I think that when contemporary churches use these mediums as elements of their “worship,” their intentions may be to let congregants see what God has brought so many people out of. I believe that this is the “context” that NS’ers claimed when the band performed AC/DC’s Highway to Hell. Perfectly good intentions I believe.

What they don’t understand is that by showing and performing these things in a church setting where people have a preconceived notion that this church is only out to help them, they view the media more favorably. This can easily lead to a positive view of whatever sin is being described in the song.

Let’s use this example.

Singing about a “Hard drinkin man’s man” and “whiskey bent and hell bound” in a place where people think they are coming to learn how to live a righteous life is only misleading them. By chronically using this type of song for “worship” can lead to worshipers thinking something like, “If this person who used to be “hell bent” can find a place in this church, then why can’t I do these things? Clearly I’ll still be accepted.”

I agree with what you have said, but this song doesn’t fit the argument that they might make for a H to H song. The context suggests that they’re actually describing Heaven.

Flat out blasphemy.

Agreed. How can we combat this desecration of the church?

If you’re there, leave and pray.

If you’re not there, point it out and pray.