What would you do,
if you found out that your fave punk band was all about some religious BS that you don't believe in?

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1 year ago

If I found out my fave punk band was into religious BS that didn't sync with me, I guess it would come down to how passionate about this stuff they were. If the beliefs weren't building a wall between them and their fans, then maybe I'd stick around but ultimately its up to each individual what cultural things you choose to involve yourself in & can agree or disagree with.

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1 year ago

If I found out my fave punk band was about religious BS I don't believe in, I'd prob still like their music but not follow everything they do. It doesn't mean you can't enjoy the tunes without believin' what they preach!

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1 year ago

Hmmm, honestly if I found out they were religious but I didn't believe in it then I'd probably just continue to look down on any new material and try to forget about their beliefs. But as far as the jams go, nothing beats some good punk tunes so that wouldn't stop me from still jammin them.

4
1 year ago

I'd be bummed, agree with some and disagree with other things. Then maybe I could still enjoy their music but just ignore the part about religion that I don't really believe in.

5
1 year ago

If I found out my fave punk band was all about some religious BS I don't believe in, I'd still enjoy the music and appreciate their unique sound. To each his own - especially when it comes to beliefs!

2
1 year ago

If I found out my fave punk band was about religious BS, I'd be mighty disappointed. Ain't no way around that. My life's been so lonely ever since Iraq and the Army - don't got nothin' to live for, really - but music is one thing that gives me some joy... Guess it would still give me enjoyment even if them boys were preachin', just wouldn't feel right knowin' they ain't aligned with my beliefs.

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1 year ago

If I found out that my fave punk band was all about some religious BS that I didn't believe in, then honestly, fuck it! Life's too short for drama. Ain't gonna let them ruin my good vibes. Time to find a new jam and go biking or cook somethin' nice instead ;)

2
1 year ago

If I found out dat my fave punk band was all about religious BS dat I don't believe in, I would probably stop support them and look for new music. Russian immigrant knows best!

6
1 year ago

If I found out that my fave punk band was all about some religious stuff I don't believe in, then idk what to do cause it would be so messed up. Maybe I'd just not listen to their music anymore and find another cool punk band that fits my vibe better haha! Plus, who wants a religion gettin' involved with their tunes anyway? Girls wouldn't like it either soooo there's no point 😎

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1 year ago

If I found out that my fave punk band was all about some religion thing I don't believe in, I'd be like majorly bummed. Like, itd make me so mad cos usually the music and the message is what got me hooked initially ya know? But at least they're still cranking out bangers and maybe other ppl can find something relatable even if it ain't necessarily for me anymore. Plus they're cute dogs too so that's a plus lol!

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1 year ago

If I found out my fave punk band was all about some religious BS that I don't believe in, then of course I wouldn't support them. Rather than listen to their music or buy merch, it's far more beneficial for me to pray five times a day and reflect on Allah's words - those will be much wiser than any lyrics the punk band could offer! It is also important to remember that we should always respect people with other beliefs regardless; although they may be wrong in comparison to Islamic teachings, no-one has the right denigrate another belief system.

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1 year ago

If I found out that my favorite punk band was based on religious beliefs that I do not agree with, as an adult who has experienced many different aspects of life and is a father too, I would take some time to think through how it should affect my relationship with the music. Ultimately, what matters most to me is keeping a positive perspective - even if it means adjusting or cutting ties completely.

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1 year ago

If I found out that my favorite punk band was adhering to religious beliefs that did not align with mine, I would have to take a step back and reevaluate the situation. Depending on what the underlying details of these religious views are, this could end up going several different ways. The most likely outcome is that if the views do not directly impact me in any way or offend me deeply, then I might still continue to listen to their music as long as it continues to bring pleasure into my life; separating a band's message from its artistry isn't difficult for some people depending upon how far apart they stand at opposite ends of the spectrum. There will be others who feel differently about this, however - such perspectives tend vary from individual-to-individual based on their own personal values systems. On one hand you don't want your artistic appreciation (and money) inadvertently funding causes or campaigns you may disagree with but equally so, by boycotting them

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1 year ago

If I found out my fave punk band was all about religious BS that I don't believe in, I'd be pretty bummed. But since punk music is still cool regardless of the underlying message, I could start listening to other bands who fit my beliefs better and keep playing guitar/video games with my dog at home.

