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A while ago, we published an article
wherein we exposed a so-called "Gospel Dancehall" artist who
blatantly proclaimed how "Jesus Christ" was going to make him some
serious cash ("bling-bling").
After that, we reported
on the "Marlin Music Awards", and their completely ungodly behavior
and mentality. "Gospel Reggae Super Stars" worship each other and
even proclaim on the Dubroom message boards that "it sure is nice (for a
ministry) to be honored on earth".
And just recently, the CRC released another article,
wherein we reported how "Gospel Reggae Artists" were boo-ed off stage
in Jamaica, and wrote about the reaction of the so-called ministers who were
shocked that they were in fact judged rather than worshipped by the audience.
Today, the CRC received a forwarded email. It was the newsletter of the
well-known "Gospel Reggae" "ministry". People subscribe to
this news letter because they want to stay informed about the self-proclaimed
"ministry". But when you read the news letter, it's only about
business. Buy this, buy that, buy such and buy so. And, oh yes, we just opened
a new office and hired some more people so that you can buy even more.
None of these things seem to bother people within the marketplace of the
"Christian" industry. It seems like many of them are so spiritually
handicapped, that they are unable to see the ungodly and even satanic principal
at work behind this all.
But now, something happened which may serve as an eye-opener for some people
who find themselves caught in the claws of the spiritual slave masters.
Maybe they don't have "eyes to see", as Jesus Christ stated. But
they sure have money. And their love for their money may now very well drive
them into a position wherein they can no longer fool themselves and others into
believing that they are somehow involved in a "ministry".
On the "Lion of Zion" message boards, which by the way hasn't that
much participation anymore, someone posted
(PDF)
a message wherein (s)he expressed shock. Let's quote:
I have recently aproached several artists for dub plates. Christian
artists have come back to me with prices ranging from £200 to £500 PER
DUB!!! Does ANYONE pay this sort of money? How many Christian sound systems
are there? I am not talking about record bag DJ's, but sounds, those that own
and maintain a sound system. It is my strong conviction that we are in this
together as one body, to share the Gospel. I am not after personal fame or
fortune and discourage artists from calling my name in dubs, it is ALL about
His Majesty, JESUS!
Someone senses, that something is wrong. Claiming to want to do something
for Jesus, let's call it a "ministry", the person who wrote the above
apparently seems to think that there is a certain limit on the amount of money
a so-called "Christian artist" can ask a so-called "Christian
Sound system".
So, obviously, one could ask: how many dollars (or pounds, or euros) does it
take to cross from a ministry to a business?
Apparently, 500 pounds has gone over that border.
But what border are we talking about, here? The amount of money someone has
in his bank account? Would 500 pounds be too much when someone is a
millionaire?
Obviously, that border is highly speculative. And we don't need to go in
that direction either. For it is clear, that the 500 Pounds border has nothing
to do with the Christian message and everything to do with someone's personal
budget.
So, what is the real border?
Let's take a closer look.
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