Comments on: Merchants of Cool: Teens, Culture, and MTV http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/ reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) n. a teenage rebellion against low expectations Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:44:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Suzie http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-515277 Suzie Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:24:23 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=363#comment-515277 I totally agree with what Kiley says .All things Disney are becoming less and less innocent.For example the show Hannah Montana was a cute little show when it first started up and as Miley got older and older she started to act like the world. She claims she's a Christians, but last time I checked Christians don't go around taking pictures of themselves in their underwear with a expression that makes you think shes about to seduce you . Its disgusting and she tries to be taken seriously as an adult but that's not the way you do it.I used to like Miley Cyrus but now I don't know who she is and she doesn't know who she is either. (Or it seems) That's what Hollywood does to you. Even people with a strong moral ground can lose themselves in a place that tells you life is all about you . And also in a place where media sets the standard for you. I totally agree with what Kiley says .All things Disney are becoming less and less innocent.For example the show Hannah Montana was a cute little show when it first started up and as Miley got older and older she started to act like the world.

She claims she’s a Christians, but last time I checked Christians don’t go around taking pictures of themselves in their underwear with a expression that makes you think shes about to seduce you . Its disgusting and she tries to be taken seriously as an adult but that’s not the way you do it.I used to like Miley Cyrus but now I don’t know who she is and she doesn’t know who she is either. (Or it seems) That’s what Hollywood does to you.

Even people with a strong moral ground can lose themselves in a place that tells you life is all about you . And also in a place where media sets the standard for you.

]]> By: PC: The Rebelution! - Kunze Effects http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-475053 PC: The Rebelution! - Kunze Effects Tue, 12 May 2009 03:13:49 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=363#comment-475053 [...] expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and [...] [...] expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and [...]

]]> By: Georgia http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-473513 Georgia Wed, 06 May 2009 08:05:48 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=363#comment-473513 What happens is we get so desensitized to the world's ways, we can watch practically anything without caring a bit! Things which once were frowned upon by whole nations are now applauded and even expected! Our morals can crumble so quickly. Take Elvis Presley for instance. Nicknamed 'Elvis the Pelvis', he did dance moves that had fans gasping for air! Did he really do that?! Then, fast forward a few years, and you've got Michael Jackson, grabbing his crotch and touching every inch of himself sensually. His music videos on tv at the time were considered 'so rude'. Then fast forward a few more years and you've got Britney, Justin Timberlake, etc. I can't even look at the music videos they play on tv. What started with Elvis the Pelvis, then graduated to touchy-feely Michael Jackson, ended with sex stars like Britney and Justin. Can you believe even touching below the hip area was once considered, dare I say it, rude? Now we see people on tv having sex! We see them on tv wearing next to nothing. Can you believe that morals can slip that fast in just 50 years?! We as Christians need to prevent this world from becoming even more sinful (if that's even possible!) with the help of God. If we can mess up the world this quick, we should be able to fix it that quick. What happens is we get so desensitized to the world’s ways, we can watch practically anything without caring a bit! Things which once were frowned upon by whole nations are now applauded and even expected! Our morals can crumble so quickly. Take Elvis Presley for instance. Nicknamed ‘Elvis the Pelvis’, he did dance moves that had fans gasping for air! Did he really do that?! Then, fast forward a few years, and you’ve got Michael Jackson, grabbing his crotch and touching every inch of himself sensually. His music videos on tv at the time were considered ’so rude’. Then fast forward a few more years and you’ve got Britney, Justin Timberlake, etc. I can’t even look at the music videos they play on tv. What started with Elvis the Pelvis, then graduated to touchy-feely Michael Jackson, ended with sex stars like Britney and Justin. Can you believe even touching below the hip area was once considered, dare I say it, rude? Now we see people on tv having sex! We see them on tv wearing next to nothing. Can you believe that morals can slip that fast in just 50 years?! We as Christians need to prevent this world from becoming even more sinful (if that’s even possible!) with the help of God. If we can mess up the world this quick, we should be able to fix it that quick.

]]> By: Morgan http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-469859 Morgan Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:42:19 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=363#comment-469859 wow. After I read this I felt even more pulled to get a band together for Christ and start getting music out there that isn't "cool" although I define cool diferently than most of the world does. To me cool is doing something for someone else or God or both and being proud of being a Christian and living for God and others and being the exact opposite of what the wolr dthinks is "cool" because the world id not cool in my definition. And I'm gonna get working on that Christian band. Thanks for posting this :) wow. After I read this I felt even more pulled to get a band together for Christ and start getting music out there that isn’t “cool” although I define cool diferently than most of the world does. To me cool is doing something for someone else or God or both and being proud of being a Christian and living for God and others and being the exact opposite of what the wolr dthinks is “cool” because the world id not cool in my definition. And I’m gonna get working on that Christian band. Thanks for posting this :)

]]> By: y http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-467365 y Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:00:35 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=363#comment-467365 an eye-opener. an eye-opener.

