That is a very good question JC. I will attempt to comment on this question, but I can not give you a dogmatic ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ answer because as you have already stated, only God is knowledgeable in this area, and Salvation is of the Lord. The Lord alone is the judge of our heart of hearts and He sees us as we really are. I can only see things dimly and partially, besides Christ gave us a specific command not to judge. So my final answer is: I don’t know. But in light of your very good question, I would like to add a few more to the pot. Is rock and roll music necessary for salvation or for the Lords ministry? I don’t recall any prophets, saints, apostles, or even Christ using rock music to do the work of the Lord. So I am wondering if we just got rid of it if it would hinder God’s work. Should we hang onto something that causes many to stumble and then was not even commanded to be used in the first place? I know it causes me to stumble, and based on what Paul taught we should not enjoy anything that would cause a weaker brother to stumble. We are one body and when ever one stumbles we all stumble. Now if rock music is being used by Satan as an evil influence in the churches, I say that is not good and it could be a factor in someone not coming to the Lord in true faith and repentance. The Christian rock could be a reminder of their secular music and so they would then “stumble” at that because they would not see any difference in the music. The other fact of the matter is that we all ready know that multitudes will be shocked to find out that they will end up in a lake of fire even though they did many good works in the name of the Lord. There are people attending and leading churches all over this country that will end up in the lake of fire and will be tormented along with demons for all eternity. That is a very sad fact. This is why I would say that if there is any question or any doubt that something is keeping you from loving the Lord then for Heaven’s sake get rid of it. I can not show you a scripture that proves Satan was the inventor of rock music. That is something that you will need to decide for yourself. If you believe that God invented it then you should be fully persuaded in your own mind to do and worship as you feel God would have you. I often find that God does not it make it that easy for us. He is a spirit, and as such He does not always spell things out in big bold letters. I am confident that if each man will set his heart to fully seek the Lord, the Lord will meet him and tell him great and mighty things and will reveal the secret things of God. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him and to them will he show His covenant. I don’t think everyone is being misled all the time. We kind of go in and out misleadings at times. I spent most of my Christian life serving money, thinking it was my security. During that time I listened to all kinds of music, and had moral failures on a regular basis. I was a miserable person, and still am to some degree. God delivered me from that miserable life by taking me through a series of painful fiery trials. Praise God for His disciplinary actions! He definitely knows how to drive home certain points. Ouch. The best thing for us is that He does it so we can be partakers of His Holiness, what purpose and meaning He brings to the confused and miserable of heart! It is a good possibility that there are some people being misled, only God knows for sure. But what I do know is this: if most people are doing it and think it is right – it is probably not the right thing to do in God’s eyes. Only a few will find the narrow path that leads to life, many are on the Broadway that leads to destruction. If the News Boys can see clearly like Jesus sees, then the chances are that they are not misleading anyone, because Jesus would never lead anyone astray. But if they be as the Pharisee were, like blind guides, then if the blind lead the blind, then they both will fall into a ditch. And I know that ditches are evil because they are created by ditch witches. That is my feeble attempt at holy humor. May God Bless you JC as you follow Jesus. Stever