Even though there are a lot of people who don't believe in God, do you still get affected by songs or movies about God? :\

I was listening (really listening, to where the words sink in, even if you think you know the song, sometimes you don't really pay attention to the lyrics), and this song was so sweet that it made me cry and such.
Don't Take The Girl
Listen to song... ...I hope the links work. :\
But I was just wondering, even if people don't believe in God, do you still get moved or affected when you listen to a heartfelt song that deals with God? Or watch a movie that deals with all of this? :\ Or do you kind of shrug it off or get annoyed and irked because you had to listen to it/watch it?

I believe in God and generally songs about God don't move me, unless you count the Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei as Gregorian chants. I think those are beautiful pieces of music, but even then I value them for their musical qualities, not anything about God.

Of course, any kind of art deals with things I may not neccesarily believe in.

Aaaah what is life if you don't get affected by others emotions?

If a story talks to me about how someone feels I can normally relate in some way- even if I don't believe in God.

Tim McGraw's 'Don't Take The Girl' is a very good country song. People should look at the video. I too am moved by works of art even if I do not believe exactly as the artists does. Art dealing with the goddess and magic for instance.

Awesome God by Rich Mullins is one of my favorite Christian songs but I am sure many here would detest it.

If songs and movies mention mythology, it's ok with me most of the time. I listen to a lot of folklore metal dealing with the different european pagans and religious sects as well as other music that mentions god or religious themes... Like David from Disturbed is a jew so the new song 'inside the fire' is talking about the jewish hell but I've listened to it quite a bit lately. It's suppose to be an emotional sound about his girlfriend commiting suicide and how the devil was trying to get him to kill himself so he could be with her again. It's quite an amazing song in the context of the mythology and the themes that deal with it.

I like venturing to listen to new music. I think I will look these up and take a listen. ;P
Thanks for the reply.



Oh, okay. I was just really curious. I know I've cried on movies that dealt with something I've never gone through, and it's because I felt I could relate to the characters, and feel their loss or what it would be like to be in their predicament.

I just didn't know how things like this would affect someone who doesn't believe in God. But of course everyone has to go through the pain of losing someone, so that in itself would be a means to relate to something like a song or movie, even if God was mentioned.

Anyways, thank you also for replying!

Ah, I'm not bothered by most songs about God. I suppose I've always heard them all my life, so I'm just used to them. People can sing about what they want, for all I care, as long as it's not sending a negative message. I agree with Church in that I too love chants and hymns. They're so beautiful, it brings me nearly to tears. Perhaps it's the beauty of the languages that I am able to understand, and the message that seeps through those ancient, beautiful words.

It depends. If we're talking about christian music as in pure songs of praise, nope, that doesn't do anything for me. But if you mean a great song that also is religious, definitely. Specifically, some of the songs by Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, Johnny Cash and Bach's religious pieces really do it for me. I don't think it has anything to do with god exactly, it has more to do with artists writing songs about things that are deeply important to them, and christianity was important to soul and country singers in a way it wasn't to rock and roll musicians.

Exactly. I enjoy Gregorian Chants not because of their religious aspect but instead for the musical qualities of the pieces.

Oh, I've never seen the video. I will need to do that. It'll probably just make me cry more though.



I was really shocked to learn that David is a jew, and that his father wanted him to follow in his footsteps, or something like that. ;P I was like, "No way. Not the guy who did Stupified." ...But hm, I haven't listened to Inside the Fire. :\ I will have to do that also.



I've never really been to church... *cough* and haven't really heard any hymns or anything like that. :\ But I am definitely going to check out some of what churchanddestroy posted. I do like simply instrumental music, for just the beautiful sounds and peacefulness that I get from listening to it.



I've tried to listen to gospel before, and I just couldn't, for the most part. I think it's wonderful that a lot of people seem to feel in a better place and closer to God by listening and singing to them, but I just have not felt that way yet. :\ I do love songs that just have a great meaning in them, and is very touching and heartfelt.

I cried when in A Neverending story , when Atreyus' horse gets caught in the mud , the saddness takes him over and he sinks ............ I bawled ! but I don't believe it was real. do you ? same with people who don't believe in God. you don't need to believe in something to be emotionally moved.

I am moved by alot of Gosple music , but I don't believe in Jesus .

Oh man does that bring me back to my childhood.

Lol, no I think it is a really good question! Curious is always good in my book

Makes the differences between us all just that little bit smaller when you think about things like this.

Grrrr Ripley for making me think about that darn scene

Awww, you big softie, Rip!

I was 'too old' when I first saw Neverending Story lol but the song by Limahl is good. I did cry during one of the Superman's from the 80s when his girl dies but then he flies around the world backwards to go back in time. Some movies and songs today have moved me. Many country songs do the trick because of the topics they deal with. I prefer CCM over gospel when it comes to Christian music. There are some movies that have moved me too as an adult and such. Crying is for girls so I try not to haha well at least when watching a movie.

Awesome God always brings tears to my eyes, and even goosebumps.

Oh me too! One of the best child movies ever!

