Tom Araya of Slayer

Subject: Tom Araya of Slayer Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:54 pm

I know there is always this or that rumor going around about our favorite musicians in the secular market. This is one that I have been hearing for a long time about Tom Araya. He claims to be a christian / catholic. I wonder if his claims are true? Here is a link that I have found about this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Araya#Religion I have found different interviews on more reliable sites as well.
Input on this subject is very welcome. Smile

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Yes, he has stated that he was raised Catholic, but is not an active Catholic.

Subject: Re: Tom Araya of Slayer Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:59 pm

Tom Araya is an odd egg. I think there's a HUGE difference between him and Dave Mustaine as far as these things go. Though neither one of them are truly "open" in terms of faith, I think Dave's fruit is a lot more visible. I can't say the same for Tom, though.

Subject: Re: Tom Araya of Slayer Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:28 am

I would almost have to disagree....Tom OPENLY talks about his belief in Jesus whereas Dave openly tells people not to talk about Jesus in front of his friends. From what I have seen , Dave considers becoming CLEAN as becoming Christian. I might be wrong of course because all I am able to learn anything about these people from is different media sources. I think it would be good if they were both saved. I hope they are.

Subject: Re: Tom Araya of Slayer Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:17 am

::Slaps herself in the forhead::
Ya know like 2 summers ago I had no internet connection so I couldn't confirm or deny anything about anyone and I sold or just threw out all my old cd's that I though were going to hinder me getting back with God. Of course it was still a long time before I truly got back on the right path, but in my mind it was a start. It was bu-buy Slayer, Cradle of Filth, Cannibal Corpse, even Danzig.
Slayer being one of them. So does this mean that I don't have to feel bad if I go out and rebuy a cd or 2?
I just found the Christian Goth/Christian Hardcore underground last October and while I'm so glad I did, I wish I would have a long time ago, my cd collection would be a lot more interesting.
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Subject: Re: Tom Araya of Slayer Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:49 am

Whereas I do not advocate music that could cause one to stumble I still hold to the belief that Christian music cannot get you to heaven, and Non Christian music cannot send you to hell.

I was honestly more happy and secure in my walk personally when I listened to nothing but Christian music. But then again it could have been because my walk was much closer then than it is now and 100% Christian music was just the fruit of the standing of my heart. Idea

If music hinders your walk with God....by all means DESTROY IT!!!!!
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i think one day we will all be suprised by who will be in heaven and who will not.

Subject: Re: Tom Araya of Slayer Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:10 pm