Now, that's an outstanding achievement, being able to say/sing/show something that gets past the skeptic/ atheist's initial resistance, but which unfolds its whole story if they keep paying attention.
An outstanding example of this --- I think --- is the video and song, "Magnificent" (YouTube link).
At first glance it seems like just the cultural assertiveness of Western European rockers rocking in Morocco, striding through an Arab/Muslim city.
Then it seems like a promise that "Western culture" will life the veil of Arab traditionalism and liberate Muslim people.
Then, if you pay attention to the lyrics, you see layer after layer of Biblical imagery in the Magnificent lyrics (Link)
And when you see it, you can't un-see it: I mean, it's there in almost every line. It links right up to Isaiah 5:7-8 saying
God "will destroy on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations. He will swallow up death for ever, and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth; for the Lord has spoken."
This is a Messianic prophecy, and Bono is pitching it straight at the Muslims--- but in "parable" form, so it gets past external and internal censors.
Beautifully done. Watch it, and see if you can see it as a prayer.
