Musicians Who Believe in Christ

Many musicians believe in Christ and use him as an inspiration for their songs and daily activities. They may not be the traditional going to church every Sunday types, but they believe in a higher power and use that as a driving force in their lives. Rock and Roll has the reputation for being about wild parties, sin, and self gratification. However, rock and roll is not always what it seems and many famous rock stars are Christians or converted to Christianity during their adult lives. These musicians express their faith in their lyrics or their humanitarian works because they have been moved to do so. Some people may be surprised to hear that these musicians are Christians because they do not attend church every Sunday, or they may not even speak openly about their beliefs. Nevertheless, they are still Christians and their believes often touch upon their lyrics and humanitarian efforts. There are many Christian musicians in the rock and roll industry, but in the hub I am going to discuss two of my favorites: Bono and John Lodge.

U2 is one of my favorite bands and I always have loved the music from their Joshua Tree album. Bono is a wonderful man and I respect his humanitarian efforts in Africa . The Joshua Tree album was one of my favorites because it took place in a location that I went to many times with my family. I remember looking at pictures of my grandpa holding me as a baby at Joshua Tree National Monument and I remember looking at these regal trees that hold their arms up to the heavens. These trees are very special to me and I feel the pioneers who crossed the Mojave were very astute at naming the magnificent trees after the an Old Testament patriarch. The images of Bono and his band-mates at Joshua Tree are beautiful and the lyrics from their album are moving and thought provoking.

Bono has shared in several interviews that he has never considered himself to be a perfect Christian, but his belief in Christ is his saving grace such as in the song "I Still Haven't Found What I Am Looking For". Many of his lyrics deal with topics such as questioning your faith and coming back to it in times of trouble and need. Bono is known for colorful language and grandiose rock and roll antics, but he is also known for his humanitarian efforts in Africa. He has shared that his belief in Christ has been the catalyst towards donating money and time for the less fortunate people of the world. Bono speaks of a simple form of Christianity and his faith continues to be a touchstone in his daily life.

This great musician is an example of a man who can have faith in Christ through faith alone and not having to be the most perfect person in the world. Jesus pointed out in out in chapter eight of the book of John that those who are without out sin should caste the first stone, which is the most powerful piece of Christian advice in the entire Bible. Christians should try their best to follow the Bible and live good lives, but Jesus realizes we are only human and that we all fall short of the glory of God. I enjoy Bono's attitude because he knows he has not lived a perfect Christian life, but his belief in Christ's sacrifice has helped him to accept we receive salvation as a gift and not as something we constantly have to do penance for. Right now I know many people reading this will not agree with me, and you are welcome to tell me I am wrong in the comments section, but I am writing this hub because I am a Christian and I admire Christian musicians who are not afraid to share their beliefs with the world.

John Lodge is another musician who has used Christ as a source of inspiration in his life. In interviews Lodge admitted he has read about other religions, but he came back to the evangelical beliefs he grew up with. Some of the lyrics John has written show his faith in Christ. Lodge's faith has helped him to remain faithful to his wife and never experiment with drugs when many other musicians were busy getting high in the late sixties. One time Lodge had a conversation with a minister during a party at a hotel and both of them remarked how odd it was they were surrounded by all the wild things happening around them. John admits he does not attend church every Sunday, but reading the Bible and his simple belief in Christ have got him through some very chaoltic times in the rock and roll industry. His fans that meet him in person always say he is happy with a smile on his face, which shows his faith is a driving force in his daily activities. On the John Lodge website he writes keep the faith, which is another indication that he believes in as positive Christ centered lifestyle. I always admire people who have a simple faith in Christ and who are able to admit that they are not perfect. To me, they are truly practicing Christianity, even if they may not be the most devout of the bunch. Christianity is about how we treat people every day and having a Christian view of the world, not just reading the Bible in church.