What it be.. ??
So, I see this and I’m not sure what to make of it. (linked)
Is this a rip-off or redemption?
Is this Gospel transformation or cultural campaign bait?
What’s the motive?
I do this with my own music in my head. I ascribe personal “Christian” significance to songs written with decidedly non-christian meaning; but is it OK for the pulpit to do it??
Is there a difference between a personal action and pulpit action? What does it mean if I make a statement opposed to my pastor making the same statement from the pulpit?
I can’t put my finger on it. Help. Why do I feel icky about this?
Uh, equating the four gospel writers with four empty-headed philosophers in a rock band is disturbing. Very.
Hmmm, they wrote the movie Across the Universe to contain a story line around the Beetles library. Are they going to do a little wordsmithing on the Word?
Sometimes I feel curmudgeonly when I see some of the series titles like this. But hey, sometimes a cute or clever approach to the gospel can be effective. The important thing to me is that the gospel is presented truthfully and not watered down to make us feel good. Our pastor just finished a series equating Christian life with the life of a die-hard football fan. It may sound quaint and gimmicky but it was really effective.
I’m going to check back to the site and see if they post a sermon. Maybe that will help clarify…