Christ and the Modern World: Joan Osborne's (What if God was) One of Us
The choice of a single artistic work that has significantly influenced my perception of Christ is complicated by the sheer number of stories, paintings, and songs relating to Christ and His story. This being said, I propose the popular hit from several years ago - "(What if God was) One of Us" by singer Joan Osborne - as a work that has both challenged and reaffirmed my understanding of Christ, and may likely do the same for others. I would argue that much of the power of this song derives from its context in modern Western society. Indeed, the song assumes that its listeners exist within a secular culture that has largely turned away from God. 3 pgs. Bibliography lists no sources.
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