Posted on 07/29/2005 5:11:57 AM PDT by rhema
Very well-expressed!
Good thought, I agree. Being on the "left" does not make him any less of a child of God, but he does put his money where his mouth is. He travels the world working for others. I am happy to see his conviction regarding his faith, and his backbone to actually say it to a reporter.
Yes. Straight out of C.S. Lewis. Good for him and Lewis.
Bonos Christian beliefs may be his karma.
I dislike Bono's politics and I wonder if he actually knows Jesus or just knows about Jesus. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and I hope to see him in Heaven.
Lyrics by U2
I waited patiently for the Lord
He inclined and heard my cry
He brought me up out of the pit
Out of the miry clay
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
How long to sing this song
How long to sing this song
How long...how long...how long...
How long...to sing this song
He set my feet upon a rock
And made my footsteps firm
Many will see
Many will see and fear
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
How long to sing this song
How long to sing this song
How long...how long...how long...
How long...to sing this song
If they did, (and I doubt it) it was because they truly repented of their sins and receive the free gift that Christ provided at the cross.
One sin is all that is required to go to hell. Does anyone deserve heaven? No there is none righteous - no not one.
Amazing Grace! how can it be? that thou My God didst die for Me!
Bono has a lot on the ball. And the fact that he and I are sinners says nothing about our Christianity or God's grace.
I'm not so sure. When he says, "The Son of God who takes away the sins of the world," that's right out of the Agnus Dei and John 1:29.
I would bet he spent some time in church as a kid, but rejected the message.
-ccm
Yes. There are many conspicuously professing "Christians" on our side of the political aisle who could benefit from his example.
-ccm
Bono is the product of a mixed Irish Catholic and Irish Protestant marriage, which you can imagine, is highly unusual. His mother died when he was relatively young, and it seems as if he didn't exactly follow either religion but he is definitely Christian. He doesn't appear to be affiliated with one particular church, however.
He has been known to genuflect and make the Sign of the Cross at concerts and on other occasions, which might be more of a cultural thing being raised in Ireland.
Larry Mullins, the drummer for U2, is the only true Irish Catholic in the group. The Edge and Adam Clayton are both English.
Way more than you wanted to know from a huge U2 fan! GG
Amen.
It's VERY hard to break. I know that from personal experience. I still struggle with it sometimes.
they sure did--in HELL.
The fascinating thing is that their Christian walk has been lived out in front of us, in their music, spattered with the sweat, blood and tears of spiritual struggle, for 25 years. As one of their fans that means a great deal to me.
Is Grace a hotty?
He certainly feeds the poor, as Christ commands. Many here can criticize him for his politics, but God sees what he's doing and I'm sure He's pleased that Bono is following His command to feed the poor. I wonder how many of us even send a few bucks to help the poor. It's a command!
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