“I went in there wondering if Bono was a Christian…”
Found this quote on ‘The Margins‘, a blog by Erika Carney Haub.
I went in there wondering if Bono was a Christian, and I came out wondering if I was.
I haven’t been able to find the magazine article yet but per The Margins it was “overheard at a Willow Creek pastor’s conference session featuring a video presentation of a discussion between Bill Hybels and Bono.” I wish I could see that video.
Original quote: Newsweek, 13 November 2006, “An Evangelical Identity Crisis”
Found via: The Margins, 11 November 2006, “Quotation of the Week”
November 12th, 2006 at 11:32 am
I just added the link to the full article on my site. Here is it: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15566654/site/newsweek/
Thanks!
Erika
November 12th, 2006 at 11:48 am
Wow,the quote has attracted me too,and I “went” to see the interview :).
I’m very proud of you,Steve!
Wonderfull,thank you so much, Erika!
November 12th, 2006 at 2:33 pm
Erika, Thanks for sending the link over. I enjoyed your site. I’ll be back over to visit!
November 12th, 2006 at 2:36 pm
Toso, thanks for coming by. I need to go read the full article now.
November 12th, 2006 at 5:11 pm
I will try to read it today if I’m still alive :).
I just can’t believe what a selfish man can “love” a woman like a skateboard.He wants to use it to enjoy himself and crash stones itself,and blames it when he hurts himself…how selfish (and maybe the “skateboard” always wants him to be his own rider,and never blames him for not taking care of it as his own).
No man should treat a woman like a skateboard,right,Steve?
November 12th, 2006 at 7:03 pm
just a great quote, i’ll have to check out the article, thanks Steve!
November 12th, 2006 at 8:36 pm
Toso, I agree. No one should treat a woman like a skateboard.
November 12th, 2006 at 8:41 pm
Lon, Thanks for dropping by.
The article is an interesting read of what people are perceiving. I wish Jesus was exemplified more than the differences and what His followers are against.
November 13th, 2006 at 4:29 pm
I went to the UK videocast of the Willow Global Leadership Summit (see my blog 10th October) and was really challenged by what Bono had to say whilst being interviewed by Hybels. The quote “I went in there wondering if Bono was a Christian, and I came out wondering if I was” is interesting. I think if we were all honest it probably affected us all the same way!
According the Hybels, Willow will be releasing copies on DVD to participating leaders when copyright issues have been sorted out. If you know someone who went the the GLS they might have a copy soon! Its well work a look!
November 13th, 2006 at 5:07 pm
Pete,
I was just looking at your blog because you were brought to my mind. Very surreal that you would show up in my blog comments at the same time.
Hope you’re doing well.
I’ll have to inquire with some who may have attended here to see it.
Warm regards,
breathe fire.