Kanye West

[KingsGambit]

A few months ago, there were reports that Kanye West had decided to become a Christian. A lot of people were skeptical. I'll admit I was skeptical, too.

But seeing this article this morning (warning: this is a secular music magazine; there is no profanity in the article, but I can't speak as to any ads or links that might be elsewhere on the site) changed my mind. Naturally, the media is focusing on the fact that he went around asking people working on his new album "Jesus is King" not to engage in premarital sex during the process. But this excerpt caught my attention instead:

These sound like the words of someone who really has decided to follow Jesus. Pray that he stays on the right track. There are temptations for anyone who decides to follow Jesus; his are more high profile than those of most.

[Bill the Cat]

Joel Osteen invited him to Lakewood...

[One Bad Pig]

His wife was just baptized Armenian Orthodox.

[mossrose]

Joel Osteen invited him to Lakewood...

[seer]

A few months ago, there were reports that Kanye West had decided to become a Christian. A lot of people were skeptical. I'll admit I was skeptical, too.

But seeing this article this morning (warning: this is a secular music magazine; there is no profanity in the article, but I can't speak as to any ads or links that might be elsewhere on the site) changed my mind. Naturally, the media is focusing on the fact that he went around asking people working on his new album "Jesus is King" not to engage in premarital sex during the process. But this excerpt caught my attention instead:



These sound like the words of someone who really has decided to follow Jesus. Pray that he stays on the right track. There are temptations for anyone who decides to follow Jesus; his are more high profile than those of most.

I hope it works out!

[Cow Poke]

I just get a little nervous when somebody so seemingly emotionally unstable steps up to be a spokesmen for the Risen Lord. But, God can fix that, too.

[Catholicity]

I just get a little nervous when somebody so seemingly emotionally unstable steps up to be a spokesmen for the Risen Lord. But, God can fix that, too.

I think it would also take a good therapist acting as God's instrument..... I'm not being blasphemous, I just think someone like that needs therapy.

[Cow Poke]

I think it would also take a good therapist acting as God's instrument..... I'm not being blasphemous, I just think someone like that needs therapy.

He snapped my daughter out of depression, drugs, bad attitude.... without a therapist, so I know He can do it.

[myth]

Kanye's flirted with religious themes for a while, including releasing an album named "Yeezus" in 2013. Titles on that album include "Black Skinhead", "I Am A God", "Hold My Liquor". If you're not offended by explicit lyrics, google the lyrics to "I Am A God".

Anyways, I'm not holding my breath. The dude's crazy.

[Cow Poke]

Kanye's flirted with religious themes for a while, including releasing an album named "Yeezus" in 2013. Titles on that album include "Black Skinhead", "I Am A God", "Hold My Liquor". If you're not offended by explicit lyrics, google the lyrics to "I Am A God".

Anyways, I'm not holding my breath. The dude's crazy.

Really good to see you, sir.

[myth]

Really good to see you, sir.

Thanks! Been super busy with work and life lately, guess I haven't been around in a while...even lurking like I normally do. :P

[seanD]

I'm still not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing. On one hand, dude has a whole lot of influence in a very dark and lost entertainment culture. On the other hand, as a futurist, I tend to lean towards it being a bad thing, like this may be the beginning of a counterfeit Christianity.

[mossrose]

I'm still not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing. On one hand, dude has a whole lot of influence in a very dark and lost entertainment culture. On the other hand, as a futurist, I tend to lean towards it being a bad thing, like this may be the beginning of a counterfeit Christianity.

Um, counterfeit Christianity has been around for oh, about 2000 years, my fellow futurist. Nothing new about that.

I am going to reserve thoughts on Kanye until there is or isn't more evidence of a genuine conversion.

[Cow Poke]

Um, counterfeit Christianity has been around for oh, about 2000 years, my fellow futurist. Nothing new about that.

I am going to reserve thoughts on Kanye until there is or isn't more evidence of a genuine conversion.

Yes, as with my own daughter's miraculous turnaround - time will tell. So far, she's a changed woman!

[KingsGambit]

I'm still not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing. On one hand, dude has a whole lot of influence in a very dark and lost entertainment culture. On the other hand, as a futurist, I tend to lean towards it being a bad thing, like this may be the beginning of a counterfeit Christianity.

If your theology causes you to view somebody professing Christ as a bad thing, then you need to change your theology.

Also -

But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.