I agreed with Mufan96 on twitter. It was just an attempt to get into the pockets of Christians. Then I thought if the producers really agreed with the message of that song and thought that it aligned well with there “idol gives back” project they wouldn’t have taken Jesus out of the first verse. I am going to sound like Simon and say “I didn’t get it” this is the text book definition of “indulgent.”
Apparently giving back is a christian theme just not christian enough to say the name of Jesus.
Billy
I think I’m with Billy. The whole thing kind of makes me feel seasick–I would love to see all those people singing that song and meaning it–but do they even know what kind of commitment they’re singing (“Forever I’ll love You, forever I’ll stand”)? Or what the promise they have is? Or Who it’s in? At least taking Jesus out keeps them from taking His name in vain . . .
I was rather offended. I’m not an Idol watcher, so it may be that I missed the intention – but it just seemed so fake and phony… almost a mockery. I had just been channel surfing when I came across it and I only watched a few minutes of the song before turning it off.
first of all – I”m definitely not offended that they put a song on the air that leaves no doubt who it’s about.
also.. It’s not that big of a deal that they switched “Jesus” for “Shepherd” – last time I checked, that was one of the names of God
was it as sincere as it could have been had it been sung by a true Christ follower – probably not .
but again.. better to have the name of our Lord sung about then not at all.
This debate is really splitting hairs – reminds me of the KJV battle.
I saw a video the other day – it was this guy in a band I like (not Christian by any stretch) playing “Amazing Grace” on an acoustic.
He did a great job playing it, but the difference was.. you can tell when someone sings about the Savior, and someone actually knows Him.
I agreed with Mufan96 on twitter. It was just an attempt to get into the pockets of Christians. Then I thought if the producers really agreed with the message of that song and thought that it aligned well with there “idol gives back” project they wouldn’t have taken Jesus out of the first verse. I am going to sound like Simon and say “I didn’t get it” this is the text book definition of “indulgent.”
Apparently giving back is a christian theme just not christian enough to say the name of Jesus.
Billy
I absolutely loved it – it made me cry. Don’t know why they changed the words though…..that’s a bummer
I think I’m with Billy. The whole thing kind of makes me feel seasick–I would love to see all those people singing that song and meaning it–but do they even know what kind of commitment they’re singing (“Forever I’ll love You, forever I’ll stand”)? Or what the promise they have is? Or Who it’s in? At least taking Jesus out keeps them from taking His name in vain . . .
I thought it was cool!
I was rather offended. I’m not an Idol watcher, so it may be that I missed the intention – but it just seemed so fake and phony… almost a mockery. I had just been channel surfing when I came across it and I only watched a few minutes of the song before turning it off.
hmmm…that wasnt me…
i have some thoughts..
first of all – I”m definitely not offended that they put a song on the air that leaves no doubt who it’s about.
also.. It’s not that big of a deal that they switched “Jesus” for “Shepherd” – last time I checked, that was one of the names of God
was it as sincere as it could have been had it been sung by a true Christ follower – probably not .
but again.. better to have the name of our Lord sung about then not at all.
This debate is really splitting hairs – reminds me of the KJV battle.
I saw a video the other day – it was this guy in a band I like (not Christian by any stretch) playing “Amazing Grace” on an acoustic.
He did a great job playing it, but the difference was.. you can tell when someone sings about the Savior, and someone actually knows Him.