What is it about?

This paper explores common ground between religion and fan-site activity through a critical reading of 40 short essays posted by fans of the rock band U2.

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Why is it important?

This is the first of four co-authored articles and a book from our research project which explores the links between religious practice and popular music.

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An early version of this paper was presented at the American Academy of Religion and led to the writing of "Personal Jesus: How Popular Music Shapes Our Souls" (Baker Academic, 2012) http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/personal-jesus/325250

Dr Vaughan S Roberts
Coventry Cathedral

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This page is a summary of: Soundtracks of Acrobatic Selves: Fan-Site Religion in the Reception and Use of the Music of U2, Journal of Contemporary Religion, October 2011, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/13537903.2011.616037.
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