XTC ~ Dear God
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One of my favorite songs ever, and one that sums up a lot for me. A lot about atheism. A lot about not being able to make the leap of faith to understand how the tragedies that affect so many people: earth quakes, tsunamis, sick asshats who kidnap kids and keep them in the basement, etc.. How can these things be explained in a world with a loving God, who at the same time, is involved in our lives and answers our prayers. I can’t make that leap. I know that many people can, and that a big part of it is being able to say, faith. Faith. That they believe that we cannot understand God, that His will is a mystery. That his love is there for comfort, even if he doesn’t cure your dying child. I can see that. I just can’t get there.
3 Comments
Cherry
When I first heard this song so many years ago, this became one of my favorites. I would sing it all the time without really hearing the lyrics. I can only imagine what my parent thought.
Dad Who Writes
With you on that. XTC – what a band they were. I always loved ‘Making Plans For Nigel’ too.
Aimee Greeblemonkey
Love that song, of COURSE. and while I consideryself more agnostist than atheist (keeping my options open, ha!) I totally think about all those questions when I hear this song.