altum Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 was it you jason who showed me switchfoot in paltalk? i have to say i like them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemnantRules Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 probably...I was the Paltalk DJ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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