{"id":5058,"date":"2010-12-06T13:17:01","date_gmt":"2010-12-06T19:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jesusneedsnewpr.net\/?p=5058"},"modified":"2011-05-03T16:57:06","modified_gmt":"2011-05-03T16:57:06","slug":"mark-driscoll-jay-z-yo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/jesusneedsnewpr\/2010\/12\/mark-driscoll-jay-z-yo.html","title":{"rendered":"Mark Driscoll & Jay-Z… yo!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Last week Seattle’s self-proclaimed BEST PASTOR EVER declared on Facebook<\/a> that he went to see Jay-Z while in New York City and he was currently listening to Jay-Z music. The update was pretty simple…<\/p>\n

It’s a Jay-Z soundtrack kind of day. Watched his NY show this weekend – I know he says bowling words but man the guy is a genius<\/em><\/p>\n

And then Mark’s followers–mostly young hairless reformed boys–went INSANE–more than 400 comments<\/em> insane.<\/p>\n

Bobby commented…<\/strong> I think if you knew what he was actually rapping about, you wouldn’t want to promote him. Besides, he plainly says on talk shows that he doesn’t believe in Jesus – or the Bible – thus, not God either.<\/em><\/p>\n

Angie wrote<\/strong>, Mark, I just lost a bit of respect for you. <\/em>And then 8 people “liked” her comment.<\/p>\n

Chris took it to the next level with his comment<\/strong>: Watched a lot of porn for 24 years. I know they were having elicit sex, but they were so beautiful and good at it.<\/em><\/p>\n

And then Ryan added…<\/strong> He calls himself J-Hova which mocks our almighty Jehova-God. He promotes evil and ungodliness. Yes his musical skills are out of this world, however I wouldn’t call him a genius nor promote him.<\/em><\/p>\n

Then Jane summed it up…<\/strong> I’m not pleased, but I’m just a sinner, so what matters is…is God really pleased with you listening to this stuff? Seems highly unlikely.<\/em><\/p>\n

Of course, Mark’s faithful came to his comment rescue… <\/strong><\/p>\n

Greg wrote:<\/strong> Don’t worry about the haters Pastor Mark…<\/em><\/p>\n

Jeff said:<\/strong> Sometimes Christians make me sick.. hypocrites and legalists. God will spit you out of his mouth and say He never knew you Laodiceans. <\/em>(SIDE NOTE: Anybody want Jeff as Facebook friend?! Not me.)<\/p>\n

Zach chimed in with…<\/strong> This kind of honesty from clergy is refreshing. Also, Jay-Z is tremendous.<\/em><\/p>\n

Jessica offered her thoughts…<\/strong> Good heavens you guys. No wonder so many people hate Christians. I get it if you just don’t like Jay-Z but all the other shit… Really guys? (<\/em>SIDE NOTE: And then Angela snapped back at <\/em>Jessica: why people hate Christians?? Really?? I didn’t know we were here to please people?? I am here to do my best to please God<\/em>.)<\/p>\n

You get the picture, right? It was 400 comments of back-n-forth anger\/support that became almost humorous. And sad. And I suppose warranted…<\/p>\n

My thoughts… <\/strong><\/p>\n

I have mixed feelings about this honestly. I have zero problem with Pastor Mark listening and enjoying the lyrical genius of Jay-Z. So in the context of whether or not Christians should listen to Jay-Z and the like, I don’t care… not in the least…<\/p>\n

However, in the context of “Mark,” I have to question how a pastor can rage against movies like Avatar and Twilight and then casually mention he went to a Jay-Z concert…<\/p>\n

Again, I like Jay-Z<\/em>. I went to see Avatar<\/em>. And I think Twilight <\/em>sucks… but I saw it. For me, it isn’t a God question… it’s a Mark question…<\/p>\n

Is Mark being inconsistent here? <\/strong>Is the content in Avatar or Twilight worse or “less godly” than the content that Jay-Z puts into song?<\/p>\n

I guess what I’m saying is that, in relation to Mark, I see both sides… which is why I think it’s stupid when pastors rally against pop culture. You rarely win.<\/p>\n

What do you think?<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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