Nick Cannon: Can I Live

Wow…that’s beautiful.

That was really really really good! Thanks for sharing!

Incredible… I am not a rap fan personally but i definitely believe that this song is, and will be used by God to sway hearts. It is a nice touch that the singer was attractive young man, and then him hugging his mother at the end. Well done.

That is so powerful!

What you want, morning sickness or the sickness of mourning? That’s the saddest thing about abortions. It not only ends the heart beat of the tiny infant, but it breaks the spirit of his mother.

Thanks for sharing!

That was beautiful! I got tears in my eyes while watching. Thank you so much for posting this! 🙂

Powerful! Thanks for posting this!

Thank you so much for posting this. Wow.

I had a quick question for you, Alex and Brett: what is your opinion on Curtis Allen (Christian rapper for Sovereignn Grace Ministries)? I really enjoy his music and have been hoping to hear your opinions on him. You don’t have to answer the question, I was just wondering.

Thank you for sharing the video, I’ve heard the song before but it was even more powerful seeing it!

That was…….very beautiful. Many people should see this.

That was so moving! I got chills from watching it.

Thanks so much for sharing!

Thank you Nick Cannon for not rapping about the usual!

There’s a guy in my English class and I was proof-reading his paper, it was about how he and his girlfriend had just (as in the day before) gone to Planned Parenthood and found out she was pregnant. She wants to get an abortion, he’s going along with that.

… I don’t think it was a coincidence that I read that story right before the Sanctity of Life week! God is so good, I hope and pray He gives me words and the chance to talk to this guy.

Thanks so much for posting this!

Wow, that is really great!

Thank you so much for sharing that. What a light and an encouragement!

I showed my mom and dad the video. It brought tears to mom’s eyes and dad said even thought he’s not a fan of rap, he thought the video was well done and gave a good message. Thanks again guys for sharing.

Don’t normally listen to rap, but this was good. 😀

WOW!! That was SOOOooo good!!! I loved it! Thanks for posting it!

Awesome, awesome video. Rap can be so powerful when used correctly.

The message of this song was absolutely wonderful, but I have a serious problem with using a worldly medium that does not glorify God like rap music to communicate a Godly message. Even though the words are great, the medium and beat is sensual. The Bible says to prove what is acceptable to the Lord. Does attaching a Godly message to an ungodly medium somehow cleanse the medium? The rhythm and beat of this song communicates just as strongly as the lyrics, and they convey a different message? Should we put pornography in gospel tracts to entice sinners?

This is such an amazing song and I’m glad that this message is being spread by someone admired by so many.

Wow guys, that video brought tears to my eyes. It is the medium for the message too, as so many in the black culture are the ones most affected by abortion. Truth can change a heart.

dear anonomous:

You are entitled to your opinion, but seems like you are throwing it out there to be devisive, and it isn’t a logical conclusion anyways.

Music is a medium. Comparing pornography and music is a laughable analogy!
Pornography is Content, not medium… Music is medium, lyrics give content, savvy? (Couldn’t resist)

Anyways, no need for debate here, you have a prejudice against the music. I personally think this video more than redeems the style you consider offensive.
I am not a huge rap fan either, but I did not find the beat to be “sensual”, in the way you seem to mean. Music is a sensual medium, are you saying music should not apeal to our senses? Maybe we should not listen to music at all.

I agree rap has been used in “sensual” ways, and I hate that… so has Classical (aka, yesterdays contemporary music, if you are so inclined), Rock N’ Roll, Jazz, Punk, etc. But I do believe God can redeem a musical style and Christians can use the mediums in a way that glorifies Him. I do think we should descern and not jump on any bandwagons here, but for the sake of logic, and for encouragement of proper Christian use of the arts and media at large, I had to say something.

Thanks for listening.

Wow, didn’t expect to cry myself.
What makes rap and Nick Cannon such effective messengers for the pro-life cause (although Nick could maybe have upgraded the muscle shirt) is that abortion is so prevelant in the black community; coming from within that community, the message is twice as powerful.

Another Christian rap group with some great songs is The Cross Movement. My favorite is “Off the Hook,” an allegory of redemption. It’s worth hearing.

I’ve never heard of him before, . . . this song is off the chain!!! Definately a rap fan, now I’ll have to keep my eyes open for a new album. 🙂 It’s about time some of my black brothas start speakin’ up! 😛

Thanks!!!

