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Christian Secular music uses various literary devices to communicate messages in music lyrics. Depending on the context of the lyrics, the lyrics can be interpreted to be helpful and empowering or corrupting and harmful. Using various literary tools and devices, many messages in Christian Secular music can be interpreted in more than one way, and identifying the dual or multiple interpretations of the lyrics has multiple benefits. First, becoming aware of multiple interpretations enhances mindfulness and self-awareness. Increased mindfulness is an asset to believers and non-believers alike. For non-believers and believers, increased mindfulness promotes awareness of intention and improved decision-making. Second, becoming aware of multiple interpretations enlightens listeners and provides believers with another communication tool to connect with non-believers in a manner that may further help illuminate God’s power to transform anything and anyone.

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Apr 16th, 10:00 AM

Bricks: Using Music to Increase Individual Mindfulness

JFL, 300

Christian Secular music uses various literary devices to communicate messages in music lyrics. Depending on the context of the lyrics, the lyrics can be interpreted to be helpful and empowering or corrupting and harmful. Using various literary tools and devices, many messages in Christian Secular music can be interpreted in more than one way, and identifying the dual or multiple interpretations of the lyrics has multiple benefits. First, becoming aware of multiple interpretations enhances mindfulness and self-awareness. Increased mindfulness is an asset to believers and non-believers alike. For non-believers and believers, increased mindfulness promotes awareness of intention and improved decision-making. Second, becoming aware of multiple interpretations enlightens listeners and provides believers with another communication tool to connect with non-believers in a manner that may further help illuminate God’s power to transform anything and anyone.

 

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