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Originally Posted by Bygracealone  I was actually quite impressed with the show tonight. The idol contestants sang a praise song; they sang "Shout to the Lord" and it was quite nice. I find it encouraging to see them tying Christ to their season of mercy with Idol gives back. Granted, it doesn't mean American Idol is a Christian program or even that the contestants actually believe what they sung when singing the praise. Nevertheless, Christ's name was proclaimed to millions of people and for this I rejoice. |  My wife and I watch the show and we were quite shocked at the fact they sang the song. Plus the song actually has good words in it, and as you said it mentions the name of Jesus Christ in the opening line.
I'm with you in that I'm not ready to proclaim American Idol as a Christian program because it's not, but I was rather impressed with that choice of song tonight. And I must confess I'm a bit puzzled by it because of how strong the words are.
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