Mainstream rockers turning Christian...

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Just wondering what people think about these mainstream rockers who have 'found the Lord'.

For instance,

1) Drummer Nikko McBrain of Iron Maiden became a Christian a few years ago

2) Guitarist and founding member from Korn (can't remember his name off hand) left the band due to conversion

3) Though not sure how true this is, I have heard that Dave Mustaine from Megadeth and even Alice Cooper had gone the way of the Christian experience.

Even though my first reaction is: "PRAISE THE LORD!", Part of me asks the question:

How sincere do you think they are or do they understand the walk of a Christian?

For instance, one interview with Nikko McBrain seemed to justify the rock and roll lifestyle that surrounds one in that environment as 'Well, I'm a sinner'. In other words, if I fall and do the things that I used to do because that is what I'm surrounded with everyday, it is because I'm a frail human'.

That almost sounds like justifying sin to me. I could be wrong. Maybe I misunderstood the context of McBrain's statement.

Comments?

 

[Sempill]

I think Nikko understands what it's all about. I read somewhere that he plays in worship at the church he attends. First Sunday he did that he was far more nervous than when getting up in front of a stadium audience with his 'day-job'.

I think his decision to stay with Iron Maiden is the right one. God bless the guy.

Jari

 

[Lewis]

You know something, when I watch TBN sometimes I see some people on there that I thought would never be on there. Who have turned Christians, from movie stars to rockers and soul singers. Just goes to show you how powerful our God is.

 

[Sempill]

Absolutely. They keep trickling in. It's great to see. It's like you could start ticking them off from a list of who's who...

Blessings, Jari