I'm at a place called Vertigo

Well, I promised a provocative U2 post. Day before yesterday, yours truly caused a global stir. Literally. I belong to a large worldwide Worship mailing list. It's an active list and there are folks from every continent posting to it. I am fairly active on the list, and rarely let something go by that like what you are about to read.

First worship band in rock and roll hall of fame IMHO

That was the post that piqued my attention and caused me to reply with the following:

I have always been a huge U2 fan, but I think the worship band description is a bit of a stretch. I understand how some might come to that description though. One of the band's biggest problems is what makes it tough for me to call them a worship band. Over the years, Bono, has been his own biggest fan. On the one hand, he can seem very down to earth and unassuming. Then all of the sudden, he is the total self absorbed rock star. After the Actung Baby album we were given Zooropa and Pop. Wow, he started to believe the press clippings and thought he could do anything. The last 5 years or so though they do seem to be seeking again, and I think that is great. The past two albums, especially the most recent, have been fantastic and they are back to doing the kind of music their fans grew to expect. I think we should be careful how we treat a band like this. Much of their music is seeking and longing. They know there is something more, but haven't given over to it totally. And that doesn't make them evil. I still have more of myself to give over. But it's a little out there to call them a worship band. It's been very trendy for Christians in tune with the post-modern world we live in to 'sing their praises'. Anyway, one humble opinion was already given and I gave mine. Don't know if it was humble tho. ;) (waiting to be blasted now. at least, that is what happened the last time )

I had many replies on the list. A few were supportive, but others disagreed on at least a point or two. It was interesting that most were upset I'd have anything bad to say about some of their music (when I mention the travesty that was Zooropa and Pop). To which I itched badly to ask the folks who they were worshipping. (I didn't tho) I guess I just find this one of the things that bugs me about post-modern/emergent Christian groups. Some stuff that doesn't deserve a pass, gets one. Pastor Kerry sent a very good article the other day and this situation made me think of that article.