Bono interview

This past Saturday I went to my church where they showed the Bono interview from last summer's leadership conference. It was an interview between Bill Hybels and Bono that was taped in Ireland and then shown at the conference. I was stunned at how passionate Bono is about his faith. Bono shares his vision for eradicating AIDS and ending poverty worldwide and says he strongly believes the western world has the power to make it happen. Some notable quotes:

I never had a problem with Christ, but Christians were a problem for me

Redemption is an economic term

'Love your neighbor' is not advice, it's a command

Wishful thinking will not sort out the problem

Stop asking God to bless what you are doing...find out what God is doing because it is already blessed.

These speak so much to the apathy our nation and other nations seem to have towards these causes. Bono believes that we have the power to change this and it doesn't even require much effort. Bono is advocating that the US government and other governments donate 1% of their budget to the cause. Sign the petition at the ONE site so that our Congress will approve this.

If you haven't seen the Bono interview, ask your church to contact the Willow Creek Association so you can watch it. The WCA will send one free copy to your church for raising awareness.