Merriam-Webster defines blasphemy as: the act of insulting
or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God. I recently received an
article that epitomizes and so clearly demonstrates this definition. The
article described a recent “heavy metal” concert in Houston by the band
“Lamb of God”. I have to admit that since coming into the faith I haven’t kept
up with the hard rock or heavy metal scene, so I’m not critiquing this band
based on my knowledge of the genre. The issue here is that of the name of the
band and what this band represents.
After a little online research, I can relay to you that this
band is not, nor do they claim to be Christian. To the contrary, their lyrics
while using some scripture are anything but, and 2
Peter 3:16 comes to mind. According
to Wikipedia,
Lamb of God's genre is commonly disputed by fans and critics alike, they are
mainly considered groove metal. The group also incorporates the
elements of death metal, thrash metal,
speed metal,
hardcore punk,
and metal core. If
you wish, you can find their videos online and can attach whichever label you
find appropriate.
In scripture the Third
Commandment , Exodus 20:7, admonishes believers to NOT use the name of God
in vain. Examples include, trivializing His name, using His name to advance
negative purposes, using profanity, and using euphemisms. Anything outside of
honoring or worshipping God when using His name is considered a violation of
this commandment.
I continue to shudder at what the public is willing to
embrace as music, but I understand that popular music has always reflected the
state of our current culture and it is blatantly obvious that we as a people
are in a major state of moral decline. We see in all forms of media that God is
being shoved to the side and the Truth of God as preserved in the Holy
Scriptures is being considered by today’s generation as tales and fables. So,
does it really matter what God has to say on the matter? Acts
12:21-22 provides an example of how seriously God views blasphemy. The Lamb
of God is a most Holy title of the one who sacrificed His life so that we all
might live. Any other use of this name as I understand it and scripture proves
is blasphemy and an abomination without a doubt.
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