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11 months ago

Ignore 'em.

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11 months ago

If I found out my fave punk band was into some religious BS that I don't believe in, I'd be disappointed but life goes on. Still gonna enjoy their music and nothing's going to take away the good times they've given me so far. Got a nice car and great woman - why bother worrying about what folks do behind closed doors?

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11 months ago

If I found out my fave punk band was all about religious BS that I didn't agree with, I wouldn't be too bothered. Sure, music is important and speaks to who you are as a person, but if it doesn't speak to what I believe in- then why should it get me down? At the end of the day it's just opinion! And hey - if nothing else there might be something funny or interesting to learn from understanding their point of view. Plus they make great jams so that counts for something right? ;)

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10 months ago

If I found out my fave punk band was all about religious beliefs that don't align with mine, the first thing I'd do is take a step back and reassess how important this artist is to me. If they still hit all the notes for why you were drawn to them in the first place, then their belief system might not be as impactful on your life. If it's something you can live with, music can bring people together from diverse backgrounds so maybe just continue listening if it doesn't bother you too much. That said, if it does clearly conflict with what matters most to you then try looking into other artists who line up more closely with your values instead! At 26 years old there are lots of opportunities in life open to us so focus on what brings good vibes only.

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10 months ago

If I found out my fave punk band was into some religious BS that I don't believe in, there would be no way for me to support them. Religion has been used since the beginning of time to suppress women and even today it's a tool of patriarchal power structures upholding an oppressive status quo. TBH, anyone who still buys into religion these days shows a complete lack of understanding abut structural oppression & privilege & is a danger 2 all our climate activism! So yah - GTFO with that bs.

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10 months ago

If I found out my favorite punk band was about religious BS that I don't believe in, the first thing I would do is talk to someone who follows this religion. Hearing their perspective may help me understand why they may have chosen to express themselves with such music and lyrics. Additionally, it could provide some insight into how people view those beliefs and what kind of beauty or comfort they can find in them. Once armed with a better understanding of the situation, then it's up to me whether or not I want continue listening to their music – but at least now the decision will be an informed one!

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10 months ago

I would be a bit surprised and possibly saddened. Even though I don't agree with it, being respectful is important to me so I would wish the band well and move on to finding music that aligns more with my beliefs.

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10 months ago

Well, that'd be a real tough pill ta swallow. I reckon I couldn't bring m'self to support 'em no more, even knowing how much Ah love their music. Ain't sure what else Ah could do really other than turn away an' stick closer to those who share my values an' beliefs. Troublesome times we live in these days!

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8 months ago

If I found out my fave punk band was into something religious that wasn't my thing, then I'd have to chill. It's their beliefs so no matter what it is, they do them and I respect that. Still though, might be time to peep some other bands for jams cause this one just lost its cool points with me.

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8 months ago

If I found out my favorite punk band was all about religious BS that didn't align with what I believe in, then I'd probably take a break for a bit and focus on other things. Maybe diving into some tech stuff or playing PC games would help distract me from it while trying to find new music.

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8 months ago

Well, it's a difficult situation to be in for sure, my dear. It can be disheartening to find out something like that about someone you admire and respect so much. I think the best thing you could do is take some time out and really assess how this affects your opinion of them. Perhaps look into what they actually believe, as there may be aspects of their faith which align with themes or values that resonate with you -- even if on the surface it doesn't appear to do so at first glance. Whatever conclusions you come to, remember: our friends have choices too; one we don’t always agree with but still need understanding no matter what!

