The Conservative Son

It's that time of year again. Time once again for me to trash one of the worst, anti-God, anti-patriotism, anti-free market, pro-communism, atheistic songs ever written by a over-blown, self-centered, self-indulgent millionaire!

For some reason, that I can't even imagine, (pardon the pun,) many Christians have latched onto this song as a sort of anthem. I've seriously had more than one believer get his/her nose out of joint at me for mocking the maudlin little tune.

I suppose it has a purty-ful melody, a couple of catchy lines and talks inanely about peace on earth. I reckon it's good to listen to when your drunk or stoned and you're enjoying feeling warm and mushy about life. You know, not that you would want to do anything about the world's problems; you just want to feel like you do.

"Imagine Re-imagined"

"Imagine there's no Heaven. It's easy if you try."

Why would I want to try? "No Heaven"? In other words, no angels, no God, no Jesus? No thanks!

"No Hell below us."

So, Hitler, Stalin, and every pedophile in history who never got caught escaped justice?

"Above us only sky."

What? No Glory Land? No mom & dad waiting to greet me? No eternal bliss with Jesus?

"Imagine all the people living for today."

Isn't that our problem today? So many living as if there's no eternity and no Almighty God to whom they'll have to answer.

"You may say I'm a dreamer."

No, I just think you did too many drugs.

"But I'm not the only one."

That's true and it makes me want to cry.

"I hope someday you'll join us."

No, I'll stay with Jesus.

"And the world will live as one."

No, I am in the world, but not of it.

Labels: atheist, Christianity, God, John Lennon, liberals, Music

So, Kid Rock has a new album and song out called "Rock and Roll Jesus" Even more, I just saw an ESPN commercial using it in a sports promo.

Granted, I couldn't understand what Mr. Rock was saying. The lyrics are, as yet, unavailable on the net, apparently since the album is not yet available in the stores. I confess, I am not a big Kid Rock fan. So, I don't want to rush to judgement. Still, It would be a stretch to think that this "song" will be flattering to the Son of God.

I admit, I'm often too flippant and rarely, I'm sure, serious enough about my faith. Yet, too many use our Saviour's name in ways that they shamefully don't feel any shame for. Our society, in general, brags far too much about being far too irreverent. Although it may be sometimes cute or, perhaps, funny, we are lowering our standards and humour in ways that, in the long run, our nation is already beginning to regret.

Lastly, I can't help but wonder. If the song had been "Rock and Roll Muhammed," would they have still used it?

Labels: Christian, Jeusus, Muhammed, Music, Muslim, Rock and Roll