When I can grab a little time to read for fun, I've been cozying up to U2 By U2, an autobiographical account of the group I grew up listening listening to. For me it's been great fun to get a glimpse at what was going on behind the vinyl ... and then behind the hard plastic of the CD age.I came across this insightful quote from lead singer, Bono. He is commenting on Christendom in the early 80s. Christendom (for those of you haven't been force fed the word) is the joining together of church and state--a model of church that began to fall apart years ago. Anyway, here's the quote from Bono as he's looking back at the 80s and their album "October":
"Christendom is telling us that God is dead, but I'm thinking Christendom is dead and our little combo has been hired to play at the funeral."
It explains the words to U2's song, "October." It makes a nice hymn.
"October and the trees are stripped bare, of all their wear. What do I care? October and kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall but you go on And on."
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Hey bro :)
Enjoyed this segment....also, when I tuned in tonight, I saw the new blog picture! I LOVE IT!!! Way mo' betta!
Love,
Sis (The first and best one!!)
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