I first listened to the operas of Richard Wagner when I was 11 or 12 years old. I have come to realize that spinning Wagner recordings was more an impish attempt at bravado than evidence of any great love for opera. When I found thick albums of Wagner at the local library and impulsively brought the
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Sing, Rap, Praise: Teaching rock, hip-hop and religion
Teaching rock, hip-hop and religion
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After The Invasion: The Beatles’ revolution
The Beatles’ arrival in the United States marked the beginning of a revolution.
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Only Human: The bold music and faulty theology of ‘The Gospel of Mary Magdalene’
When the San Francisco Opera premiered Mark Adamo’s opera, “The Gospel of Mary Magdalene,” on June 19th, there was some nervousness that the treatment would cause a backlash from those concerned about whether or not the production would uphold tradition regarding Christian gospels
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Earle Gray: Lamenting ‘I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive’
Faith and redemption taunt Steve Earle’s ‘I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive’
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The Accidental Christmas Standard: Wherein I discover the true meaning of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
Decades later, I discover the true meaning of Bob Geldof’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
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Show a Little Faith: My slightly guilty aversion to Christian rock
‘Why the words “Christian rock” make me cringe.’ A confession by Kerry Weber.
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Confessions of a Dangerous Diva: Lady Gaga’s fascination with Christian imagery
Lady Gaga’s fascination with Christian imagery
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Rock Your Faith: Elvis Presley, Keith Moon and St. Ignatius
The euphoria I experience when listening to rock music is a gift from God for which I should express gratitude.