Is Bono singing the Theology of the Body?

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I love U2. They are in my opinion the best band around. I love that they have Christian messages in so many of their songs.
Bono is actually a huge role model in my life. His work for Africa is such an inspiration to me personaly. I don’t care that he believes in using condoms, he’s still a good Christian. With all the good he’s doing for the world, it so far out weighs the bad. He’s doing work that most lay people cannot ever boast of.
With that said, I didn’t know about the song ‘Window in the sky’. I’ll have to go and download it now:thumbsup:
 
child_of_God85 said:
I love U2. They are in my opinion the best band around. I love that they have Christian messages in so many of their songs.
Bono is actually a huge role model in my life. His work for Africa is such an inspiration to me personaly. I don’t care that he believes in using condoms, he’s still a good Christian. With all the good he’s doing for the world, it so far out weighs the bad. He’s doing work that most lay people cannot ever boast of.
With that said, I didn’t know about the song ‘Window in the sky’. I’ll have to go and download it now:thumbsup:
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He probably is doing some good - but I’m not sure what out weighs what. I mean if he believes in using condoms that’s bad - if he however encourages the use of condoms in Africa by financial support then he is making others to be involved in what (if properly catechized) would be a mortal sin. In any case it is a grave matter.

Catholig
 
wigglebrick said:
Are Bono or other members of U2 Catholic?
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I dunno about the other members (I don’t even know their names) but Bono maybe. One of his parents was catholic and the other protestant. He may have been baptized in the Church, he may even have received first communion - but I doubt he’s practicing catholicism in any case.

Catholig
 
He also wrote the preface to a Bible (not Catholic). He claims to be Christian of some personal Protestant source (and I believe he truly is), BUT, there are a lot of things for which he campaigns, that a practicing Catholic cannot extol him for doing. He did contribute to the Jubilee 2000 campaign of the Church, but, he is also big on Amnesty International and his own personal ONE campaign.

He is RUMOURED to be a ladies man…more than it is appropriate. I don’t much want to believe this.

Whether the other members are Catholic or not, let me tell you where they stand.

The Edge: Guitar – Divorced & Remarried (IF Catholic, may have had an anulment, don’t know)

Larry Mullen Jr.: Drums – Common Law Marriage. Been with the same woman for over 30 years. Three children together. w00t!👍

Adam Clayton: Bass – Only non-Christian member of the band. Single. (Engaged at least 2ce).

All that being said, I think it was in God’s Divine plan that these men form this band because they do a lot of good and inspire a lot of people…I thought I was going to become a nun because of Bono, BUT, as good as he is, I do not believe we may consider him Catholic.

Incidentally, “Window in the Skies,” is not one of their best…but, one of their better ones as of late.
 
No, Bono is not Catholic. He was not baptised into the church as a young child either. I saw an interview that he did where he said that he did not want to choose which denomination to go into after seeing all the hate between Catholics and Protostants in Ireland while growing up (I think he can beforgiven for that one). And I still don’t care what he supports. He’s doing so much good in africa, is responcible for millions being donated to africa, that yes, I truely believe that whatever bad he has done has been outweighed.
And I proudly wear my ONE wristband everyday. I never take it off except to shower. I also have a Project RED t-shirt, ipod, and candle. I also support what the Ege has been doing for victims of Katrina.
Pope John Paul II really admired Bono for the work he did. He specifically requested a meeting with Bono. So no offence to anyone, but I’ll take the Popes opinion way over anyone on this site.
 
Oh for crying out loud! With all the good Bono has done I could care less if he passes out condoms on street corners. No, it’s not an ideal stance, but you can’t throw out a person’s good work for a belief that many Catholics also have in private.

Furthermore, I don’t care if he’s Catholic, Christian or worships a moldy head of lettuce in the back of his fridge. He’s done good work and tried to help the world be a better place. That’s enough for me to have respect for him.
 
RhyannaRose said:
Oh for crying out loud! With all the good Bono has done I could care less if he passes out condoms on street corners. No, it’s not an ideal stance, but you can’t throw out a person’s good work for a belief that many Catholics also have in private.

Furthermore, I don’t care if he’s Catholic, Christian or worships a moldy head of lettuce in the back of his fridge. He’s done good work and tried to help the world be a better place. That’s enough for me to have respect for him.
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Yeah - it doesn’t matter if by passing out condoms he is sending thousands of people to hell. He’s a great guy. :rolleyes:

Catholig
 
Catholig said:
Yeah - it doesn’t matter if by passing out condoms he is sending thousands of people to hell. He’s a great guy. :rolleyes:

Catholig
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Why not let God pass his own judgement.
Bono is a very good person. Much better than even a lot of Catholics I know. He’s a modern day hero, the last Pope thought so.
He’s not Catholic, so his believing in the use of condoms isn’t the same as a Catholic believing in the use.
 
