The gospel according to U2 and Bono

Scotsman.com News ^ | Mon 3 Apr 2006 | STEPHEN MCGINTY

[Moose4]

I always understood U2 to have been more religious in their early days before they got successful. When I first heard about them over 20 years ago, their Christianity was prominently mentioned (not by them). And, yes, "40" seems to be taken from Psalm 40:1-4. I believe they used to close their shows with it, back in the day.

}:-)4

[rightwingintelligentsia]

My 26-year old Presbyterian pastor is a huge U2 fan, and often quotes Bono in his sermons.

[sionnsar]

See also < ahref=
"http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1608040/posts">
US [Episcopal] churches mix traditional hymns with U2 rock anthems</a>.

[Always Right]

It is odd churches are using Bono to promote religion when Bono himself is not religious. Bono is somewhat liberal, but is not offensively liberals like most liberals today. He actually acts like a decent human being.

[sionnsar]

See also US [Episcopal] churches mix traditional hymns with U2 rock anthems.

[Stark_GOP]

Silly me. I try to live my life by the Word of God found in the Bible instead of the lyrics found in a rock song.

[TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig]

Next they will be singing songs from this album.

[Revolting cat!]

If Bono, then why not Little Richard, who is a certified minister hisself?

Wop Bop-a-Loop Bop Wop Bam Boom!

[ecomcon]

Co-opting Christian symbolism since 1982. Shows you how lame these leftist preachers are. Quoting Bono now are we?

[Zack Nguyen]

They are closing their shows with "40" again. Christian references are constantly at play in their music. As a conservative, some of their left-wing politics grates on the ears, but as a Christian I love them and their music.

[manwiththehands]

Yep. U2 was very "Christian" back in the early 80's. They played their music on contemporary Christian radio stations. But something happened ... then they came out with "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" sometime in the early 90's. I don't know if they sold out or what, but I wouldn't call them a "Christian" rock band now.

[loreldan]

What? Has quoting the Bible gotten too boring that he needs to quote Bono instead? Bono the Prophet! Ha!

[Huck]

How about some Grateful Dead?

They say that Cain caught Abel,
Rollin loaded dice
Ace of spades behind his ear,
And him not thinking twice.

Oh wait, that's Old Testament. Nevermind.

[SF Republican]

I try to live my life by the Word of God found in the Bible instead of the lyrics found in a rock song - You may want open up to other avenues, the word may not be the only source of inspiration - The Lord works in mysterious ways.

[Beckwith]

I love both of U2's chords.

My favorite U2 musician is the lead guitar player, who must be the most accomplished wanker in all of Britain and Ireland.

Every single recording they make has this guy going a hundred miles an hour on his guitar.

I'm waiting for his hand to fall off during a concert.

[Horatio Gates]

Cool. I've found the good Lord speakin' to me in the words of Judas Priest....8>)

[PackerBronco]

I always understood U2 to have been more religious in their early days before they got successful.

And yet the last song on their latest album is "Yahweh".

[bereanway]

"Silly me. I try to live my life by the Word of God found in the Bible instead of the lyrics found in a rock song."


If one were looking for solid biblical exegesis I doubt the above mentioned Rev Paige Blair would rank in anyone's book. But this should provide a short lived numbers boost to an otherwise dying church.

[facedown]

Staggers the imagination.