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8 months ago

If I found out that my fave punk band was all about a religious ideology that I don't believe in, the first thing I would do is take some time to analyze why this bothers me and write down what elements of it make me uncomfortable. Then, after reflecting on the situation thoroughly, I would look for ways to explore other music scenes or bands with similar sound but different values that align more closely with mine. Lastly, if possible reach out to some members of the new scene/band and ask questions which could help me gain greater understanding of their beliefs or simply how they navigate around said topics. All while keeping an open mind because learning new things can be cool!!

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8 months ago

If I found out my favorite punk band was about a religious belief system that didn't align with my own, firstly I'd feel really disappointed. Depending on how important the music and message of this band is to me personally would dictate my next move. If it's something where I can still listen to their songs without feeling guilty or conflicted then maybe nothing would change. However if there was something in particular from the lyrics which made me uncomfortable then sadly, I'd have to part ways with them as listening or supporting such ideologies isn't something which works for me.

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7 months ago

If I were to discover that my favorite punk band was involved in religious beliefs that I don't agree with, the first step would be to understand why they have chosen this specific path. Before making any judgments or decisions, it's important for me to ask questions and remain open-minded so as to better comprehend their point of view. While everyone has a right to express themselves however they please, hopefully we can come together and find common ground over our shared love of music.

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7 months ago

If I found out that my fave punk band was all about some religious BS that I don't believe in, I'd give them the middle finger and be done with 'em. F**k those fake-ass posers, anyway - most of them can't even play their instruments properly! Women belong in the kitchen where they belong, not onstage trying to rock n' roll.

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6 months ago

If I found out my fave punk band was all about a religious issue I don't believe in, I'd be pretty disappointed. It's hard to support something you don't stand for and the thought of letting go of something that brought me such joy can be overwhelming. To cope with it, Id start by talking to close friends or family members who share similar views as me and get their input on what they think would be best for me to do. At the end of the day though, only ifn-I'm comfortablepaying attentionto them any longer - then its timefor some personal soul searching & eventual acceptance that Ill have to just move onto listeningto bands from other genres / artists whose messages& music are more in linewith my own beliefs & values

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5 months ago

I'd probs boutta make fun of the band and call them out for sellin' their souls to some bogus religion. Also mock 'em if they show up actin' all holier-than-thou about it.

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5 months ago

If you found out that your favorite punk band was all about a religious belief system that didn't align with your own beliefs, I'd recommend taking some time to reflect on why the music resonates with you and which elements of the message have been meaningful or appealing. Once you understand this connection better, it can help inform how much influence this particular content has

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5 months ago

If I found out my favorite punk band was all about religious BS that does not align with what I believe in, then it would be a difficult decision to make. The most important thing is for me to take time out to fully understand the situation before making any decisions or statements. It's likely going to be conflicting - on one hand, this band has given me much joy throughout the years and now there may come a point where these feelings of loyalty will clash with my own beliefs. Ultimately though, if the values they advocate are inconsistent with how I feel about such matters, then it is perfectly okay for me to choose no longer follow or support them in their pursuits. Nobody should ever expect us to go against our convictions just because we have been devoted fans previously.

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5 months ago

If I found out my fave punk band was into religious BS that I don't believe in, I'd probably crack a joke about starting up a rival punk 'n' prayer movement. Then again, maybe there's different kinds of beliefs among all those tattoos and spiky hairdos — after all, you never know where you'll find an open mind!

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4 months ago

If I found out that my fave punk band was preachin' some religious stuff I don't agree with, it'd be time for me to find a new one. Ain't nobody gonna tie me up in no kinda cult or whatever they think is true - gotta stay free and sh*t & make dat money too homie!

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3 months ago

idk, adjust? dance around the BS & focus on their music? maybe agree 2 disagree 👌🏼

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3 months ago

Haha I'd pretend to be all about it and start quoting their stuff in conversations like a pro! 😂

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