Religion for the masses

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DEPECHE MODE

DEPECHE MODE

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SOME GREAT REWARD (1984)

MUSIC FOR THE MASSES (1988)

VIOLATOR (1990)

SONGS OF FAITH
AND DEVOTION

SOME GREAT REWARD (1984) MUSIC FOR THE MASSES (1988) VIOLATOR (1990) SONGS
(1993)

PLAYING THE ANGEL (2005)

“Blasphemous Rumours”

“Sacred”

“Personal Jesus” “Halo” “Sea Of Sin”

“Judas” “Condemnation”

“John The Revelator” “Sinner In Me”

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Martin Gore, songwriter and musician in Depeche Mode:

“Religion - one of the

Martin Gore, songwriter and musician in Depeche Mode: “Religion - one of
themes that often appear in my songs. I guess I'm fascinated by religion, and it is an integral component in everything - from music sensations to describe things in the texts.”

Martin Gore

Andrew Fletcher

Alan Wilder

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“BLASPHEMOUS RUMOURS” (1984)

I don't want to start any blasphemous rumours But I think

“BLASPHEMOUS RUMOURS” (1984) I don't want to start any blasphemous rumours But
that God's got a sick sense of humor And when I die I expect to find Him laughing
*****
Girl of eighteen, fell in love with everything Found new life in Jesus Christ Hit by a car, ended up On a life support machine ***** Summer's day, as she passed away Birds were singing in the summer sky Then came the rain, and once again A tear fell from her mother's eye

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PERSONAL JESUS (1989)

Reach out and touch faith Your own personal Jesus Someone to hear

PERSONAL JESUS (1989) Reach out and touch faith Your own personal Jesus
your prayers Someone who cares

Feeling unknown And you're all alone Flesh and bone By the telephone Lift up the receiver I'll make you a believer Take second best Put me to the test Things on your chest You need to confess I will deliver You know I'm a forgiver

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Can we talk freely about religion in the era of globalization?
Does the

Can we talk freely about religion in the era of globalization? Does
freedom of speech of religion lead to a conflict between the church and the common people?

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KEY ASPECTS OF THE QUESTION:

A Commerce is the important aspect in modern

KEY ASPECTS OF THE QUESTION: A Commerce is the important aspect in
music industry (Only producers and music managers decide what will artist sing about.)
Everyone has his own opinion and position on the religion.
To talk freely about a religion doesn’t mean to denigrate it.