A Song About Jesus And Judas (And The End Of The World)




      

      U2 are known for songs that tackle religions and among them, my favorite is “Until The End of the World” from Acthung Baby. The song is about Judas sort of castigating Jesus (after the last supper) for being a killjoy, for sulking and for being depressed (who wouldn’t be?) when everyone (the apostles) around them is having fun, although later in the song, Judas will be heard expressing his regrets and sorrow for taking the money (the thirty pieces of silver) and betraying him in the garden with a kiss—which broke Jesus’ heart. 
     Yesterday’s the start of Holy Week, I really am not religious but it won’t hurt to be prayerful this week, especially with those frequent earthquakes that are getting really scary now, earthquakes that seem to signal—to doomsayers and pessimists at least— the, well, end of the world. 



Comments

Lewis Clark said…
All is well that ends well. A heart touching and moving read. The interview captured my attention and made me emotional too. I recommend everyone, whether you are a Muslim or a Christian to read this.
April 19, 2017 at 1:49 AM
Call for papers said…
Good song. I liked the lyrics of the song they are truly accurate and right. Its a holly song i think but is still true that we all have to leave the world one day and this world will also have to end soon.
September 30, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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