Is it good or bad for the Jews to have someone who is so outwardly religious involved in secular culture?

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Question: Is it good or bad for the Jews to have someone who is so outwardly religious involved in secular culture?
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Published: Saturday, July 28, 2007

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Visitor Comments: 120

  • (120) ANON , October 21, 2009

    Positive

    Wars, Fights, Misunderstandings usually occur when opponents or even friends forget to communicate their aspirations and beliefs. Respect and tolerance, that is what this singer is all about.

  • (119) Arik Ben Judah , October 21, 2009

    The Jews Have?

    Is the question legitimate? Shouldn't the question be, "Is it good or bad that HaShem has" This man is doing his part to show the world that HaShem really does exist. He belongs to HaShem. If HaShem didn't want him doing what he is doing then I think HaShem is big enough deal with it. THis isn't about, "Jews" It's about HaShem

  • (118) Colten , September 22, 2009

    Matthew Rand grow up

    It is ridiculous that you can come on here and say that what this man is doing is unfortunate based on the fact that you do not like the beats. How can beats be inherently perverse. People like you should be ashamed of themselves. This man is praising God and you are telling him that is wrong. Matisyahu and people like him are helping to spread God's word and people like you are the reason the have a hard time reaching people. No wonder kids today have a hard time becoming christians. They see people like you and think of it as a list of do's and dont's and that is not what christianity is about at all. It is about following the teaching of God. If you continue your ways then we will miss out on an entire generation of kids. And FYI the songs that you consider holy such as Amazing Grace were just old bar toons with new lyrics added to them so do a little research before you decide that what a man is doing to further the Faith is unfortunate in your eyes. Maybe take a look at yourself and see what you have done lately

  • (117) Anonymous , September 6, 2009

    response

    No offense! Who is Matt Miller to tell anybody about anything? The problem today is that the orthodox Jewish faith is still fighting the 1960's. Religion, Science, and Culture are no mutually exclusive propositions. Why can't a religious Jew be a NY Yankee fan? This makes no sense. If you go to live in Israel, you still will not go to the Israeli Cinema, Soccer matches, or plays? Are they goyim also? Something is clearly wrong in the Jewish faith!

  • (116) Matthew Rand , September 4, 2009

    The secular degrades the holy

    I think it is unfortunate that Matisyahu expresses himself in this way. Rap and reggae promote all sorts of perversity. I believe that it is inherent in the music itself with the beats and such. There are many people that have the idea that "reaching the children" means lowering what is holy for the children to "get it". Instead, we should be lifting the children up to what is holy. The Christian world has many examples of the "holy" becoming vulgar. "Christian rock-n-roll", "Christian rap"..they trivialize their message. Jewish music is designed to lift the soul. Rap and Reggae are designed to appeal to the lower senses of the body.

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