In 1979, a British rock band called The Who released a song with such little fanfare it took years for it to shift to “cult classic” status. Pete Townshend, lead singer Roger Daltrey, Keith Moon, and John Entwistle put their collective talents together in early 1964 to form The Who. Staking their claim in the […]
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In the early 1980s, rap sashayed out of New York in a swish of powerful beats and strong lyrical content. Seen as an offshoot of funk, it was played in discos, on the streets, and homes in urban neighborhoods around the country. One song, “The Message,” ensured rap would last by driving this happy music […]
As American churches and other religious communities find themselves with declining membership and attendance, statistics suggest that a new religion, the political cult, has taken their place. Instead of a cry for justice backed by a love that always wins, Christianity in western culture has fueled the rise of political extremism. Religion, which has somehow […]