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January 2021

January 12, 2021

The Power Of Words And The Cult Of Personality

As a guitarist, I would explore as many influential artists as I could in order...

June 2020

June 18, 2020

Should A Rosary Be Worn Around The Neck?

When I was in high school, one of my favorite hats was a black New...

November 2019

November 18, 2019

Corey Taylor’s Message To Kanye West Still Relevant

***CONTENT WARNING: COARSE LANGUAGE*** In a previous article, I wanted to emphasize how new Christian...

October 2019

October 29, 2019

A Cautionary Tale For Kanye West

Kanye West, one of the most well-known rap artists in the 21st century has been...

October 17, 2019

The Surprising Origins of Symbols and Gestures in the Music Scene

Symbols and gestures have carried significant importance among every culture, religion and group throughout history....

August 2019

August 05, 2019

Do Catholics Worship Idols?

I love music. I've collected CD's since I was 13. I am well into my...

June 2019

June 30, 2019

What Is So Intriguing About ‘Stranger Things?’

I don't really watch much television. The internet allows so much freedom to watch whatever...

April 2019

April 04, 2019

10 Christian Metal Bands Who Don’t Suck

I understand that some of my readers are probably not into the same music I...

March 2019

March 27, 2019

The Problem With Purity Culture

As a young Catholic, I experienced much of what Evangelicals refer to as legalism. I...

February 2019

February 25, 2019

Should Christians Listen To Heavy Metal?

My first official exposure to metal music was when I was in the sixth grade....

June 2018

June 03, 2018

Christian Bookstores Sell Indulgences

Photo credit: pixabay.com "For the love of money is the root of all evils; it...

August 2016

August 09, 2016

My Critique of the Christian Music Industry

When I was 17, I attended a youth bible retreat in the first weekend of...

March 2016

March 08, 2016

Why I Despise Contemporary Christian Worship

I was a guitarist for several worship bands at a conservative Evangelical congregation in the past. My...