scatteroflight
Refugee
I have a bit of a problem with terminology here...but let's say, do you think U2 fans are much more likely to be people who believe in a God or higher power than not?
The biggest U2 fan I have known is someone who doesn't believe in God, but that's only one person. I believe in God and my faith is the most important thing in my life, but I wouldn't say that a really big reason I like U2 is because they are (by and large) believers. I know that I would disagree with the members of U2 on an enormous number of things, as far as matters of belief, and though U2's music moves me very deeply, I can't say that I believe God speaks to us in an essential way through music (except indirectly in that he gave us the capacity to create and enjoy music and beauty). I do greatly enjoy the Biblical references and echoes in their music, something I always appreciate in art.
So what do you think about this? Has anyone seen a poll or anything on this subject--the belief or non-belief patterns of U2 fans?
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Your seven worlds collide
Whenever I am by your side
Dust from a distant sun
Will shower over everyone
-Crowded House
[This message has been edited by scatteroflight (edited 01-11-2002).]
The biggest U2 fan I have known is someone who doesn't believe in God, but that's only one person. I believe in God and my faith is the most important thing in my life, but I wouldn't say that a really big reason I like U2 is because they are (by and large) believers. I know that I would disagree with the members of U2 on an enormous number of things, as far as matters of belief, and though U2's music moves me very deeply, I can't say that I believe God speaks to us in an essential way through music (except indirectly in that he gave us the capacity to create and enjoy music and beauty). I do greatly enjoy the Biblical references and echoes in their music, something I always appreciate in art.
So what do you think about this? Has anyone seen a poll or anything on this subject--the belief or non-belief patterns of U2 fans?
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Your seven worlds collide
Whenever I am by your side
Dust from a distant sun
Will shower over everyone
-Crowded House
[This message has been edited by scatteroflight (edited 01-11-2002).]