If violent music leads to violent acts, in what way does it affect you if you are not involved?
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Although there is no hard evidence that music really causes violent acts, it has been proven that music and media does play a role in developing the behaviors and morals of individuals and therefor, could contribute to acts of violence.\nIf this is true then, random acts of violence affect anyone.  I may not be involved one time but, who it to say that I will be so lucky the next time?  If I was a student at Columbine High School when the school was attacked, I could have been a victim.  I was not a student, but I may still be affected.  For example, a student from my school watches the events at Columbine and plans a similar attack on my school.  It would seem that even though I was not involved in the events at Columbine, I am still indirectly, affected.  There is a quote, by John Donne; "No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main.... Any man’s death diminishes me because I am involved in Mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee." meaning everyone is involved in the actions of humanity.  This suggests that we all have a responsibility to humanity and can not separate ourselves from the events that shape the world.
101074
Upbeat music will snap you out of it. You don't want to listen to anything that will make you more depressed than you already feel. :)
261607
Non violence and passive resistence. That means you don't fight back. It includes tactics like sitting for hours in a restaurant that will not serve you and going limp and not fighting when you are dragged out, even if they hit you. These tactics made an impression on the American people and brought about a change in the attitude of many who saw this in the newspapers and on television
282637
behaviors that lower ur chance to get killed or getting in trouble
904650
I wonder what volume you play your music.. may be the factor..Causes considerable irritation to the nerves you mention with your symptoms.. suggesting you are having a problem that us sub acute and the stress of the music takes it into the acute state.
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There are a plethora of contributory factors that have led to the increase of violence among the youth in our society. Some of the most oft mentioned cases are associated with the increase in the violent content of movies, television, music, video games, etc. It is averred that these vehicles of entertainment have a desensitizing effect upon the impressionable minds of the youth. Children observe the indiscriminate violence portrayed in a fictional sense, and have difficulty distinguishing the actual effects of its application in reality.\n\nUndoubtedly, this desensitization process plays a role in the increase of violence. However, I believe we are just scratching the surface when we assert that this is the root cause of violence among the youth. In fact, we would do a disservice to our youth if we were to accept this assertion as the primary cause. I think the root cause lies much deeper.\n\nChildren have been witnessing violence in a fictional sense for decades....  To See  more click on link  below
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I would say yes.  Listening to music of a certain kind can trigger certain emotions.  This is subjective to the person listening and what emotions the music makes them feel.  Emotions are addictive and you may want to feel certain emotions at certain times.  One way to do this is thru music.
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I agree with some ideas you laid out. I think there is a lot of emotional turbulence clearly being expressed through not only the type of music but lyrics and lifestyle of artists. Unfortunately, listening to such music does affect our minds in a negative way (at least those who are content with their life), and all one can do at that moment is turn the radio off. Most people eventually grow out of it after they realize the noise is really taking away their inner peace. I'm glad you have found your shelter but unfortunately society in general would need a miracle to change the pace and content of that which drives the lifestyle of general population.
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completely depends on the person listing to the music someone not exposed to the words yeah it would influence ya i bet but other than that id say no
304129
As is obvious by the varied answers you've received, your question is unclear because you ask about someone who has committed the violent crime of rape, but the question is in the MUSIC category, so we can't tell if you really were referring to someone who performs hip-hop.
256567
Violence: Physical force with perpose of damaging or abusing,one.or thing.
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I'd assume in a violent school, students would be slightly less open to avoid conflict, and thus, would avoid socializing more as well as hindering adaptation to their new environment.
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As A christian Believer, I agree that today's music affect us in our spiritual lives.  I mean how can one have a good effective prayer life with God.  There's a spirit with worldly music, I mean think about it, You listen to a song on the radio and it can make you feel a certain way and also can put negative thoughts in your mind- whether it's to have sex with someone, robb someone, committ suicide or whatever.  Statistic show that many people have committed so many acts of violence because of various music they listen too.  I'm not trying to be deep, just trying to make it to heaven. \nJust Pray about it, does it feel right, would Jesus listen to it?
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I was raised in a lot of violence. I once (the only fight I have ever been in) beat up my father. It was the scariest thing I have ever felt, like a blinding rage. Neither of us won, as far as I can tell there is no winning in violence. My brother walked in and stopped me, I was so crazy in that moment that I didn't even know what I was doing. I just knelt down next to him and wept. No victory was won that day, I felt no better, had not gotten even.
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Absolutely. Rivalries are one thing but when people start getting shot over music, you have crossed the line.
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I think you can classify in good or bad according to the reactions it produces on you. What sensation are you looking for? Music help us to enter in sintony with low or high frequencies, so it will depends on what music makes you feel. If you feel well (it's a satisfactory result) the music that helped to do that is good.....How do you feel (in your thoughts and emotions) while you are listening this or that music??? Be wise to choose between thinks that bring you good feelings and remember that sometimes songs and sounds needs of silence. Feel free to desagree...
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Violence only begets violence.\n \nI know that sometimes it seems the only way, or even the easiest way, but in the long run you will be doing yourself more damage than you know. \n\nTry more sensible solutions.  Reason, compromise, and remember to pick your battles well.  Ask yourself, is it even worth it.  \n\nLife is to short.\n\nLive well.