I heard the sermon. It was the same back in the 80s and 90s. I remember hearing Christians talk about how great U2 is, how christian are their songs, how great Bono is, and how they are saving the world from famine in Ethiopia and Aids in Africa. It was all good – I loved their music, it voiced my concerns and feelings, gave me a sense of identity and belonging - at least that’s what I thought back then - from an existential and humanistic point of view.

But since then, I’ve grown up. I put away my childish ways. I don’t need the music of U2, Bono (or any other band, music or thing) to make me feel closer to God. They are actually false gods. I don't need to be 'IN' with the latest cultural fad, or have the newest CDs or Movies to make me feel important or significant anymore. I now eat solid food from the Word and drink from the Water of Life - not milk from the vague and obscured lyrics of a song with a cool beat, nor muddy water from a polluted industry that’s more about self aggrandization, and gaining fortune & fame.

So thanks, but no thank. I'll stay with the Gospel according to JESUS that helps people see the true source of ultimate reality and satisfaction, rather than going to worship the Golden Bono and listen to Gospel according to U2.