Sacred Music for people that don't like sacred music

Unfortunately, and I'm not sure why, Christian music, post mid-20th century, for the most part, seemed to become an empty, profit seeking carbon copy of mainstream garbage with wholesome lyrics. Often, it wasn't Christians making music and praising God as much as exploiting a demographic.

Still though, a promising few rise above the ashes of the Spiritual music scene and write songs worthy of bearing the name of Christ.

mewithoutyou (This band has really evolved over the years, from a local hardcore outfit to a melodic indie folk outfit. Beautiful lyrics, sometimes spoken, sometimes shouted, and sometimes sung.)

Psalters (Christian/Anarcho/gypsy/folk/punk)

Zao (Although this band is defunct the Christian metal scene seems to thrive. // The album this song comes from is titled "The Funeral of God". It's a concept album dealing with the premise of a world without God and the meaninglessness that ensues.)

(Other Christian Metal bands: Living Sacrifice, The Chariot, Norma Jean)

Listener (Experimental spoken word with nice backing melodies. Their lyrics are unbelievably good. // "We're all born to broken people on their most honest day of livin'")

 Arvo Part ("One of the most prominent living composers of sacred music.")

Other bands to consider...

Indie: Eisley, Sufjan Stevens, The Illalogical Spoon, This Beautiful Mess, The Innocence Mission

Metalcore/Post-hardcore: Emery, Newer Underoath, The Devil Wears Prada, blessthefall, Showbread

Punk/HxC Punk: God So Loved the World, Headnoise, Comeback Kid, Dogwood

Hip-Hop: Tunnel Rats, Sean Slaughter, Braille, Sons of Intellect, Soul-Junk 
Also, the Symphonic and Choral arrangements that came out of antiquity are some of the most beautiful.
Classical: Bach, Handel, Tchaikovsky.
Choral: Gregorio Allegri, Tavener.