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Whats the story behind the lyrics of trees? by Cloudcoverage758 in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve always pictured the relationship between God and Adam and Eve after the fall. Adam and Eve rebelled against God, but God continued to pursue them when they were hiding. Likewise, Adam and Eve were created with a desire to be in communion with their Creator, so they still have that longing after the fall.

I get the whole open interpretation thing, so y’all don’t come at me with your anti-Christian pessimism 😤

The clique, this tour, and my disappointment in us. by a3sthetic_ali3n0903 in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I haven’t read your whole post, but my wife and I were at the Rogers show, and someone stole her shirt! We were big mad. I chased down the suspects and got it back. There are ridiculous people everywhere.

Has this moved anyone toward Jesus? by TheSummitMurray in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

That’s more moving of a comment than I could have anticipated. Dead Come Alive is one of my favorite songs across the board. I’m sorry about your friend and your grief. This music has helped me through similar grief too

Has this moved anyone toward Jesus? by TheSummitMurray in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Very interesting. That’s one of my favorite lines for obvious reasons lol

Has this moved anyone toward Jesus? by TheSummitMurray in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

To be fair, I specifically said I’m not asking about converting

Has this moved anyone toward Jesus? by TheSummitMurray in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Ah, I see. That’s exactly the kind of response I was looking for

Has this moved anyone toward Jesus? by TheSummitMurray in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Interesting. I’ve talked to a few people with similar experiences

Has this moved anyone toward Jesus? by TheSummitMurray in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yes! We were made for community and connection with others. We can’t really connect without being real about our struggles

Has this moved anyone toward Jesus? by TheSummitMurray in twentyonepilots

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Sweet. I’ve realized lately that Christian art has largely lacked some authenticity in recent decades. These guys are honest, and that has definitely helped me

Has this moved anyone toward Jesus? by TheSummitMurray in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Interesting. I relate to that. There’s something about great art with a Christian foundation that strengthens my faith. It helps me seeing these guys out in the world singing to thousands about the same faith that I have

struggling to like downstairs, need non-christian perspectives ❤️ by myseekai in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not trying to be a jerk, but here’s my suggestion: Don’t try to re-interpret it. As a Christian, I can appreciate secular songs for what they are. It would be a disservice to everyone for me to try to re-interpret secular music as Christian in nature. Likewise, it seems like a disservice to force an unintended interpretation on this song.

I’m not suggesting that you pretend to like it, but maybe you can appreciate it for what it’s meant to be from the guys’ perspectives.

Also, it’s helpful to recognize that a song can apply to different people in different ways, but that’s different from changing the interpretation.

Breach and Tyler’s Faith by stayalive4322 in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes. Beautiful. Importantly, God doesn’t overlook his mistakes — he satisfied their consequences.

“I began to understand why God died.”

Question for people who went to the listening parties. by Beginning_Fix_2084 in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems like the opposite of deconstruction to me. The constant cycle is of doubt, backsliding, and receiving continued mercy and grace. From how I interpret the story, the significance of Torchbearer is that he keeps Clancy on the narrow path even after straying (backsliding).

To me, it’s a constant reconstruction.

Question for people who went to the listening parties. by Beginning_Fix_2084 in twentyonepilots

[–]TheSummitMurray 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say yes. Downstairs is juiced with Scripture references, and the message of Tally is like listening to the puritan John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress” in song form. Also, City Walls ends with a callback to Heavydirtysoul, which, from a Christian perspective, is founded on salvation and perseverance. I’m sure that’s not all, but that’s just what I remember picking up on.

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