(Hi Child of God

Go girl go! I wear my one band too. )
anyway the part you mentioned about the hate in Ireland between the 2 groups also landed me in the same position Bono has, dont want to choose and left to your own. (another reason I love them) So those of us like that tend to avoid church 🤷 its not a good solution either, but one has to figure it out. ( To those not in the position, you just wont understand, but try.)

Thats why he sung Id like to drink the cup, fill it up. Mind you hes had a very interesting list of different men of faith that hes spoken with, including the Pope. Bono may not attend a church but they find him. Besides at this point if he did go to a particular church it would have to be secret, the place would be torn apart by the press.

The window in the skies, is a very interesting song, and as with any U2 song there is generally not one way to take it. I dont know much about this theology of the body, but I dont doubt that it may of been included in the song. That is a “theme” that reoccurs in songs. I see alot of it describing what happens between us and Christ. Bono singing of the effects of the Love of his Saviour. Which can flow to our love to each other and hurts.

Window In The Skies

The shackles are undone
The bullets quit the gun
The heat that’s in the sun
Will keep us when there’s none
The rule has been disproved
The stone it has been moved
The grave is now a groove
All debts are removed

Oh can’t you see what love has done?
Oh can’t you see what love has done?
Oh can’t you see what love has done?
What it’s done to me?

Love makes strange enemies
Makes love where love may please
The soul and its striptease
Hate brought to its knees
The sky over our head
We can reach it from our bed
You let me in your heart
And out of my head, head…

Oh can’t you see what love has done?
Oh can’t you see what love has done?
Oh can’t you see what love has done?
What it’s done to me?

Oh, oh, oh, oh…
Oh, oh, oh, oh…
Please don’t ever let me out of you

I’ve got no shame, oh no, oh no

Oh can’t you see what love has done?
Oh can’t you see?
Oh can’t you see what love has done?
What it’s doing to me?

I know I hurt you and I made you cry
Did everything but murder you and I
But love left a window in the skies
And to love I rhapsodize
To every broken heart
For every heart that cries
Love left a window in the skies
And to love I rhapsodize
 
So I guess no comments on the article, the song, or even the video? 🤷

Just wondering if people agree or disagree with West´s assertion.
 
I was starting to wonder if anyone would comment on the actual topic of the thread 👍
 
Catolico said:
I was starting to wonder if anyone would comment on the actual topic of the thread 👍
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Im trying 🙂

ps I always wondered why they sold condoms at the concerts, now I have a feeling, its a protest. I will have to dig into that, if I find out I will start another thread. They say they make mistakes but everything they do has purpose, they leave it to us to figure it out.
 
I saw U2 in concert back in the early 90’s during their Zoo-tv tour and I don’t remember condoms being sold–it’s been too long for me to remember that.

While U2 is not my favorite band, I do applaud the work that Bono is doing within the realm of social justice–he does a lot more than most of us do, and I’m glad that he spends some of his time and money in these causes.

Maybe we can learn from his example as to what we do with our time and money!

God Bless,

Barbara
 
Barb

yea they did sell them at Zoo (maybe not everywhere), I remember my friend wondering why? Not sure still, havent had a chance to check it out. when I do I will post back.

The prosperity gospel bunch would do well to read the scripture Bono probably has

To whom much is given, much is demanded

Dont forget Bill Gates was influenced by Bono, or accurately seeded by Bono and convicted by the Holy Spirit to have his change. and then not sure how it all happened but there is another rich fellow who followed somewhat in Gates steps.

Then there is stars, actors etc flooding the limelight, some genuine and some not. Bono said the starving could care less the motives, it was good they were getting help.
 
Singing the “Theology of the Body” and promoting(Unwittingly I’m sure) the “Culture of Death”(condoms). It’s like singing of the benefits of healthy lungs while promoting cigarettes.🤷
 
I read Christopher West’s analysis of Bono’s song and I think he’s reading too far into it. I think it’s nothing more than wishful thinking.

About six years ago I was reading an interview online that Bono had given and he stated his support for abortion rights.

His lyrics no doubt demonstrate a knowledge of biblical literature and Catholic culture (one song mentions First Communion; the one he did a duet with Pavorotti), but all of his beliefs do not align with the Church.

Given the amt. of time Bono has, he probably didn’t even read the copy of Theology of the Body that West gave him.
 
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