Why is so much of Christian music so bland and pablum-like?
You must be talking about some contemporary genre. IANAC but I love Bach! Gregorian plainsong is very soothing but I just don't feel it's bland. Gospel music is great and the roots of soul and much pop music. And Bob Dylan wrote a couple of great songs that are christian, "Gotta Serve Somebody", "Every Grain of Sand".
If the music is bland and pablum like don't listen to it! But there is some great christian music out there.
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