Christian electronic dance music, also known as CEDM, Christian EDM, Christian dance music, CDM, or Christian electronic music is a genre of
electronic dance music and
Christian music. Its musical styles closely mirror non-Christian EDM; however, the CEDM culture's lack of
drug use and emphasis on positive lyrics (often focused on Christianity-based principles) distinguish it from non-religious counterparts. EDM.com wrote "the [CEDM] culture can feel quite welcoming."[1] Many live concerts and events have been held in Christian churches[2][3] in addition to traditional venues such as Lumination,[4]Creation Festival and
LifeLight Music Festival.[5] CEDM has also been incorporated into some
Christian worship routines.[6][7][8]
In September 2014, Hallels.com conducted an interview with CEDM artist
Matthew Parker, and claimed that some in the Christian community deem dance music as, "music of the devil", to which Parker replied, "I don't believe any rhythms, melodies, chords, or harmonies are inherently evil and belong to the devil. Frankly, I think that's stupid."[20]
Zurich Lewis of the
Biola University Chimes wrote an article aimed at Christians distinguishing the harmful elements of the
EDM culture (such as drug use) from the musical style of the genre itself.[21]
In 2014, Matt Shea of
Noisey wrote a tongue-in-cheek blog post, saying "Nay, the Lord has spoken, and he has done so through womps...Hallelujah!"[22]
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