I'm a big softie, I can cry over a Kodak commercial, so yes, God stuff gets me. Perhaps I want it to be true so bad that it hits that place, but also I fully accept that all that mushy goodness about God might not be true at all. When we die, we die.

I have hope in God, but also think he might not be there at all. And that too has caused many tears for me.

wow, glad to hear someone else cried during that scene - I don't like watching that movie because of just that one part........what do you mean it isn't real???

I am moved by anything that touches on my emotions regardless of whether it involves something I don't believe in......if a song touches on true emotions where you can feel what the person is singing about, then I have a reaction regardless of whether it fits into my belief system.

You're never too old for the Neverending Story!

I am moved deeply by glory glory hallelujah, sung by Elvis, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3g0VKHiTAo

I have to admit its more about Elvis's singing then 'god' sorry..

I love Amazing Grace, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3XdXEJEI4E not for the god either again 'sorry' but that we all have ephipany's that have nothing to do with religion but in the course of life and Elvis of course........this man had some serious pipes...

To be sincere...no.In fact, i find them cursis.

With the only songs i have feeled emotionated were with "39" of Queen, and "107 steps" of Bjork.

Like many other people have already said ;P, I cried on that part. XP It was so heartwrenching. ...Plus I cry on everything. I was talking to a co-worker of mine one day about crying over a Futurama episode, and another co-worker comes in and overhears me, and he's like, "The dog episode, right?" And I was like, "Yes! XP"

But anyways, now I'm in the mood to watch Neverending Story again.



Crying is not just for girls. ;P I think it can be sweet to see a guy crying, depending on what situation it is. It means that he's not trying to put on this tough-man facade ;P, and instead can be emotionally and deeply moved or not afraid to show how heartfelt his feelings are.

Oh, and I loved the video for Don't Take The Girl. Made me cry again. XP



Aw, I know what you mean. I've felt that way too a lot of times. Sometimes I will just be in emotional distress, and just question everything about everything. ...But I think deep down in my heart, I know that there's a God. It just might not necessarily be the one in the Bible, or a God whose views I would like to believe in. ...But I can't base this on anything solid, just the belief and emotions that I feel when thinking about a higher power.



...I find it kind of interesting to see that a lot of songs that might deal with God are generally liked just because of the music behind it, and not the actual meaning. ;P Although there are times where I will like a song simply because of the music, and then when I actually listen to the lyrics, I'm like, "Wow, and I like this song... why?" Because it will deal with something that I completely do not believe in. ;P But I do agree that just the music itself can be incredibly beautiful and amazing.

Yes, I find it very attractive to see that a man is not afraid of showing some emotion. Men can cry just as much as girls can. We're just taught that men have to act tough in order to be men, and women have to act weak in order to be women. Otherwise homosexual slurs get thrown about and things get nasty, which is just wrong. Anyway, yes, guys can cry; there's nothing wrong with it. I've never seen A Neverending Story!! Now I'll have to go watch it so I actually know what we're talking about...

I didn't see the Neverending Story until I was in my 20's. I'm in my 40's , have seen it many times and still cry. you shouldn't have to 'not try' to cry. that's an overrated old insecure definition of a man. My brother was 6 foot 230 lbs and could be as mean as a rattler ( he had a short fuse) , but he would also cry very easily. movies , music , ect...

Oh really I was just playing lol. I cry easily at times. Movies can shake me up almost to the point though but it just does not come out. The Notebook for one. Songs can make me cry though. Thinking about things can make me cry at times too. I just like playing around at times and saying such and such is for girls. Like if a coworker was to say he was sleepy I would say 'sleeping is for girls' but I do not really mean it lol tis just a habit I picked up from a good friend.

He he I always cry during shows like Medium, I was watching it last night then this add came on....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlYSEt1T55E

Made my boyfriend laugh.

It's odd, I saw the Neverending Story as a kid and didn't cry, but I cried at the death of the Terminator in Terminator 2.

I don't pay to much attention to the lyrics, just interested in the way the music sounds and since I can't abide country music it does nothing for me.

Exactly. I can get into music in just about any genre as long as it jives with my mood. Often, I put my own interpretation to the music. I was raised around music and enjoy listening to contemporary Christian music every now and then, because of the many talented artists, but also because it does bring back some fond memories.

This is one of favorite Christian songs I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me. The acoustics that eventually come into this song always have a pleasant effect on my mood, but then, I'm a sucker for strings. This video doesn't give musical justice to the song at all, but I love the video coupled with this song...it moves me every time.



OMG Belle, I laughed 'til I cried watching that. I don't think she's gonna be alright.

