Is U2 Catholic?

Question

I know one of Bono's parents was Catholic and the other Protestant. Had to be a tough decision, especially in Ireland.

I'm looking for more specific answers like which band member is what.

Answer 1

None of them are really anything anymore. I mean, they're more spiritual than religious, but I suppose they can be considered Christian. Bono has said before that he has a problem with organized religion.

Bono's mother was Protestant and his father Catholic. When they were married it was quite scandalous because most people in the Republic of Ireland are Catholic (the North is predominantly Protestant) and religion was/is one of the factors that divides them.

Larry Mullen was raised Catholic. Adam Clayton and The Edge were both raised Protestant. (Edge is of Welsh descent, while Adam is of English descent. Their families moved to Ireland when they were young).

By the early 80s, Adam Clayton was the only member of the band who was not particularly religious. The other three were involved with a Christian group in Dublin which looked down upon their participation in a rock band. This almost broke the band up, until Adam Clayton and manager Paul McGuinness stepped in to save the day!

There ARE religious themes in many of U2's songs, including "40," based on the Bible's Psalm 40, and "Until the End of the World," which describes Judas's suicide after his betrayal of Jesus.

Hope that helps

Answer 2

Bono is Catholic

Answer 3

The band is half Catholic and half Protestant.

Answer 4

I thought they were Protestant....(great live band, by the way..)

Answer 5

They are all of the Christian faith, but do not practice organized religion.

Answer 6

I don't know, but they kick butt...

Answer 7

is the pope jewish?