If we apply Bono's analysis about Jesus — "Either He was who He said He was or a complete and utter nut case" — to Muhammad, and compare Islam to Christianity, then it's clear Muhammad was "a complete and utter nut case" (or demon possessed/oppressed, as I discuss in my book).
Anyway, this article is a great read, especially for someone who was an early follower of U2, and is familiar with the story of their early days, when Bono, the Edge and Larry Mullen were rather more overt in their Christian practice. They belonged to an apparently vibrant group of believers, and had to make a difficult choice to pursue their music career "outside the fold" of that fellowship.
Thus it is very significant to see Bono make an unequivocal confession of faith at the peak of his worldly success. As you'll see, he doesn't mince words, and has a hard-hitting, no-nonsense view of the Gospel, which in its own way is very 'orthodox'.
U2'S BONO: YES, JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD
'Either He was who He said He was or a complete and utter nut case'
by Joe Kovacs - WND
Bono, the lead singer of the Irish rock band U2, is declaring that Jesus Christ of Nazareth is indeed the Son of God.
In a brand-new interview with Focus on the Family set to air Tuesday, the rock star and activist sounded like “Mere Christianity” author C.S. Lewis who contended Jesus was a lunatic, liar or Lord, and concluding the obvious choice was Lord.
“When people say ‘Good teacher,’ ‘Prophet,’ ‘Really nice guy,’ … this is not how Jesus thought of himself,” Bono said. “So, you’re left with a challenge in that, which is either Jesus was who He said He was or a complete and utter nut case.”
“And I believe that Jesus was, you know, the Son of God,” Bono said, according to a transcript provided to Religion News Service. “I understand that for some people and we need to … if I could be so bold, need to be really, really respectful to people who find that ridiculous.”
Bono, whose real name is Paul Hewson, also discussed one of the most famous biblical characters, King David, who authored many of the Bible’s psalms, which are actually songs in the original Hebrew.
“First of all, David’s a musician so I’m gonna like him,” Bono said.
