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Neil deGrasse Tyson
In 60 seconds Neil explains how religious people REINTERPRET scriptures using science



Skate.
 
"Spirit in the Sky" is a blast from the past
Here is a bit of trivia "Spirit in the Sky" was written in 15 minutes. Norman Greenbaum used a Fender Telecaster guitar with a fuzz box built in to generate the crazy song's characteristics. You have to say, the resulting sound is an "oddly compelling" combination with loud drums, distorted electric guitar, clapping hands, & tambourines.

Good music is good forever
You don't become a worldwide hit if you're not.



Lyrics
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best
When I lay me down to die
Goin' up to the spirit in the sky

Goin' up to the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
Gonna go to the place that's the best

Prepare yourself you know it's a must
Gotta have a friend in Jesus
So you know that when you die
He's gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky

Gonna recommend you
To the spirit in the sky
That's where you're gonna go when you die
When you die and they lay you to rest
You're gonna go to the place that's the best

Never been a sinner I never sinned
I got a friend in Jesus
So you know that when I die
He's gonna set me up with
The spirit in the sky
Oh set me up with the spirit in the sky
That's where I'm gonna go when I die
When I die and they lay me to rest
I'm gonna go to the place that's the best
Go to the place that's the best

Skate.
 
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The Outlaw's Prayer
A change of pace. The Outlaw's Prayer was an epic country hit released in 1978. This song was popular as it struck a chord with so many.



Lyrics
You know, I worked the Big Packet show
In Fort Worth, Saturday night
We had all day Sunday to rest and relax
Before I caught another flight

So I decided to walk downtown
An' get myself a little fresh air
Before long, I found myself in front of a big Church
On the corner of the square

Boy, I could hear that singin' way out in the street
It sure was a beautiful sound
So I just walked up the steps
An' opened the door an' started to go inside an' sit down

But before I could, a young man walked over to me
An' said, "Excuse me, sir
But I can't let you in with that big black hat
Those jeans, that beard an' long hair"

So I just left, went back outside
Sat down on that curb
An' I thought to myself, that's the house of the LORD
That guy's got a hell of a nerve
Tellin' me I can't worship anywhere I please

So right there, in front of that Church
I just knelt down on my knees
I said, Lord, I know I don't look like much
But I didn't think You'd mind
I just wanted to be with your people, LORD
It's been a long time

A while ago, I saw a wino over there in the alley
All bent over in tears
An' I thought how one stained glass window from this Church
Would feed his family for years

Then there's those fine cars parked outside
Too many for me to count
Made me think how people walked for days
To hear Your Sermon on the Mount

Then there's those fine ladies in the choir, LORD
Singin' like they really love it
Hell, last night, they were dancin' on the front row of my show
Drinkin' beer and screamin', "Sing Shove It!"

You know, even John the Baptist
Wouldn't be welcome in this place
With his coat made of camel hair
An' sandals on his feet an' a long beard on his face

You know, Lord, when You come back to get Your children
An' take 'em beyond the clouds
To live forever in Heaven with You
Well, I'd sure hate to be in this crowd

You know, LORD, I'm not perfect
Some even call me 'No Account'
But I'll tell You, I believe a man is judged
By what's in his heart, not his bank account

So if this is what religion is
A big car and a suit an' a tie
Then I might as well forget it LORD
'Cause I can't qualify

Oh, by the way, LORD, right before they kicked me out
Didn't I see a picture of You?
With sandals an' a beard?
Believe You had long hair too"

Well, this is Paycheck, signing off
I'll be seein' you LORD, I hope.

Skate.
 
I Will Follow Him (Sister Act)
A wonderful movie & this song in particular was a moment of sheer joy.



Skate.
 
I've been waiting for a long time for this group to do the Miserere.

All without a conductor too

 
Jimmy Little - Royal Telephone [Bandstand 1963]
While Jimmy Little had been recording since the mid-1950s, it wasn’t until the release of Royal Telephone in 1963 that he became better known outside the country music genre. This was the first recording by an Indigenous Australian to achieve mainstream chart success, reaching no.1 on the Sydney charts and no.10 nationally.

What a beautiful soul
The song Royal Telephone established Jimmy Little as a star in Australian popular music & his career continued for over 40 years.



Skate.
 
"Deck of Cards" (1948) Tex Ritter - North African Campaign
Tex Ritter had the perfect voice to deliver this song.




