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music fan wrote on Oct 7, 2007 7:44 PM:

" Jars members have spoken in interviews since the 90's that they did not have a christian agenda in their music, and they disliked "christian propaganda bands" as much as anyone... but people lump them into it as if their music can not stand on its own... it has to carry the entire christian genre on its back... stupid really. Listen to their new record Good Monsters... then comment! "

BIGRED wrote on Sep 2, 2007 9:06 AM:

" If you like these bands great. If you are a christian great! If you are not god still loves you no matter what! Non Christians quit bashing on this board! One day we all will die and have to stand in front of god. Either he will say good Job well done my son or he will say be gone I never new you! Just remember that people. God loves us all and wants all of us to go to heaven..... But that is your choice and god gave us free will! "

Hate and Love... wrote on Aug 25, 2007 12:13 PM:

" I love how when God is brought up it brings up all the anger and emotion. Jesus said that "they will hate you more than they hat me." yet more proof that the bible is true... I can't wiat for this concert! I hope that one of you anti- Christian posters could show up and see what it is like...If you prayed about it I'm sure that we could find a way to get you there...I would seriously even get a few of you in. Just to help out. Be safe. "

Can we get back to the music? wrote on Aug 24, 2007 10:31 PM:

" This is not the article to debate religion, it is about the upcoming concert. Thank you! "

God Hates Us All wrote on Aug 24, 2007 10:27 PM:

" Hopefully, Slayer opens for them... "

To To-to me wrote on Aug 24, 2007 9:32 PM:

" God loves strait people AND gay people. You must be hanging around Christians who don't follow Christ. He loves everyone....even you! And if you choose (because you ARE choosing, God wants no puppets) to pass on Him because people do bad things that claim to be Christians, then so be it. That is evidence of close mindedness and pure ignorance to pass on something that will give you the most joy you could ever imagine. I hope your blinders fall off some day and you can see how much you are missing. "

Lol wrote on Aug 24, 2007 8:32 PM:

" God is fake. "

To: To--To-Me wrote on Aug 24, 2007 6:36 PM:

" He's watching is he?? Is he standing next to the Tooth Fairy?? You've seen him?? Or talked to him?? Let's talk about close minded, you Christians can all look in the mirror. "Love everyone, yet God hates gays." "Love everyone and let the preachers sexually abuse our kids". I'll pass on your Christian values. "

From Me to: to Me wrote on Aug 24, 2007 6:08 PM:

" Like I said, until you come to know a real relationship with Jesus Christ, you'll never understand us, and all the mean spirited words you can say will never change my mind. I never did believe in the tooth fairy, or Santa Claus, or the Easter Bunny. But I do know that the Holy Spirit inspired words of scripture are just as true today as they were when they were written 2000 years ago. I hope someday you will find that out, as well. "

Sad, so Sad wrote on Aug 24, 2007 5:43 PM:

" Hard to believe the Christian bashing that occurs on this message board. If all you have to live for is only here on this earthly world, I pity you. "

To--To-Me wrote on Aug 24, 2007 4:40 PM:

" Sad that you are so close minded. Hope for you that comment isn't brought up on your judgement day. The "fictional" work you speak of is alive and well watching your every move. "

To: Me wrote on Aug 24, 2007 4:30 PM:

" I suppose you still believe in the tooth fairy too since you still believe in fictional works from 2000 years ago. "

Me wrote on Aug 24, 2007 4:09 PM:

" to Jared: Go Greenville! Go Panthers! That's my daughter's alma mater. Great school, especially for CCM (Christian Contemporary Music) And I hope some of you Christian haters will come see what all the fuss is about. It could change your hearts! Until you come to know Christ for real, you'll never understand us "thumpers". "

Put me down wrote on Aug 24, 2007 3:26 PM:

" Put me down for liking these bands if you must. and put me down for a couple dozen tickets while your at it. "

musician wrote on Aug 24, 2007 11:03 AM:

" Judge them for their music, and don't hate please! Don't be a joykiller! Personally, these bands are not for me. but hey! If you enjoy these bands, go and have a blast. There is nothing wrong with people being happy and enjoying music! "

To: Seriously? wrote on Aug 24, 2007 10:35 AM:

" Perhaps you have never heard of Third Day because you don't listen to Christian music...? Jars of Clay had a couple cross-over secular hits, but their appeal in the Christian sector has been much more widespread. Anyone who listens to and enjoys Christian music knows these are big names! I'm looking forward to this concert! "

Illya wrote on Aug 24, 2007 10:17 AM:

" These are both GREAT bands. The music is rock but the message is love. You can bring children of all ages to this concert. For those of you that prefer a different message - well, wait for a different venue. I predict this show will sell out. "

Jars of Clay wrote on Aug 24, 2007 9:39 AM:

" is a good band, period. Christian or not. They had a couple hits back in the day on secular radio stations, and have been really popular with the christian music stations throughout all the years. Not all of their songs are all about God or Jesus, some are just about normal human issues, just like secular music. They are very musically talented. "

jared wrote on Aug 24, 2007 9:20 AM:

" If you don't like Christian music, then why bother taking your time to post about it? Just ignore it and get along with it. Also, Jars of Clay and Third Day are pretty good bands (whether you like "Christian" music or not). I actually worked at DQ in Normal with Brad Avery's sister Jenna many years ago and I graduated from and now work at the college Jars of Clay met at (Greenville College) "

