An Ex-Hillsong Member's Commentary: "Why Your Church Shouldn't Play Bethel and Hillsong Music"
A pal from my Hillsong past messaged me on Instagram asking me about my thoughts on a video titled " Why Your Church Shouldn't Play Bethel and Hillsong Music ." Which makes sense because ever since I moved out of New York to Washington D.C. I have been very vocal about my opinion on the two megachurches. I have never been to Bethel — and never will — but I have done severe research on the phenomenon that is called Bethel Church. However, I went to Hillsong NYC for almost four years. I volunteered all throughout my college career. I would be there from 11am to 11pm. I remember going for the first time in October 2015, already a Christian and not soul searching, but just looking for a church home. The lights, the smoke, the mosh pit of youth (yes), it made me feel like being a Christian was cool and not outdated. However, that was the problem. I thought my status was “cool Christian” for two years. I was brainwashed into thinking Christian culture is wearing black ski
