Then you have groups like the Church of Christ who teach that there should be NO instrumental music of any kind in worship. But even some of them use contemporary songs in their a cappella style, and some of the more "liberal" churches accept CCM outside of worship as "Monday through Saturday music." I'm not saying that I totally agree with their views but I can come closer to agreeing with their ideas than the idea that some musical styles are acceptable for worship but not others.
I showed one CoC girl Psalm 150 - and her response was interesting and a bit disturbing. She told me CoC doesn't believe in the Old Testament. I also asked her why their churches have bathrooms, because there is no mention of urination or defecation in the New Testament.
I am preparing to go back on the air with one or more Christian oldies specials. The depth of faith expressed in the lyrics of these old Christian rock songs are timeless, and need to be played. Here is an example:
Another day in Nigeria
The children beg for bread
The crops failed, the well ran dry
When they lost the watershed
A baby dies, its mother cries
The children gather 'round
They're wondering what the day will bring
Will they be the next one found
Do you dare to gaze into their hollow eyes
Hollow eyes?
Are they staring holes in you with their hollow eyes
Hollow eyes, hollow eyes?
In the crowded sheds, the children lay their heads
To escape the Haitian heat
The hunger pains drive them to the street
Wondering if today they'll eat
Some found food in the refuse heap
Others find disease
Some find it harder just to live
When they can die with ease
Do you dare to gaze into their hollow eyes
Hollow eyes?
Are they staring holes in you with their hollow eyes
Hollow eyes, hollow eyes?
The least of these is hungry
The least of these is sick
The least of these needs clothing
The least of these needs drink
The least of these knows sorrow
The least of these knows grief
The least of these suffers pain
And Jesus is His name
Do you dare to gaze into His hollow eyes
Hollow eyes?
Is He staring back at you with His hollow eyes
Hollow eyes, hollow eyes, hollow eyes, hollow eyes?
- Petra - Hollow Eyes
Of course, a lot of these old songs have that evil anapestic beat and use satan's instrument the drums, etc. AV1611 and the other anti-CCM, anti-Christian rock folks had better beware - God has been moving, and is continuing to move - in directions outside your comfort zone. Either get on board with God's direction, or stay silent!