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Moby

Discussion in 'Music Ministry' started by gekko, Dec 7, 2005.

  1. gekko

    gekko New Member

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    Has anyone ever heard of this artist? i came across his music just the other day... and i've been listening to his song "Lift me up" for the past two hours... amazing stuff.

    www.moby.com
     
  2. gekko

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    does anyone know if this guy is a christian or not? i have heard that he is. but i havnt been able to find out. i dont know why it doesnt say anything anywhere about anything. well, i cant find anything anyways.

    (knowing you people you'll say that since it doesnt say anywhere that he's a christian or not, you'd probably say he wasnt... its not good to assume.)

    im just wondering. that's all.
     
  3. Filmproducer

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    Moby is a vegan and a minimalist, but I do not know if he is a Christian. I like to listen to him occasionally.
     
  4. nate

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    I don't think he claims to be a Christian artist although a friend has told me that he is personally. I can't find where he said anything about being a Christian.But that doesn't mean anything.So I'm not gonna judge Matthew 7:1
     
  5. Gold Dragon

    Gold Dragon Well-Known Member

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    I've been a Moby fan for about a decade.

    I'm more of a fan of his earlier techno tracks, my favourite one being First Cool Hive.

    He has stated in the past that he is a Christian and does talk about Christian issues in his Journal, but mostly with criticism towards the "Christian right".
     
  6. Filmproducer

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    I'm more of a fan of his earlier techno tracks

    same here
     
  7. Ben W

    Ben W Active Member
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    I have heard that he is a Christian, but I am unsure of which denomination he affiliates himself too.
     
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    I'm part of the "I'm not sure department" on this one. I have heard that he has commented on being a "Christian" at some point, but he is also very much a leftist when it comes to a lot of political stances...not that i think political opinions does or doesn't make a Christian; but it is part of the "fruit" we can bear.

    Personally i don't listen to him because of his affiliation with groups like moveon.org and their "Bush is a nazi" fascination.

    my 2 cents
     
  9. Emily25069

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    Moby claims to be a Christian but does not attend church. There was an article about it in relevent magazine a few months ago, but I couldnt find the link to it online.
     
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    Is this the one that was harpooned by Captain Ahab? :confused:
     
  11. Baptist in Richmond

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    Well, if that is the case, then why did you introduce his political affiliation into the discussion? I have been identified by some as "very much a leftist" but nobody has ever used that as a jumping point to question my faith.

    You don't listen to him because of his politics? Wow.....

    Regards,
    BiR
     
  12. bobbyd

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    Is there anything wrong with not listening to someone because of their political leanings?

    If i see someone who is promoting "political" issues (although i think they do cross the line to moral and ethical) like abortion or gay rights...i will not waste my time or money on them; be it music, movies, etc.
     
  13. Johnv

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    Is this the same musician who did the score for the James Bond movie "Die Another Day"? I absolutely loved the score.

    I believe the name "Moby" comes from the fact that he's related to Herman Melville, or something like that. Cool, huh?
     
  14. Johnv

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    One is free to choose or refrain from music for whatever reason they wish. For example, I like Elton John music, and continue to be so, despite the fact that he's a public homosexual.
     
  15. Baptist in Richmond

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    No, as that is your right.

    So you are saying that the artist's political affiliation can and will limit the enjoyment you get from listening to the music?
    Hmmmm...................

    Regards,
    BiR
     
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