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'''Christian Rock''' is a genre of [[music]]. It is [[Rock music|Rock]], with Christian Lyrics.
'''Christian Rock''' is a genre of [[music]]. It is [[Rock music|Rock]], with Christian Lyrics.
The genre has come under fire from some Fundamentalist Christians who say the music is a compromise with the secular world<ref>http://www.av1611.org/crock/crock1.html</ref>, and emphasises Christian entertainment rather than true worship.<ref>http://www.bibleissues.org/music1.html</ref>
The genre has come under fire from some Fundamentalist Christians who say the music is a compromise with the secular world,<ref>http://www.av1611.org/crock/crock1.html</ref> and emphasises Christian entertainment rather than true worship.<ref>http://www.bibleissues.org/music1.html</ref>
==Origins==
==Origins==
== The 2000s ==
== The 2000s ==
In the 2000s, Metal made a comeback in Christian Rock. For example, the band [[Stryper]] made a comeback with a completely changed style to a more [[Heavy Metal]] sound, while bands from the 1990s, such as Demon Hunter and Narnia, became more popular than before. In 2002, [[Kutless]] became popular, with a new Hard Rock sound<ref>http://www.kutless.com/albumKutless.aspx</ref>. Bands/Artists such as [[Third Day]], Chris Tomlin, Tree 63, and [[Casting Crowns]] became popular, bringing a Worship influenced sound into Christian Rock.
In the 2000s, Metal made a comeback in Christian Rock. For example, the band [[Stryper]] made a comeback with a completely changed style to a more [[Heavy Metal]] sound, while bands from the 1990s, such as Demon Hunter and Narnia, became more popular than before. In 2002, [[Kutless]] became popular, with a new Hard Rock sound.<ref>http://www.kutless.com/albumKutless.aspx</ref> Bands/Artists such as [[Third Day]], Chris Tomlin, Tree 63, and [[Casting Crowns]] became popular, bringing a Worship influenced sound into Christian Rock.
==Bands==
==Bands==
* [[The OC Supertones]]
* [[The OC Supertones]]
== See Also ==
== See also ==
*[[Christian Metal]]
*[[Christian Metal]]
*[[Christian Popular Music]]
*[[Christian Popular Music]]