]]> By: chris http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-445136 chris Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:14:45 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=363#comment-445136 seance all of that music is out there, some songs give people the wrong idea of gods roll in his/her life. what if we putt bible verses in the heard core music not just bands that don't have language or a sexual meaning in the words. but actually help spread god's word in the modern society. seance all of that music is out there, some songs give people the wrong idea of gods roll in his/her life. what if we putt bible verses in the heard core music not just bands that don’t have language or a sexual meaning in the words. but actually help spread god’s word in the modern society.

]]> By: Angel http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-444287 Angel Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:11:52 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=363#comment-444287 It's so true, it seems like the media is controling the culture. It also seems like a lot of what is supposed to be the Christian alternative isn't much more moral than what the world offers. For example, I've seen that a lot of the "Christian" bands out there have some lyrics that actually contradict Scripture. So we must be careful. (Go to my website to read my music-related testimony.) It’s so true, it seems like the media is controling the culture. It also seems like a lot of what is supposed to be the Christian alternative isn’t much more moral than what the world offers. For example, I’ve seen that a lot of the “Christian” bands out there have some lyrics that actually contradict Scripture. So we must be careful. (Go to my website to read my music-related testimony.)

]]> By: Shoes For Karogoto | Calvary Chapel of Raleigh Youth http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-435249 Shoes For Karogoto | Calvary Chapel of Raleigh Youth Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:55:56 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=363#comment-435249 [...] Here’s the beginning to how they describe it on their website: The official definition of the ‘rebelution’ is “a teenage rebellion against low expectations.” When you look around today, our culture does not expect much of us young people. We are not only expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and expectations. [...] [...] Here’s the beginning to how they describe it on their website: The official definition of the ‘rebelution’ is “a teenage rebellion against low expectations.” When you look around today, our culture does not expect much of us young people. We are not only expected to do very little that is wise or good, but we’re expected to do the opposite. Our media-saturated youth culture is constantly reinforcing lower and lower standards and expectations. [...]

]]> By: Tabitha http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-434957 Tabitha Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:50:59 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=363#comment-434957 This is so true! I find it sad that the "Christian" alternatives look and sound just like everything else. We know what is wrong and what is right, but we want to fit in so we stick God in there a few times and put a Christian label on it and we think God will not notice! Whatsoever is good, whatsoever is pure, whatsoever is lovely.......I don't know about any of you, but some of that "Christian" music people listen to is far from sounding lovely. People may think I'm weird because I have praise and worship, and classical on my ipod, but I will not let it bother me. I want to glorify my Savior with whatever I do everyday, not just on Sunday or when my parents are in the room. God is holding us to a higher standard and with His help I want to meet that standard! Alex and Brett: Thank you for all you do.= ) Before I heard about The Rebelution something was missing in my walk with God. I had the doctrine down pat, I was "doing everything I was supposed to", but I was missing a passion for God and the action to go along with it. Now I am on fire for God and I will never be a complacent, lukewarm Christian again! Everyday I cannot wait to share the message of Christ's love and the hope of a rebelution with a fellow teen. Thank you again, I am forever indebted to you both! In Christ Alone, Tabitha This is so true!
I find it sad that the “Christian” alternatives look and sound just like everything else.
We know what is wrong and what is right, but we want to fit in so we stick God in there a few times and put a Christian label on it and we think God will not notice!
Whatsoever is good, whatsoever is pure, whatsoever is lovely…….I don’t know about any of you, but some of that “Christian” music people listen to is far from sounding lovely.
People may think I’m weird because I have praise and worship, and classical on my ipod, but I will not let it bother me.
I want to glorify my Savior with whatever I do everyday, not just on Sunday or when my parents are in the room.
God is holding us to a higher standard and with His help I want to meet that standard!
Alex and Brett: Thank you for all you do.= ) Before I heard about The Rebelution something was missing in my walk with God. I had the doctrine down pat, I was “doing everything I was supposed to”, but I was missing a passion for God and the action to go along with it.
Now I am on fire for God and I will never be a complacent, lukewarm Christian again!
Everyday I cannot wait to share the message of Christ’s love and the hope of a rebelution with a fellow teen. Thank you again, I am forever indebted to you both!
In Christ Alone,
Tabitha

]]> By: Jon T http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/03/merchants-of-cool-teens-culture-and-mtv/#comment-431269 Jon T Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:21:32 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=363#comment-431269 Every rebelutionary's home will be an island of sanity. Thumbs down to cool stuff. Our culture has gone downhill, as well as our music. Every rebelutionary’s home will be an island of sanity. Thumbs down to cool stuff. Our culture has gone downhill, as well as our music.

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