I love your country's commercials. Aussie Awesome!!!

by whimsicalreverie:

This is a very interesting thought and question. I'm not an Atheist, but I'm not orthadoxed anything either. I cannot get the song to play on my computer, but I read the lyrics. Unless it's actually a gosbel or religious song, which there aren't many secular areas that are being played, I take these songs as art pieces being sung with feeling and creativity from the artist. I have recently bought the Celtic Thunder cd, being a Celtic Woman fan, and there is one song out of many I enjoy listening too, and I don't feel anything bad listening to it. Heartland, which has references to Lord and Christ and having mercy, (in English and Gaelic I presumed), and yet it is comforting, because of the way the song is being played. I think songs like these, and movies, are not messages of prosytelizing, but as art pieces that move your heart that any art pieces do. The religious aspect of the piece, song or movie, are part of the story and the art, and should be considered as such.

by Clovis:

I just don't listen to Christian songs, so there isn't a chance to detest it.

by whimsicalreverie:

Neither have I, or owned and read the bible, so you're not alone here, Sweetcheeks.

by Clovis:

You know what happens, when they play country songs backwards? The guy gets his girl, his truck, and his dog, back!

I love that, Watchful.




Good one!

I wish I knew of this video when I made my thread about unconditional love.... makes me rewonder if its actually possible for a human to love like that but this dad just looking at the care when he carries and places his son on the bycicle completely excausted from the swim, thanks for linking this

Oh my goodness, I didn't watch The Notebook, but I read it, and I cried like a baby. I told myself I can never pick up that book ever again. XP And that's probably why I never watched the movie.

Aw, and see, it is so touching to hear that a guy can cry about certain songs, or when they think of certain things. It just makes me very emotional. XP I guess because it's supposed to be unexpected of guys to show emotions like that, since they feel as if they have to hold it in. I've seen a few guys crying, and it just breaks my heart. I mean, don't get me wrong, I hate seeing anyone cry, females and males alike, and it'll just make me cry even when I'm trying to make them feel better, but seeing a guy cry is just more unexpected, but not bad at all. ...Unless it's something silly, like spilt milk.



I wasn't really a huge country fan, but my sister is, and she literally made me listen to the lyrics. So finally I was like, "Fine. XP" and then when I listened to it I actually came to love it. And there's another country song that I really like called "What Hurts The Most" by Rascall Flatts. Even though I don't really listen to country, I do like particular songs, depending on the meaning mostly. ;P



Me too. Although I never really listen to rap either, there are a few songs that I do like, depending on either the music or the lyrics. ...And not the whole murdering/gangster type lyrics. ;P I like the ones that really make you think.



I like Celtic music also. My neighbor gave me a Celtic cd because he knew that I liked the music, and even though they sing in Gaelic, I still love it because it just sounds so beautiful and relaxing. I have no idea what they're singing about. XP They could be singing about worshipping a purple bunny and I would never know.



I haven't read the bible from front to back, but have read passages here and there, and all of Genesis and Revelations. Plus just different sections of the Bible, like Psalms, and stories that I read when I was younger, with Samson and Delilah, and Job, and all of that. ...I've never been baptized either. Is that a bad thing? :\



That's funny. I used to tease my sister, and tell her that country songs are mostly about people singing about their truck, women, beer, and hunting. ;P Of course that's not true, but I loved to tease her about it. So it was just funny to read your post about all of that.

To innerspace: Thank you!

by whimsicalreverie:

They may as well be! *He he* But, yes, it is relaxing hearing them sing it. I use a lot of my celtic cd's to meditate with. *Sigh*

I like to not think so, because, yeah, neither have I! So, that is another thing you join me with.


It was a joke my hubby told me years back, and I still get giggles thinking about it.

Believe it or not, I listen to country music to also relax me.

lmao that was good !!

and 107 steps -- like it . I have the sound track to Dancer in the Dark.

Absolutely it's possible for a human to love like that...you saw it for yourself. Just as we are capable of unconditional hate, we too, are capable of its opposite.

BTW, thank you for taking the time to watch it. I thought you might be interested in a short story behind the father/son team.

Unconditional love plus technology...an amazing duo.

Unconditional love plus awareness...the ultimate duo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS596VsNEOE&NR=1

Thanks again, yeah I must admit I looked into it myself after watching it, if I could end up half the man the dad is I think I should be satisfied with my life.

Be sure that I take the time to read what I personally find worth in reading and I took note of some fine presentations from you lately

Song is not about god it just references God when things are bad in the song as do most christians. I do like this song but I don't think it has anything to do with God.

Great dad doing great things for his son!!!!

Your thoughtful comment is beyond appreciation...thank you C.

For the record, I always take note of your postings, and for good reason.

Is is true what some studies show, that Denmark is the happiest place on Earth?

I used to believe in god but i realised its not so much whether god exists or not that is important, but that we want so much for god to be real. For me anyway the injustice and cruelty I saw made it seem unbearable, that all this could go on without impunity.

In the end what is the difference between something being real and something being percieved as real, if god didnt exist we would have to invent him right ?

If there is a need to imagine such a thing to explain why we all are conscious of our existance, then who is to say what is real. What is real is what we imagine and not what is, because what is, cannot be perceived, thats my point. So in a way gods, ghosts aliens and anything else you can conjure up in your imagination is in some way real to your experiance. It may not be real to anyone else but it lives on in your consciousness as strong as you choose it be.

I follow God but never liked songs that mention God or movies ....