Hmmm… Now i’m african american and know quite a bit about rap music, that’s why it may be surprising i’m about to say what i’m about to say. First let me say nick canon’s song is profound and the message is a good one. But that’s where it stops; nick canon and rap music for the most part is a powerful tool of the devil to destroy lives. Hip Hop is filled with double talk, Nick Canon will talk about not having an abortion but doesn’t talk about the problem that causes abortion, fornication, so overall this message is hypocritical at least and ineffective at best. Why do I say this? Does it really matter if people promote not having an abortion while at the same time promoting fornication? One of the major problem with African Americans is bastardization, meaning people having kids who never planned for them or wanted them in the first place. So I treat this song like a treat Kanye West shameful attempt at religiosity,

Hello renee i found your comment very interesting. You propose that all humans are contradictions, and I find such a statement quite offensive. By definition a contradiction, according to webster\’s, is:

1 : act or an instance of contradicting
2 a : a proposition, statement, or phrase that asserts or implies both the truth and falsity of something b : a statement or phrase whose parts contradict each other
3 a : logical incongruity b : a situation in which inherent factors, actions, or propositions are inconsistent or contrary to one another

Now I didn\’t use the word contradiction in my comment on nick canon, but we can use that word all the same. In the context of my former statement, the way we would use contradiction is as a logical incongruity or inconsistency. This definition of contradiction would hold the same connotations of the meaning of the word hypocrisy.

Now that we know what contradiction means, let us examine your sweeping generalization, that all people are contradictions. This may be surprising to people but persons who are really born again and saved aren’t hypocrites or contradictory persons. The biblical position of a saved person is not a logical incongruity, nor is it a logical inconsistency, that\’s why the gospel doesn\’t make sense without being accompanied by a holy consistent life. Of course i would need to provide scriptural support as well as explain further what i mean about true born again christians not being inconsistent. The scripture i will use to show that christians are not hypocrites will be matt 24:51, which states vividly that hypocrites have no part in the kingdom on heaven. What this means is that a person cannot be a hypocrite and saved at the same time. Does this mean christians don\’t fall into sin? I believe that scripture shows that a christian does not jump head long into sin nor desires to willingly do what is evil, in order words, a saved person is dead to sin and alive to to Christ. If a christian does fall into sin, it is not an intentional or high handed transgression, what occurs is along the lines of the euphemism called stumbling. This is not a mere arbitrary distinction, a person who lives in opposition or inconsistent to the commands of scripture, in sincere principled obedience, has no right to demand that they be looked upon as a christian.

Thank you for all those who took the time to read this and may the Lord bless you in your quest for holiness.

I tried to watch the video, but it said that it was no longer available. The words are very beautiful though.

Here is an updated link for the Nick Cannon video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AqPRcF7ZC0

Taylor,

(quote)”Im not for abortion. But Im not against it.”(end quote)
Let me ask you this, are you for murder or against it? That is really what abortion is. Murder. When you see a baby only a few months, weeks, or even days old would you ever think of killing it? Of course not! But having an abortion is the exact same thing! Get off the fence and get on the right side!

And as to, (quote)”But really, if you were sixteen and it would ruin your life like this..what would you do?”(end quote) You still don’t get an abortion! If your pregnant then that is your own fault and you have to pay the consequences of your sin!

To Angie and Anonymous: I don’t particularly like the tone of voice that you are taking, trying to persuade other people to be against abortion. ‘If it doesn’t change your heart, you must not have one,’ and also, ‘f your pregnant then that is your own fault and you have to pay the consequences of your sin!’ I think these statements are very harsh, because people have freedom of opinion, and insulting them like that for what they believe isn’t really acceptable. I myself believe that abortion is wrong, but often young girls can’t see past their fear and panic when they discover that they are pregnant, and they quickly take the easiest way out. It takes strength, compassion, character and clarity of mind to carry a baby to full term if you are not married, but not all girls have that. Yes, God gave babies to woman as a gift and created them all in incredible ways, but He also gave mankind free will. I would ask you to be a little more accepting of and open to other people’s views, because you are not going to win anybody over to your side by harassing them and insulting them. The way to do it is gentle debate, know your facts and gently present them to others. Emphasis on gently.

And to Alex and Brett, one question: You say that Curtis Allen is the ONLY rap artist you listen to – but have you heard of TobyMac? His music would be classified as Christian Rap, and it is really, REALLY good. If you haven’t heard him, do! His music is fantastic.

Abby, I agree very much about debating gently. However, we can and should state firmly what we believe God’s Word most assuredly backs up. Can anyone deny that? We cannot be “accepting” with opinions for murder.
And something about the “insulting” you mentioned: It depends. The Pharisees were insulted when Jesus spoke to them, but that didn’t stop Him from saying what was right. Sure, we need to find a balance there, but ruling out “insulting” doesn’t always work.

I have my opinions, and as much as I know I could never do it to my own child, may I pose the question of rape? If a young girl just gong through puberty was raped? She didn’t have a choice in becoming pregnant, shouldn’t she have a say in what is done?

A life is a life, and humans have no right to take it no matter what discomforts may come from making the right decision. This is why this song was so powerful to me. I also have a question though. I do listen to a lot of Christian rap like tobymac, cross movement, lecrae, and KJ-52. It is the only genre of music I like. They all seem to live for God and serve Christ, but I go to a church where they believe the only kind of music that can praise God is the old hymns or modern traditional Christian (no beat, no drums, no guitars etc.). I would really appreciate if someone could give their opinion on this. Thanks.
-Nick

excuse me, my last sentence should read “my personal conviction is that this music IS ABLE to be glorifying to God and uplifting to His people.” sorry about that! Hope that helps you!

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