I'm not saying every song should be an altar call, but I would expect Christian artists to avoid "shallow christianity". Jesus is not my 'homeboy', He is my Savior.
Ashamed by Pillar
You are afraid to say it's true reality escapes you
Time after time you try to prove to yourself you're right
But your ways are not the way how long do you have to play
This game before you see I'm right it's not just a game it's a fight
You're afraid to hold out your hand don't be afraid to take a stand
Chorus
It's a shame to be ashamed
To be ashamed of the One that we should glorify
You are afraid of the price you'll pay will you be strong or walk away
You're reasons are runnin' thin all that's left to do is give in
Inside this generation of sin there's only one place to begin
And it's at the starting line or you will be left behind
You say it's hard to believe in something you can't see
A choice you make today will affect you eternally
Now I'm here to stay
And I've made a change
And I won't go away
From the One who gave live
I have to admit that I cringed at that! lol But to the kid on the street, the term Savior may mean nothing, where the term "homeboy" means his protector,the one watching his back, the one he goes to when he's in trouble, the one who helps him fight his enemies. It might get THAT kid to thinking that maybe he should check out this Jesus.
Even Jesus himself spoke in parables and in such a way that the people of his day would undestand and continue to seek answers.
I just can't see where this is worse than listening to drugs,sex,abuse,murder...