MEDIA MONDAY
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The Beatles Were a "Christian Band"?
That's (kind of) what John Lennon said in a 1969 interview recently broadcast for the first time.

Christians around the world had been dismayed by Lennon’s boast in an article in London’s Evening Standard about the popularity of the Beatles, but the singer says he was misunderstood.

“It’s just an expression meaning the Beatles seem to me to have more influence over youth than Christ,” he says. “Now I wasn’t saying that was a good idea, ‘cos I’m one of Christ’s biggest fans. And if I can turn the focus on the Beatles on to Christ’s message, then that’s what we’re here to do.”

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.”
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Lennon actually tells the interviewer, “I’m a Christian, Mohammed, and Buddhist. Whatever you’d like to call it. I believe in Christ and Buddha and Mohammed and God.”

Of course, the next year he would release "God" on the Plastic Ono Band, in which he said quite specifically "I don't believe in Jesus", "I don't believe in Mohammed", and "I don't believe in Buddha". So, I guess there's something for everyone.

Weekend Box Office
1. Hellboy 2
2. Hancock
3. Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D
4. Wall-E
5. Wanted
I saw...
16. Mongol...pretty good.