Though religion may play a considerable role in the life of many Americans, there still exists an odd and peculiar separation of theology from other significant daily activities.

Music, however, is a means of bringing spirituality into the light, and Athens-based Christian band Marriage will attempt to do just that Friday.

Singer Josh Wootton and drummer Brent Blalock left a secular, hard rock band to form Marriage, a band so diverse in musicality its members don’t label themselves with a specific genre.

Because of the varied forms of Christian music, from traditional church hymns to metal, the musicians of Marriage avoid the tendency to be classified as a generic Christian band.

Wootton describes the music as off-kilter and hard rock with an unexpected bizarre twist.

“As far as a genre, Christian music doesn’t fit in there,” he said. “But we appreciate a Christian message.”

Marriage refuses to adhere to the stereotypes associated with a typical Christian group so not to alienate themselves from a potential audience.

“Being in the South as a Christian band gets mixed reactions,” said guitarist Ted Kuhn, who realizes that some non-Christians pass up the opportunity to listen to a band that spreads a theological message.

“Being in a liberal town, we are unapologetically Christian,” said Wootton.

Marriage has faced a few obstacles because of the members’ unapologetic attitude.

A few years ago, the band decided not to play at bars and missed out on some lucrative performance opportunities due to Athens notorious bar scene.

However, the band blends head-banging guitar solos and drum breaks with meaningful lyrics to reach a larger audience.

“Our new perspective is that our message is for everyone,” Blalock said. “Not that we have the answers, but we get to talk to the person on a deeper level. We have dedicated our lives to Christ and asked what kind of envelope we can push after deciding our mission to life went to bringing the word to the people.”

Kuhn believes everything has some kind of connection with God.

“For me, music is like that,” he said. “It evokes so much emotion.”

Listeners can hear the intense passion flowing out of Kuhn’s vibrant solos as Wootton fiercely utters the words “saved by grace” amongst the roaring rhythm of Blalocks’ snare, bass and cymbals in “What They Deserved.”

The members of Marriage wish to reach out to a larger audience because as a band influenced by the Melvins and early Metallica, the guys believe their music also can relate to a secular audience who would prefer to jam rather than think about the message.

Blending theology with entertainment benefits everyone, they said.

Blalock did however lightheartedly mention the consequences that could arise from Wootton’s deep desire to yodel. He said a mix of entertainment like that could potentially be too much of stretch.

With three albums already available on iTunes, Marriage prepares for the release of its next record, announcing that its performance at Ciné will be a CD release show.

Future plans include a more diverse tour schedule and goals of reaching a larger audience.

“Our goal for touring is we are looking into making it busy on a weekly basis,” Blalock said.