August 22, 2005

  • Hey there
    this is what life is about
    Anything but myself
    I forget it all the time
    Thank God for reminders

    This next part is an interview with Bono:

    Assayas: As I told you, I think I am beginning to understand religion because I have started acting and thinking like a father. What do you make of that?

    Bono: Yes, I think that's normal. It's a mind-blowing concept that the God who created the Universe might be looking for company, a real relationship with people, but the thing that keeps me on my knees is the difference between Grace and Karma.

    Assayas: I haven't heard you talk about that.

    Bono: I really believe we've moved out of the realm of Karma into one of Grace.

    Assayas: Well, that doesn't make it clearer for me.

    Bono: You see, at the center of all religions is the idea of Karma. You know, what you put out comes back to you: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, or in physics—in physical laws—every action is met by an equal or an opposite one. It’s clear to me that Karma is at the very heart of the Universe. I’m absolutely sure of it. And yet, along comes this idea called Grace to upend all that “as you reap, so will you sow” stuff. Grace defies reason and logic. Love interrupts, if you like, the consequences of your actions, which in my case is very good news indeed, because I’ve done a lot of stupid stuff.

    Assayas: I’d be interested to hear that.

    Bono: That’s between me and God. But I’d be in big trouble if Karma was going to finally be my judge. I’d be in deep shit. It doesn’t excuse my mistakes, but I’m holding out for Grace. I’m holding out that Jesus took my sins onto the Cross, because I know who I am, and I hope I don’t have to depend on my own religiosity.

Comments (7)

  • that was pretty sweet

  • eh, im too a.d.d. to read it now, but i promise ill come back. 

    all i know is theres a potty word in there that im sure god can forgive

    jk.  have a nicer!

  • i like how he curses like in the same paragraph talking about God. oh well. that's really a cool view, he takes, though. and i like the word, "religiosity." or whatever that was.

  • Many many moons have passed since I last saw or heard from you and you look to have grown into a very handsome man!
    xo
    Adrienne

  • David-You're not a senior?!?!? I just noticed 2006-I forgot you and Lyssa were in the same grade! So does that mean you're 17 or 18 too? Wow. What are your college plans? Baylor or A&M. (Or maybe you'll surprise me-NYU?) ...
    xo
    adrienne

  • hey daaaave! you rock, i'm really gonna miss ya.

  • Hey there again. I'm glad to hear you're interested in NYU. I always thought that of you. NYU is where it's at with respect to the arts. However I think it is prudent not to pursue music as a degree though. If you're talented enough it doesn't matter what you're degree is in, plus what happens if you callapse a vocal chord or something then what?
    How's your family?

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