September 15, 2014 · 12:21 · 3 min
Bono, Mumford & Sons, and reclaiming the word 'Christian'
Ben recalls Bono of U2 and the lead singer of Mumford & Sons distancing themselves from the word 'Christian'. He argues the term originally embraced by the first-century church (first used in derision, meaning 'little Christs') has been co-opted, and part of him wants to reclaim it even though in practice he finds the term worn out and prefers 'Christ follower'.