I want to ask if the background music is copyrighted and, if yes, did you ask for permission to use it?
Blinx - we have had this conversation before. The background music is copyright protected, however any song, sermon (or even compilation) created by brethren belongs to God and should be freely used for the glorification of God.
With that being said, I contacted the creator of this song, Eternal man of God (Derek Trent) this past spring because I wanted to give out hundreds of CDs with his music on it at Aquire the Fire here in Detroit to see his take on it and he gave me permission to use the two songs I wanted to freely.
(Get ready to call me a pharisee) After this I felt led to send the brother some money as I DO beleive that Christians can earn a living from music, ministry, etc, just that they cant DEMAND it and claim ultimate ownership of something that belongs to God.
The other instrumental music was downloaded and is distrubted freely. Be blessed, my convictions have not changed. Hopefulluy this will ease your conscience though.
PS - Be sure to Check out Dereks music at
[url=http://www.soundclick.com/pro/view/01/default.cfm?BandID=179366]http://www.soundclick.com/pro/view/01/default.cfm?BandID=179366[/url]
In Christ - Jim