"Deck Of Cards" Red Sovine - Vietnam War Version
The Deck of Cards" was refreshed to encapsulate the Vietnam war.



Skate.
 
Ricky Nelson - I Will Follow You (1963)
The magical voice of Ricky Nelson is so soothing & meaningful. The music from 1950-60 was truly a sing-along era.



Skate.
 
"My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison (1970)
This beautiful spiritual song is one of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time. According to Pattie Boyd's autobiography, George wrote My Sweet Lord in their kitchen at Friar Park. It was #1 in the US for 38 weeks in 1970. Such a beautiful song, with so much feeling & depth, if only people listened more & fought less this world would be wonderful.



Lyrics:
My sweet Lord
Hm, my Lord
My sweet Lord

I really want to see you
Really want to be with you
Really want to see you Lord
But it takes so long, my Lord

Hm, my Lord
My sweet Lord
My sweet Lord

Really want to know you
Really want to go with you
Really want to show you Lord
That it won't take long, my Lord (hallelujah)

My sweet Lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my Lord (hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (hallelujah)

Really want to see you
Really want to see you
Really want to see you, Lord
Really want to see you, Lord
But it takes so long, my Lord (hallelujah)

My sweet Lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my Lord (hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (hallelujah)

Really want to see you (hallelujah)
I really want to be with you (hallelujah)
Really want to see you Lord (aaah)
But it takes so long, my Lord (hallelujah)

Hm, my sweet Lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my Lord (hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (hallelujah)

Hm, my Lord (hare krishna)
My sweet Lord (hare krishna)
Hm, my Lord (krishna krishna)
My sweet Lord (hare hare)

I really want to know you (hare rama)
Really want to go with you (hare rama)
Really want to show you Lord (aaah)
That it won't take long, my Lord (hallelujah)

My sweet Lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my Lord (hallelujah)
Gurur Brahma (hare krishna)
Gurur Vishnu (hare krishna)
Gurur Devo (krishna krishna)
Maheshwara (hare hare)
Gurur Sakshaat (hare rama)
Parabrahma (hare rama)
Tasmayi Shree
Guruve Namaha (hare hare)
My sweet Lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my Lord (hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (hallelujah)
Hmm (hallelujah)

Skate.
 

Sister Act My GOD(GUY)​

Always makes you feel great no matter how many times you have watched it before



Skate.
 

Sister Act - Hail Holy Queen (1992)​

Sister Act 30 years later. This song never fails to move me. This was a pivotal moment in the movie as far as I'm concerned.



Skate.
 
The B-I-B-L-E, that's The Book For Me!
The Bible is a fascinating book, but one that also has its fair share of horror stories. Some passages of the Bible are disturbing for a variety of reasons, including being really graphic when it comes to detailing a gruesome event. Of course, some of these stories can be interpreted in different ways, the use of allegories being one of them. Still, parts of the Bible can be truly shocking for some people.



Skate.
 
All religions create their own Gods
Why? because they are seeking to explain what they do not know. I believe "God didn't make man in HIS image" - but - "Man made God in OUR image" which for me is closer to the truth.

My summary of the Bible
1. The Old Testament - "Do unto others as you want done unto you" - the rest of The Old Testament is filler.
2. The New Testament - The 11th Commandment - Jesus said "This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you" (John 15:12) and the rest of it is filler.

The Ten Commandments
Gorge Carlin presents a perfect argument for how the commandments can be condensed.



Skate.
 
Ray Charles & Willie Nelson - Seven Spanish Angels
This duet is absolutely and utterly captivating.



Skate.
 
  in the spirit of the season / age
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"Everything Is Beautiful" by Ray Stevens
With lyrics such as these, it's no wonder it was a Grammy award-winning song in 1970.

Words can't describe what I feel inside
When I see the beauty in each coming day
What my eyes behold can't be bought or sold
And everything's beautiful in its own way



Skate.
 
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wayneL said:
I kinda like my religious music in the classical style, but this is great too.

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Simply brilliant
His performance was amazing. I loved the mystic of it all when the Mass was performed in Latin, his rendition reminded me of it.

Skate.
 
Skate, in light of what you have written here, what did you think of Hildabrand's article today?


From my perspective, i don't WANT to like his work, but can't help doing so, especially on this topic

I might have a different conclusion, but love the discussion he presents... And I wish more ASFers would jump in here with some interesting conversation.

I for one, would certainly enjoy that.
 
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