Bono did well to quell the disappointment of U2's tour cancellation by speaking his mind on Andrew Denton's Enough Rope. It's worth reading just for his answers to the problem of evil questions—a model in what might be called apologetic restraint.
Before U2 opened the Live 8 concert last year, a friend and I debated what song they'd sing. I thought 'Crumbs From Your Table', an impassioned plea to American Christians to feed the poor. It seemed obvious. But my friend thought 'Beautiful day', and she was right. It was a good corrective to my angry approach. Better to have people with you, celebrating the day and singing 'don't let it get away', rather than telling them first-up what black holes they are.
There's a time for calling for repentance, and a time for trying to throw your arms around the world.
Thursday, 23 March 2006
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Yeah, I enjoyed the interview. I think he came across as quite a humble person as well, and yet very sure of what is, er, required of him.
People often ask me why isn't Bono explicit in pointing people to Jesus... I actually think he is, but I think there is often also an element of, for someone in his position, 'less is more', when it comes to apologetics.
completely unrelated:
Interesting article on Jim Wallis
here
Andrew West is a very interesting journalist.
Hi Greg, only just found your blog - but I really liked this post. Well done. I look forward to more of your own 'less is more' approach to blogging!
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