Bono on Christianity
I was going to post in a recent thread where the subject of Christianity and behavior of Christians was being discussed. However that thread has moved on to other topics. So this is my extension of the previous conversation.
I am participating as the local technical director in a three day worldwide conference for church and business leaders delivered via satellite. A few minutes ago they concluded an interview with Bono, the lead singer of U2.
He discussed his attempts to use his celebrity status to promote the cause of ending the AIDS crisis and other "manageable" issues. During the course of the interview he made some comments I found interesting regarding his views on Christianity.
He wrapped it up with another thought for all Christians that I think I will add to my sig.
discuss.
I was going to post in a recent thread where the subject of Christianity and behavior of Christians was being discussed. However that thread has moved on to other topics. So this is my extension of the previous conversation.
I am participating as the local technical director in a three day worldwide conference for church and business leaders delivered via satellite. A few minutes ago they concluded an interview with Bono, the lead singer of U2.
He discussed his attempts to use his celebrity status to promote the cause of ending the AIDS crisis and other "manageable" issues. During the course of the interview he made some comments I found interesting regarding his views on Christianity.
The conference overall has been nothing short of impressive. The various speakers have been compelling and educational but everyone I spoke to at the lunch break says that Bono was the most moving by far. (And yes a couple of their songs were played as recorded during a live performance.)Bono said:I never had a problem with Christ; Christians on the other hand I have had a lot of problems with.
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I grew up very suspicious of Christians, but determined to learn more about Christ.
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I truly hope that (the principle of) Grace is real because I am depending on it—if we are depending on karma I am in a lot of trouble.
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What defines us in the kingdom (of God) is how we treat the poor and the sick and the imprisoned.
He wrapped it up with another thought for all Christians that I think I will add to my sig.
Bono said:Stop asking God to bless you; find out what God is doing because it is already blessed.
discuss.