Today marks the 30th anniversary of the death of John Lennon. I shared some thoughts about his passing in an article I wrote for our blog at HopeForLife.org (it’s also on Heartlight). I won’t repeat those thoughts, though I invite you to read them on those sites.
Lennon’s most famous song, at least as a soloist, is probably the song “Imagine.” It’s a beautiful song, though I think the message is completely misguided. Lennon says that people need to ignore the transcendental and live the moment; I argue that the world has been doing that for millennia. We need a better awareness of the eternal, which will help us live the present in a more meaningful way.
One song that I hope gets played a lot and especially gets heard is the song “Give Peace A Chance.” I’m hoping that the world, especially the country I live in, will seriously consider this song. We’ve tried war as the solution to everything for far too long. It’s time we gave peace a chance.
What comes to mind when you think of John Lennon?
A friend pointed me to this recent article on John Lennon. It seems some of his views had changed dramatically by the time he died.
http://www.amconmag.com/blog/stop-imagining/
That’s interesting, Jeff. Thanks for pointing out that article. I must have missed the issue of Playboy they refer to. :-)
Grace and peace,
Tim Archer
Tim at times you confuse me.
Seemingly one day you imply Christians should not be politically vocal about the Governments actions and then the next you seemingly want the Government and your readers to listen to your political ideology. Help me in my apparent misunderstanding?
Grace and peace Clayton
Clayton,
Christians speaking up for peace is political? Hardly. It should be our constant mantra.
Christians should speak about politics as outsiders, not insiders. That’s been a pretty consistent theme on this blog, so I’m not sure why you’re confused. If I said, “Vote out XYZ because he’s for war,” then I would be speaking politically.
When I say, “Choose peace over war,” I’m speaking as a Christian. I don’t care which party does it, I don’t care what government does it, I don’t care who does it. Everyone everywhere should choose peace.
Nothing political about that.
Grace and peace,
Tim Archer
P.S.—Is putting “grace and peace” at the end of our comments a political statement?
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Then it’s OK for me as a Christian to oppose Gay Marriage and Abortion and encourage other Christians to do like wise in your opinion?
It seems to me it would be very easy to determine what political party one would thus vote for. Which is the most important issue?
I may have over reacted to your point because of an encounter a few days ago when an individual quoted a rising campaign slogan: “The real Jesus forgives your Jesus for being a greedy Republican warmonger.”
I have never voted for any party to promote war, nor do I favor anyone being greedy.
Regardless I appreciate your response and explanation.
Grace only Clayton :) Jk
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