This should sell out, wrote on Aug 24, 2007 8:56 AM:

" as long as all the bible thumpers on these comment boards buy a ticket. "

to:great just great... wrote on Aug 24, 2007 8:55 AM:

" So what if you don't like their message and won't be buying a ticket? Who cares about your beliefs, likes and dislikes, or whether you attend any particular event? You have, though, given a fine confirmation of what's going on around us today: "For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power." Thanks for proving the accuracy of the Bible, anyway, even if your expressed opinions are otherwise pointless. "

This show wrote on Aug 24, 2007 8:55 AM:

" should be a sell out here in bible thumping Bloomington. I think I'll save my money for something a much better, Three Days Grace and Seether. Real rock shows. "

Excited wrote on Aug 24, 2007 8:32 AM:

" Both bands are great! This should be a sell out show. I hope all that are a little bit interested in Christ should attend. It will change your life! "

you people stink wrote on Aug 24, 2007 8:26 AM:

" Do you have to bash people of faith any time you can for any article? "

Reply to local wrote on Aug 24, 2007 8:02 AM:

" RE: Since you love contempory Christian music, I think you will enjoy this. I will be taking my 13 and 15 year olds. They have listened to both groups for several years. To: Great just great. Glad you won't be buying a ticket; save your money for your rock concerts. I don't remember ever hearing that the Coliseum was built for sports and rock concerts only (which they have had plenty of). Hopefully they bring in more Christian artists to provide people with a variety of choices. "

Re; Ugh*** wrote on Aug 24, 2007 7:53 AM:

" How would you know the pink- haired lady is on the religious channel? Admit it, you like watching her show!! WELCOME HOME BANDS!!! Ya got ALOT of fans out there! Have a GREAT show!! "

TO LOCAL wrote on Aug 24, 2007 6:54 AM:

" Both bands are excellent---My teenager's love them and I am 40 something and would LOVE to see them in concert. They play some mellow--some rock. Great lyrics. Great message---you'll leave feeling good guaranteed! "

AWESOME! wrote on Aug 24, 2007 6:26 AM:

" Third Day is awesome...saw them in Peoria 2 or 3 years ago. I will be there for sure!!! (They are a modern worship type band...kind of like Casting Crowns...I sure wish they were coming too!) "

Seriously? wrote on Aug 24, 2007 12:28 AM:

" And they wonder why this place is losing millions of dollars a year. Jars of Clay had one hit song back in 1995. I was in high school then and I still wouldn't pay more than $5 to see them perform. Never heard of Third Day. "

Eric H. wrote on Aug 24, 2007 12:09 AM:

" Grant moved to Normal. And to "Local," both of these bands have a huge number of really good songs. I think both can appeal to a wide age range. Third Day can make the building shake, but they also do well on the slower / more reflective songs. Their singer's voice is very good and well suited to both. Jars in my view is a little harder to pinpoint musically; well, I guess lyrically, too. "

To: Local wrote on Aug 23, 2007 11:57 PM:

" Both of these bands are cornerstones of the Christian music scene and I would say that young and old will love the concert. The album to start on for Jars would be their first one, self titled Jars of Clay, even though they are all good. As for Third Day get any of their albums they are all pretty good. "

Local wrote on Aug 23, 2007 9:52 PM:

" I love Christian music but I am not very familiar with these two bands (I have heard both names but not familiar with their songs). Would anyone have any input on them? Is this for teenagers or young adults or would this be for middle agedpeople as well. I love contemporary christian music. Thank you. "

disciple wrote on Aug 23, 2007 9:29 PM:

" Ugh and great just great . . God loves you and so do I. I'll be praying for you. "

DAY wrote on Aug 23, 2007 8:02 PM:

" awesome - these bands ROCK!!! "

great just great... wrote on Aug 23, 2007 7:49 PM:

" more Christian propaganda maybe the band has some talent. However I do not agree with their message, therefore I will not be buying a ticket. I would like to see some more rock shows smaller tours are fine. The GreenDay show in Peoria in a couple years back was a great show. This is a joke. Fundamentalist propaganda is not a rock show is is a Christian message advertised as a rock band. We have had a couple of good shows with a some real rock bands but we need many many more. Come BN crank it up a notch or 10. "

great wrote on Aug 23, 2007 6:27 PM:

" but i work Fridays. too bad not on Saturday "

Jars Fan! wrote on Aug 23, 2007 6:15 PM:

" This is going to be a great show! The combination of Jars and Third Day makes for a great show. If you have never seen Jars of Clay perform you really need to go to the show. By the way the concert at Second Presbyterian was in 2005 not 1995 and that show too was great! Hope to see a sell out at the Coliseum for this one! "

Ugh wrote on Aug 23, 2007 5:43 PM:

" Christian propoganda comes to The Judy! What's next.....the pink haired lady from the religious channel? "

Me wrote on Aug 23, 2007 5:41 PM:

" Third Day and Jars of Clay are great choices! Let's pack the house so we get more great opportunities like this one. "

Luther Billis wrote on Aug 23, 2007 5:12 PM:

" This is one event that ought to do well here in Fundieville, aka B/N. "

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