2015年2月10日 · There is a solution, not in bad treatment, but in the Lord Jesus. He with the Father and the Holy Spirit alone have the ability to address the sins of any of us, cleansing them from us and changing our hearts and lives. It is a faithful saying, said the Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy 1:15, that Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

2023年8月29日 · With its title referencing church and layered lyrics alluding to religion, Hozier’s hit song ‘Take Me to Church’ certainly sounds like it has Christian overtones. But given its haunting sound and themes of sexuality, many listeners debate whether ‘Take Me to Church’ aligns with Christian values or not.

2023年9月30日 · "Take Me to Church" singer-songwriter Hozier will headline a sold-out Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday — one month after releasing his excellent third studio album, “Unreal ...

2021年6月27日 · Like a man whistling past a graveyard to deny his fear of ghosts, Hozier sings about Heaven’s gates to deny his fear of the God that rules over them. Yet the denial does not, and cannot, silence his anguished spirit. Despite Hozier’s reverence for his lover, he still must “[confess] a longing—I was dreaming of / Some better love.”

2015年4月2日 · It’s about Catholicism and Protestantism and Jesus and atheism and fear and hope and love. We each see pieces of it. Many American viewers saw Hozier's music video and wrongly assumed he was...

2023年2月23日 · Released in 2013, it catapulted the young song-writer Andrew Hozier-Byrne into the global music scene with its melancholic revelation of a revolutionary love. 1 It dominated radio upon its release, becoming an alternative hit in America by 2014. 2 The theme of love, in all its holy, destructive, overpowering, and gently plebeian facets, directs ...

2023年12月30日 · Some have speculated that Hozier is a devout Christian, while others believe he may secretly be an atheist. So, which is it? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Hozier’s upbringing, personal statements, and music to discover the truth behind his beliefs.

2015年12月18日 · One year after proclaiming that faith is absurd, Irish singer and songwriter Hozier is singing a song about Christ and God for Christmas. The 25-year-old stumbled onto the music scene internationally in 2013 with his Grammy-nominated song "Take Me To Church," which harshly criticized the church for being judgemental.

2024年3月16日 · “Take Me to Church” by Hozier is not a Christian song, but rather a critique of organized religion and its treatment of marginalized groups. The song’s religious imagery and terminology are meant to challenge the notion of blind faith and encourage personal connection and authenticity in spirituality.

2014年5月27日 · If Hozier were reading this, I would like to say four things to him: First, thank you for writing such a powerful song. You are talented and have a great gift. Second, persecution is from the devil, not the God of Christ’s church. For those who have been persecuted and rejected, Jesus himself came as the rejected one.