Excuse me, but sometimes Christians can be so judgmental. The reason I’m going here is because, first, we really need to stop judging folk. And second, because I recently received a few e-mails, one in particular from a lady who said she was so tire
Excuse me, but sometimes Christians can be so judgmental. The reason I’m going here is because, first, we really need to stop judging folk. And second, because I recently received a few e-mails, one in particular from a lady who said she was so tired and appalled that Christians were celebrating the life of Michael Jackson as if he were a “bona fide” man of God.
The person went on to say that MJ’s music did not reflect God and that he lived a worldly lifestyle with there being no guarantee that God accepted him on his death bed. Although this is an extremely condensed and paraphrased version of what was said, she concluded her litany of complaints by condemning Christian radio and some of the church (members) as being culprits in helping to create the messed-up world we have today, because they’re sending mixed signals.
Needless to say, at first glance, I had to exercise self-control. What narrow-mindedness to think that Michael Jackson’s musical legacy should not be discussed or appreciated by Christians. Personally, I have a tremendous appreciation for great music.
Like millions of others, growing up in the late ’60s and early ’70s, I loved the Jackson 5. However, after becoming a Christian, I lost touch with Michael’s music as I began listening to the Clark Sisters, Bebe and Cece Winans, John P. Kee, Andrae Crouch and the huge list of gospel greats who provide Zion praises.
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