Turns out John Lennon was always a ‘big fan’ of Jesus, according to an unearthed interview.
He blames “the hypocrites” for being too “uptight” in reacting to his comments. “If the Beatles get on the side of Christ, which they always were, and let people know that, then maybe the churches won’t be full, but there’ll be a lot of Christians dancing in the dance halls. Whatever they celebrate, God and Christ, I don’t think it matters as long as they’re aware of Him and His message.”
Anyone who took him seriously recognized that Lennon’s notorious “bigger than Jesus” comment was an observation and even criticism of the Beatles’ out-of-control popularity. Still, it’s fascinating to hear Lennon speak in these terms, ones you might hear coming from the pulpits of today’s emergent churches.
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