Hymns replaced by Bono lyrics at church

Telegraph (UK) ^ | 29/01/2007 | onathan Petre

[Dr.Deth]

Yes lyrics added to New Testament

Christ, though tempted, "can see all good people turn their heads each day, and, so satisfied, He continues on His way."

[TruthHound]

There was a time when pop artists weren't afraid to express a faith in God. Remember "Turn! Turn! Turn!" by the Byrds, "Jesus is Just Alright With Me" by the Doobie Brothers, "Do Right" by Paul Davis, "One Tin Soldier" by Coven, "put Your Hand In The Hand" By Ocean...the list goes on.

These days, not only have the majority of artist kicked God out of their repitoire, but many flaunt their disdain for Christianity like Madonna.

So there's this supergroup named U2 which was founded upon and often sings about the importance of faith in a higher power and even mentions God by name in several of their songs. A rarity these days - but no less a welcome one.

Wouldn't you rather the youth of today connect with the message of U2 songs than Motley Crue or Ozzy or Ludacris? Or have you just given up on them unless they sing Catholic Creeds or Baptist standards in black robes?

If Elvis's gospel days float your boat, more power to ya!

But don't begrudge this next generation the sound they need to connect with God. The message is what's important. Cut them some slack.

[Preachin']

"We're a FourSquare church with *gasp* drums, electric guitars and everything. :-0

Don't knock it 'til you've tried it. We're connecting people with God."

That's cool, so long as the Gospel and the songs are not watered down in order to be less offensive.

God is awesome, and he is to be both loved and feared!

Many do not know how to do both.

Incidentally, I have played my electric guitar at church about 20 times in the last year, and most of my songs are contemporary, as well.

[Preachin']

One of the reasons the African-American churches are so much fun. They've got spirit and aren't afraid to show it.

I also believe dancing in church (or at home) for the Lord is awesome, but some do it for show, simply to look "spiritual".

Matthew 15:7-9 (King James Version)
King James Version (KJV)
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7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

[geopyg]

Now if it were the DOORS' Gloria - that would be a different tune! ;)

[Bigg Red]

You sound like the Church Lady! "the music is of SATAN!'

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Excuse me? I said, "It's annoying and most definitely not uplifting." I certainly did not imply that there is anything sinful about it. Get a grip! Just because I am not inspired by this tripe is no reason for you to claim that I said something I did not.

I personally enjoy many genres of music from Mozart to zydeco, but I don't want your "amplified praise and worship", as you call it, in my liturgy.

[Paved Paradise]

You're posting to the wrong person. I don't have a beef with this music.

[LisaMalia]

What do you have against Depp?

Perhaps the words he has spoken has something to do with my feelings about Johnny Depp, who continue to bites the hand who feeds him. Below are a few of his quotes. Quite the patriot, isn't he?

"France, and the whole of Europe have a great culture and an amazing history. Most important thing though is that people there know how to live! In America they've forgotten all about it. I'm afraid that the American culture is a disaster."

In response to George W. Bush's administration for its criticism of French opposition to the U.S.-led war in Iraq, "I was ecstatic they re-named 'French Fries' as 'Freedom Fries'. Grown men and women in positions of power in the U.S. government showing themselves as idiots."

"America is dumb, it's like a dumb puppy that has big teeth that can bite and hurt you, aggressive."

"My daughter is four, my boy is one. I'd like them to see America as a toy, a broken toy. Investigate it a little, check it out, get this feeling and then get out."

[machman]

I've got no problem with it. Myself, I'd rather hear Johnny Cash songs in Church, or better yet, Social Distortion songs.... ;^)

Just because somebody worships different than you, it doesn't make them less of a Christian....I think alot of stuff along these lines was covered in the Book of Acts....

[Borges]

Depp later said he was quoted out of context, loves America and that he simply lives in France because his wife and kids are French. As for his other statement, judging by current American pop culture (Jackass, American Idol) I think one can say 'Sad but true'. Most American popular culture is terrible.

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[Honorary Serb]

Bono is the head of the New World Order "ONE Campaign", which is designed to get laypeople involved in the UN "Millennium Development Goals", which the heretic Katharine Jefferts-Schori is using to replace the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Making a Bono "U2-charist"[yikes!] is therefore highly inappropriate, since it condones KJS' heresy!!!!

[hinckley buzzard]

Trying to go down the middle of the road

A fine tune from 1973: "Dead skunk in the middle of the road, stinkin' to high heaven."

About sums it up, I'd say.

[L.N. Smithee]

I might have been shocked at this if there hadn't been a church that uses the music of John Coltrane in San Francisco for years.

[kellynch]

The Episcopal church I used to attend in NYC is/was doing this U2charist thing.

Thankfully, the new one I attend isn't. That's probably why the other one is the church I *used* to attend.

[RonF]

I'm with you. When I was singing in a praise and worship team at church, we actually (gasp) sang the words of "Amazing Grace" to the tune of the Eagles' "Peaceful Easy Feeling."

The Blind Boys from Alabama sing it to the tune of "House of the Rising Sun". It's on what I think is their first CD.

I am in an Anglo-Catholic Episcopal parish. I'm in the choir; I sing tenor. We sing praise songs, gospel songs, Bach chorales, Palestrina, Tallis, and anything else with the Message. If U2's songs have lyrics consistent with the Gospel, then I think it's fine. But they shouldn't be used just because they are popular.

[Paved Paradise]

Your last two sentences sum up what I believe entirely.

[LisaMalia]

Depp later said he was quoted out of context, loves America and that he simply lives in France because his wife and kids are French. As for his other statement, judging by current American pop culture (Jackass, American Idol) I think one can say 'Sad but true'. Most American popular culture is terrible.

Out of context? Maybe you should re-read my post #88. And this thread is not about American pop culture.

[Borges]

I was responding to your quote not to the content of the article in the thread. Depp's 'puppy' comment came up here a while back and was clarified and discredited by Depp himself.