Getting Addicted to this station now lol.
Playing some CUMBIA SONG named GABY CUMBIA. Not very Christian of them to play this music. Sounding lots like HOT 95.7 and THE BOX 97.9
Why is a cumbia not Christian?
Getting Addicted to this station now lol.
Playing some CUMBIA SONG named GABY CUMBIA. Not very Christian of them to play this music. Sounding lots like HOT 95.7 and THE BOX 97.9
Why is a cumbia not Christian?
Why is a cumbia not Christian?
Not when it's a Cumbia that doesn't worship God nor does it speak about Christianity. Especially one that says SELENA WOULD LOVE THIS. So he's worried more about Selena loving a song than worrying about God getting pleased?
Because its rhythms promote sex, which good Christians aren't supposed to have, or at least enjoy?
Many Christian-focused stations include secular music that does not have negative values as part of the blend. The idea is that there is a proper environment in which to insert songs with a deeper message and the relative safety of knowing that there will be nothing offensive.
I have not heard that particular song, but I find nothing about Selena's lifestyle that would make her an inappropriate role model for Christians. In fact, her family, particularly her father, are reported to be strong, practicing evangelical Christians and had been, for a period, members of the Jehova's Witnesses church.
Of course her going on stage with a blouse that looks like a bra and shaking her booty that was appropriate for Christians.
For a stage performer, it seems rather normal to me. I know of plenty of devout performers who make the Sign of the Cross prior to performing in all manner of dress because "dressing the part" is a function of show business.
If a church can't play that song why should a Christian radio station?
Actually KSBJ/KXNG is not Church owned but a ministry independent of any Church. I know Hector and Roberto of Radio Vida. They are savvy businessmen in respect to building a path to the funds to allow their ministry to go beyond what it can accomplish alone. They're open to leasing stations (which they do) to build a revenue path. They have proven to me they are not above working hard with very little and making it produce a great deal for people in need, not just those attending services.
I, for one, am not privy to KXNG's research on how to reach their target audience. It would seem their research differs from your opinion and perhaps mine. If by mixing music they bring some of their audience to God by doing what they are currently doing, is that wrong? I suspect we'd agree it is not although we might not agree with the process they are trying. Lots of dollars have been given to make KXGN happen, so there's lots of accountability on that meaning they have to question the effectiveness of everything they do. With that weighing over their head, I suspect their research shows they might be on the right path to reach they mission goals.
With Christian focused radio (and any other media) there seems to be an all or nothing attitude yet the person saying it should be all or nothing usually isn't living an all or nothing life, meaning simply, they might also listen to secular radio and Christian radio or watch secular TV shows as well as Christian TV, read secular print media and Christian print media. I don't say this as a criticism but rather an observation or consideration I had working at a Christian station.
If by mixing music they bring some of their audience to God by doing what they are currently doing, is that wrong? I suspect we'd agree it is not although we might not agree with the process they are trying.
They don't play church music and non church music on the same frequency.
Not when it's a Cumbia that doesn't worship God nor does it speak about Christianity. Especially one that says SELENA WOULD LOVE THIS. So he's worried more about Selena loving a song than worrying about God getting pleased?
The overwhelming disrespect for other people's ministries is very troubling. Just because NGEN chooses to play clean secular music that you do not particularly like is no reason to slam their effectiveness in reaching young people and young professionals for Christ. A lot of the music is not my taste, either. I find the Cumbia tune rather catchy, but his obsession for Selena troubling. That doesn't make me slam him, his music, or NGEN for playing it. It is merely one of the songs on NGEN, sometimes I am in the mood for it, sometimes not. Peculiar mix of styles, that is for sure. I think they used to call them "novelty hits".
As far as Selena goes - we know Selena. I will put her walk with the Lord up against yours or anybody else's any time. She is serious about her faith. Does she make mistakes? Yes. Is she sometimes manipulated? Yes. Doesn't stop us from admiring her for taking a stand for her faith in a hostile environment, where there is tremendous pressure to compromise. I am darn proud to know her, and grateful for all the assistance she has tried to give my daughter in Hollywood through the years.