Merlin Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hey Everybody, This song isn't exactly new, but I'm pretty sure that there are a lot of you reading this who have never heard it. I rediscovered it the other day, and I just wanted to share it with you. The entire song and video is a poetic satire that revolves around Christianity in America. The artist is the phenomenal Ben Folds. It is not often that artists of this caliber release material with this kind of potency. I'd love to hear your thoughts, comments, and general feedback on this. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Furball Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Was this the band that was known as ben folds "five"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 "Crosses flying high above the malls" This line made me think of South Korea for some reason... I'm sure some fundies would look at that and think "We need to make our cities look like that!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Furball Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I guess someone canbe saved by looking at these crosses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 @ CeilingCat Yes, Ben Folds used to be the lead singer of Ben Folds Five. If you enjoyed this song, you might also enjoy a song titled, "Not the Same", that he wrote about a friend of his who found Jesus while tripping acid at a party (true story). ha ha Ben Folds jokes that the song is about where drugs and religion meet on the other side. @ Lucy, That's a great picture you found! Their is just something very 'off' and slightly bewildering about mixing consumer based capitalism with a Jesus based worldview don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Furball Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I saved the pic just to trap the helpless. If only I was on Facebook I'd have fun with that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Furball Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 What do you mean to trap the helpless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violetbutterfly Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 "Not the Same" is my favorite Ben Folds song. I wasn't familiar with this one though, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I guess someone canbe saved by looking at these crosses? I think they guide you like a moth to a flame to a place that will part you with your money in exchange for salvation. That's a great picture you found! Their is just something very 'off' and slightly bewildering about mixing consumer based capitalism with a Jesus based worldview don't you think? Jesus always seemed like more of a socialist to me. He seems the type to be against consumer driven capitalism. I don't see how you can reconcile Jesus's teachings with capitalism very well. Yet, the most strongly religious Christians seem to be the most pro-capitalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Furball Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I guess someone canbe saved by looking at these crosses? I think they guide you like a moth to a flame to a place that will part you with your money in exchange for salvation. True, sad....but true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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