Others out there in the Ethiopian-adoption-blogosphere have posted this, so I figured I'd do the same for those viewing our blog and just getting themselves introduced to Africa, etc.
Bono (or Paul Hewson, for those on a non-stage name basis) of U2 has, in recent years, increasingly put himself at the forefront of issues regarding Africa--AIDS, fair trade, debt relief, etc. Statesmen here in the United States have been impressed by his knowledge of the issues and his conviction. I thought I would embed this footage of Bono speaking at the prayer breakfast held by President Bush over a year ago. It's just over 20 minutes long but worth your viewing.
I have long been a fan of U2. From when I first heard the Joshua Tree and felt a deep connection to its sentiments at 10 years old (I had older brothers) to my more recent enjoyment of How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, I have (in hindsight) always been inspired by Bono's desire for unity--not just in a political or social sense but in a deeper sense--the unity of heaven and earth. Most good lyric poetry is written with this same desire. While I don't know if U2's work will prove to be music for the ages, they have, nevertheless, produced music that has consistently echoed the sentiments of good lyric poetry from the past (
here and
here are two classic songs--and videos!--of theirs that perhaps illustrate this best). Enjoy the prayer breakfast footage.
