The last area of criticism Wilson responds to is regarding Brian Head Welch returning to Korn even though he claims he is born again. Wilson contorts himself badly here but it is worth exploring for those who think this is just a minor issue. Here is the first quote from Wilson:
"The first thing to note, especially if you are not a fan of Korn's music or that style of music, is the music they make is not Satanic. While it is true that a few of their songs glorify things that are truly dark and horrific, Brian and Fieldy have both stated that they will not play those songs onstage anymore, and the band has acquiesced."
I will admit I know nothing about Korn. I had to do some research. While I cannot say they are overtly Satanic, I think Wilson is either lying or being lied to. A site called loudwire reports that since Welch returned to the band they have been invigorated and are aiming for their next album to be "heavier and dirtier." You can also google the set list from Korn shows this year and find the songs they performed. For example, at Rockfest this year two of the songs were "Freak on a Leash" and "Spike in My Veins." In fairness, to ensure these were not somehow love ballads, I googled their lyrics. Here is a snippet from "Freak"
Something
takes a part of me
You and I were meant to be
A cheap f*** for me to lay
Something takes a part of me
And here is a snippet from "Spike"
Never
gonna run away
Seeking out the path
But the pain always gets in the way
Slowly watch me die
I'm insane, so dangerous
Don't you dare get in my way
Throwing in the towel
Got me strained, so betrayed
Get the f*** out of my way
Looking at my thoughts, I take my time
Pounding all these spikes in my veins
If the band truly acquiesced and stopped doing the really bad songs, I certainly do not want to see those lyrics. So, you drag some kids off the line, pray a prayer with them they cannot understand about repenting from sins and then play music to them with lyrics such as these. Any questions? Wilson continues:
Second, Brian and Fieldy are the only Christians in the band. The others are decidedly not believers, especially the lead singer, who is the one who writes all the lyrics.
So what are you saying? That Welch and Fieldy have no control over what they do because the singer writes the lyrics? Can you say that with a straight face? Actually, let's take a look at who the singer is. His name is Jonathan Davis but he calls himself JDevil. He figured that since his initials were already JD, he only had to add the word evil (his quote). He admits to being fascinated by the devil his entire life. He says the seven deadly sins are not bad; they make you excel in life. One of his many tattoos is Jesus beating someone with a hammer. Now look, I am not saying that Welch and Fieldy cannot witness to their friends but we all know that when we come to Christ we have to leave some stuff behind. Wilson jumps off a cliff now comparing the Korn songs to the Psalms. Funny, I do not remember this Psalm:
Shut
the f*** up! Get up!
Shut the f*** up! Get up!
Shut the f*** up! Get up!
I can't wait to rip my eyes out and look at you
Peace through pain is precious especially when it's done by you
Somehow I just can't picture the Israelites singing this song on their way to Passover in Jerusalem:
My
mind is done with this,
Okay, I've got a question.
"Can I throw it all away?"
Take back what's mine
So I take my time, guiding the blade down the line
Each cut closer to the vein (vein, vein)
For the record, these two songs were also on the set list from this year. This is no small point beloved. When you think so little of the Word of God you can begin to marginalize it. When you think your experience is more important then what God already said, then you can start to compare Freak on a Leash to Psalm 23. It would be laughable if it were not so telling and so sad. Here is the final silly point from Wilson:
The other point to note is, what is the alternative? Would you prefer there to be no Christian presence in the band at all? Is it worth it for the kids who are getting saved at every show for Brian and Fieldy to be a part of this band?
The truly pathetic thing is that this has to explained at all. The issue Darren, is not the band but rather the two people who claim to be Christian. This logic is the same as saying that it is no big deal for someone who gets saved to continue hanging out in the same bar Jesus saved them out of. It is absurd. The other major blow here is that these kids are not being saved Darren. They are being lied to and manipulated. Do you honestly believe that it is the plan of God to save these kids and then have them go listen to songs about the blade cutting closer and closer to the vein? Are you serious here? That they have genuinely given their lives to Christ by a three sentence prayer and then go rock out singing about ripping their own eyes out of their heads? Are you serious here? That they are now a new creation in Christ but think nothing of referring to women as a "cheap f*** for me to lay?" Are you serious here?
No Darren. You are not serious. Your movie is not serious. You do however, serious damage to many people and you will stand before God one day and answer for it. Then you will know what it is like to truly "experience" God. Or you can repent. You can repent of this blatant heresy and stop denouncing the very "religion" God created and died for. Repent and try to get Mr. Welch and Fieldy to get out of the darkness now that they are supposedly in the light. Repent of the false signs and wonders you have been peddling. Repent and admit that the leg growing trick in the movie was a scam. Repent and hold up the true Gospel. Repent and realize that it is not with your words of wisdom, your sleight of hand, or your special effects that anyone gets saved. It is only through Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
