"Take Me to Church"

Hozier is an Irish native artist that has recently sprung up in the music realm. Gaining popularity rather quickly, he is known for his controversial song “Take Me to Church.” Unless you’re living under a rock, it’s impossible to have not heard this song, at least once, on the radio or Television.

The message embedded in the lyrics to this song is an issue that people, what seems like for years, have been struggling and debating with. Hozier, in this song, sings, “We were born sick, you heard them say it.” There is a struggle taking place with Hozier because he is in love with someone of the same sex. He believes, contrary to what Christians says, homosexuality is a natural act. Hozier criticizes Christians who are judgmental towards people who are simply expressing their human nature. He believes the church is undermining the natural feelings of homosexuality. According to him, Christians are not bestowing love and grace towards people are homosexuals but instead “sharpening their knives.”

Hozier, through this song, is encouraging people to accept and be proud of who and what you are regardless of what the critics say about you. It’s interesting to note the song has a gospel feel to it, and yet this song is blatantly bashing the church.

Homosexuality has been a debate in our society for years and the acceptance of homosexuality is growing rapidly. I think, one reason for this, is due to songs that conveys a message of not being afraid of being who you are. 

However, homosexuality, according to God, is wrong and because it is accepted in today’s society doesn’t mean it’s okay. It’s easy, as Christians, to become numb to what is wrong and what is right. It’s not easy living in a society where an issue of morality depends on what you believe. It’s different for every individual because, unfortunately, for many people there is no compass guiding them through the decisions they make in their lives.  Ultimately, God should be our guide in determining whether or not to accept an issue.

It’s sad that many Christians harshly judge someone who is a homosexual. Instead of the church “sharpening their knives,” the church should be ready to combat their wrong with a right by genuinely loving these people.  After all, Christ shows us love even when we least deserve it.  The thing we can count in life is the love of God who stays constant.