[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?

[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.

[facedown]

Staggers the imagination.

[Fiji Hill]

Polikarpov U2

[Tribune7]

The real sad thing is being preoccupied with 1985 in an effort to be hip.

[Renegade]

Used to be Phil Collins was going to save the world ..Now its Bobo( Bono)--To me they are both blockheads

[nk_47]

U2 seems a little old to attract a younger crowd to the church...?

[sweet_diane]

"In February, he joined Mr Bush at the national prayer breakfast in Washington, and told the gathered clergy: "I'm certainly not here as a man of the cloth, unless that cloth is leather ... I'm the first to admit that there's something unnatural, something unseemly, about rock stars mounting the pulpit and preaching at presidents, and then disappearing to their villas in the south of France."

I just recently learned Bono was a professing Christian and read a good interview with him. To me, it appears his faith is a private matter, yet one he certainly doesn't hide as it permeates his life. What I've heard/read from him always is very humble regarding issues of faith and Christianity. Reminds me of the bumpersticker about Christians being saved, not perfect.

The more I learn about him the more I like him....guess I should finally really listen to his music!

[Revolting cat!]

Why not stop the charade and just worship Bozo directly - isn't that what we are already doing, worshipping semiliterate celebrities while treating thinkers and intellectuals with disdain for being "elitist"?

Our Jimi,
Who Art in heaven,
Hallowed by Thy soloes...