U2
Rock music has had sympathy for God as well as the devil – Kennedy Center honoree Amy Grant is just one big star who’s walked the line between ‘Christian’ and ‘secular’ music
By David W. Stowe — December 7, 2022
(The Conversation) — The genre of contemporary Christian music has been around for decades, but the line between CCM and secular pop music has always been blurry.
Amy Grant named Kennedy Center honoree in first for contemporary Christian music
By Adelle M. Banks — July 21, 2022
(RNS) — ‘Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine ever receiving this prestigious Kennedy Center Honors,’ Grant said in a statement.
Former CCM editor and Christian music publicist Jay Swartzendruber dies at 52
By Bob Smietana — October 14, 2020
(RNS) — The former CCM editor known for his passion for Christian music and artists is mourned by friends in Nashville and beyond.
Bono and Guggi: A friendship based on art, punk rock and Jesus
By Cathleen Falsani — August 6, 2019
VENICE, Calif. (RNS) — Now one of Ireland’s most celebrated modern artists, the U2 frontman's childhood friend and former bandmate, has a new exhibit in Venice, California.
U2 guitarist makes history as he rocks the Sistine Chapel
By David Gibson — May 1, 2016
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) The lead guitarist for Bono's bad -- real name David Evans -- described the stunning venue as "the most beautiful parish hall in the world."
Evangelicals pull support for Portland church over LGBT stance
By Kevin Eckstrom — February 17, 2015
(RNS) The Evangelical Covenant Church bills itself as "evangelical, but not exclusive; biblical, but not doctrinaire; traditional, but not rigid."
Bono: David sang the blues and Jesus did some punk rock
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — June 21, 2013
(RNS) "What’s so powerful about the Psalms are, as well as they’re being gospel and songs of praise, they are also the Blues," U2 frontman Bono tells Focus on the Family President Jim Daly.
Former ‘Jesus freak’ traces the evolution of Christian rock
By Don Lattin — April 17, 2013
(RNS) At age 65, Bob Gersztyn’s religious fervor has mellowed so much that he calls himself an ``allegorical Christian.'' But he has put together his love of pop music and photography to publish "Jesus Rocks the World -- The Definitive History of Contemporary Christian Music.''
Marcus Mumford & the trouble with labels
By Cathleen Falsani — April 3, 2013
(RNS) Labels can be helpful when, for instance, applied to cans of soup or barrels of toxic waste. But they are less so when affixed to human beings -- particularly when labels are meant to summarize one's spiritual identity.
The 10 best things I was ever told about ‘Christian sex’
By Melissa Otterbein — January 28, 2013
I've heard the most appalling -- and the most beautiful -- messages about sex in the church. Too often, the church is silent and bashful about sex, and when the church has spoken out about sex, many messages I heard have either been shaming or repressive. Here's the 10 best thing I've ever heard about "Christian sex."
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