tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post901310171534655167..comments2023-09-26T11:59:42.928+00:00Comments on faithscape21: American Idol does HillsongMatt Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15571988993998757606noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-30071985476884362008-06-04T09:07:00.000+00:002008-06-04T09:07:00.000+00:00Hmm. I wonder how "You shall not make for yourself...Hmm. I wonder how "You shall not make for yourself an idol" fits in with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-80534347442018316172008-05-26T07:02:00.000+00:002008-05-26T07:02:00.000+00:00Daniel, don't you think it was the comments posted...Daniel, don't you think it was the comments posted in response to Matt's that were in the most danger of being judgemental with a self-serving motive? You can't fail to notice two in particular that don't even mention the clip of the show.<BR/>Clearly Matt does appreciate how detrimental the Us/Them - superior/inferior way of thinking is judging by his latest post 'Wayside Pulpit'. <BR/><BR/>The Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-5890058171764952572008-05-22T10:01:00.000+00:002008-05-22T10:01:00.000+00:00Matt, I think this gives you the creeps for the sa...Matt, I think this gives you the creeps for the same reason it made me vomit down the front of my shirt; as a branding-savvy individual, you've spotted that this is Jesus being appropriated as a brand with which to sell a prime-time show. Is nothing more or less than Fox's advertisers targeting the US's large (and increasingly wealthy and politically influential) "gospel-aware" demographic. Is asdanbo1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/15133949096899254767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-3570280107310262992008-05-22T02:58:00.000+00:002008-05-22T02:58:00.000+00:00It's a great song, who can blame them for using it...It's a great song, who can blame them for using it?<BR/>The main concern I had watching it initially was whether they were in some way making a mockery of the original purpose of the song, and this did make me feel uneasy. But as I watched it my spirit reacted in such a way that I concluded that God was very present there and will have used that performance, whether sincere or not, to touch many Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-90205582551013877662008-05-06T21:16:00.000+00:002008-05-06T21:16:00.000+00:00wow, anonymous is really lacking in love it seems ...wow, anonymous is really lacking in love it seems here. <BR/><BR/>Which is strange, as we are supposed to be known for our love for each other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-52724194585719919282008-05-03T19:30:00.000+00:002008-05-03T19:30:00.000+00:00Weird, bazar inappropriate, emabarrassing,silly,ch...Weird, bazar inappropriate, emabarrassing,silly,cheesy etc. Why is a good question? Lovely Gospel choir. Do you think they are after the Christian vote or what?<BR/>Mal<BR/>PS: I checked for typosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-72547022191322607712008-05-03T03:36:00.000+00:002008-05-03T03:36:00.000+00:00I don't normally respond to things like this as I ...I don't normally respond to things like this as I don't tend to have much to say but I can't ignore my response to anon 3&4 and their response to matt. <BR/>I am astounded and shocked at the seeming need to make a personal attack on matt and his integrity as a Christian and as a leader (and using scripture to do it!) purely for sharing an honest response to something he has seen. Surely in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-23002194231708728572008-05-03T00:54:00.000+00:002008-05-03T00:54:00.000+00:00Yech. I really hate things like this. And they eve...Yech. I really hate things like this. And they even brought out a robed gospel choir at the end. Great. Exploitation of my faith AND my culture, not to mention offense of my artistic sensibilities, all in one fell swoop. <BR/><BR/>Wonder if this is AI's last season?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-92127271523690769962008-05-03T00:27:00.000+00:002008-05-03T00:27:00.000+00:00It does seem a little ironic the level at which a ...It does seem a little ironic the level at which a nation can consider itself 'Christian' doesn't it.<BR/><BR/>When you think about the political and sociological implications of saying 'My Jesus, My Saviour' in the Early Church, the fact that it becomes simply part of an over-hyped fasion parade does make me slightly uneasy.<BR/><BR/>Missing the point I think.<BR/><BR/>Great blogDavid Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907306399309949521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-2558618862931230072008-05-02T17:51:00.000+00:002008-05-02T17:51:00.000+00:00Et tu anon 4Et tu anon 4Matt Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571988993998757606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-11610647101409299692008-05-01T20:41:00.000+00:002008-05-01T20:41:00.000+00:00Matt your the Blind leading the Blind , this is ty...Matt your the Blind leading the Blind , this is typical of the Hypocrite, and the immature always has to go to the lowest of the low, Matt face it your cant take criticism, you have to resort to name calling, are you going to do that to anyone who dose not approve of what you do? As a leader this shows you to be you weak.<BR/><BR/>It would not take me by surprise if a published a book about it.<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-83509016880932634562008-04-30T19:08:00.000+00:002008-04-30T19:08:00.000+00:00Hey anonymous number 3, if you're going to rebuke ...Hey anonymous number 3, if you're going to rebuke me:<BR/>a) have the guts to leave your name<BR/>b) learn to spellMatt Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571988993998757606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-9392727121197049962008-04-30T18:51:00.000+00:002008-04-30T18:51:00.000+00:00Matt you need to repent from your compromising way...Matt you need to repent from your compromising ways, this is Gods Message to you, unless you rid your self if ecumenism and Interfaith,<BR/>this dose effect your relationship with God.<BR/><BR/>"Unto the pure all things [are] pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving [is] nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. They profess that they know God; but in works they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-4300655049260337572008-04-29T22:36:00.000+00:002008-04-29T22:36:00.000+00:00Assuming not all 8 finalists of American Idol are ...Assuming not all 8 finalists of American Idol are Christian, I think Isaiah 1 verse 12 to 14 points to why:<BR/><BR/> 12 When you come to appear before me, who has asked this of you, this trampling of my courts? <BR/><BR/> 13 Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations— I cannot bear your evil assemblies. <BR/><BR/> 14 Your New Moon Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-47380453790661765672008-04-29T22:24:00.000+00:002008-04-29T22:24:00.000+00:00it gives u the creeps because a worship song or a ...it gives u the creeps because a worship song or a song of praise to God is being exploited for media purposes and fame. it is also extremely cheesey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-375577402233230835.post-28367883482722084262008-04-28T23:09:00.000+00:002008-04-28T23:09:00.000+00:00I got half way through before I had to turn it off...I got half way through before I had to turn it off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com