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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HULrW0Zu2KE]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549290.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549290.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549405.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549405.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity
 AlexHolker wrote:
If you're going to keep posting new threads, would it kill you to write more than one sentence and a link? Tell us why we should care what your video says.


Duuude! Alice Cooper!

But yeah, I agree. A synopsis might be nice.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549415.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549415.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549460.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549460.page GMT Re:Alice Cooper on Christianity


Sticking a bit of html in there wouldn't be a problem either. Look, you can do it just by clicking a button above yer post. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549490.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549490.page GMT Re:Alice Cooper on Christianity
This is still the best thing he's ever done:

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His music is good enough that I can go past that.

Besides, Orianthi tends to play in his band - and she's hot.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549571.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549571.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity
Next in the news, drugs are bad.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549598.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549598.page GMT Re:Alice Cooper on Christianity http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549618.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549618.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity
Fred wasn't acquainted with the golf-playing god-fearing Vincent bloke.

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 AlexHolker wrote:
If you're going to keep posting new threads, would it kill you to write more than one sentence and a link? Tell us why we should care what your video says.


I, and quite a few of us who often have a strong opinion, like to start a thread in "neutral".

I will post a link to the story and then the story itself (or if it is a YouTube video the OP will be just the video) with none to minimal discussion on the actual subject. The talk comes after, but the story is presented "pure". ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549645.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549645.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549665.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549665.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity I thought all that was over back in the '70s.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549682.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549682.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity
 AlexHolker wrote:
If you're going to keep posting new threads, would it kill you to write more than one sentence and a link? Tell us why we should care what your video says.


Yeah, I can do that. I thought it was interesting since this is some of the last stuff I expected to hear coming from Alice Cooper, which I assumed was evident considering who was saying all this about the bible and religion. Sorry it bugs you that I post just a sentence or so. The reason I do that is so people will comment on the link and not anything I have to say, if they disagree with me. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549876.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549876.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549918.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549918.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity
 Corpsesarefun wrote:
You don't need to give more opinion, just more context.


I will note that for future reference. Not being sarcastic here, thank you for the tip.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549940.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549940.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity
 chromedog wrote:
tool of santa


Damn it, I wish I was a tool of Santa ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549945.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549945.page GMT Re:Alice Cooper on Christianity
but




Like we never had one of these females in our life....




If you don't know what he's singing about then you need to go into a convent and stay there]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549950.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6549950.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity I don't have a problem with him believing that the Bible is all fact - It's not what I believe, but he's not forcing it down anyone's neck, or hurting anyone, so no big deal.

I don't tend to worry about what my rock gods believe - Dave Mustaine of Megadeth has some real messed-up politics, but I still like his music - same with a lot of bands and artists I like.
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 ScootyPuffJunior wrote:
He's a recovering alcoholic turned born-again Christian. Nothing to surprising there.


This. Many recovering alcoholics turn to religion. As long as they are not hurting anyone, then who are we to criticise someone who is helped?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6550085.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6550085.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity
I've never been in to his music, way too theatrical for me, but they broadcast a radio program of his over here, and that is great listening. His love for music and other performers really comes through, and his choice of music is often eclectic but always interesting.



 snurl wrote:
I saw Alice in concert two years ago. There was a guy outside of the fairgrounds gate with a big sign proclaiming how evil Alice and his show are. They were passing out leaflets too.
I thought all that was over back in the '70s.


The religiously outraged never, ever let a good bit of outrage go. Protesting and worrying about the decline of humanity is way too much fun for them to ever let any single issue go, no matter how dated and ridiculous it becomes. Look hard enough and you can still find people worried about D&D.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6552274.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6552274.page GMT Re:Alice Cooper on Christianity http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6552568.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6552568.page GMT Re:Alice Cooper on Christianity
 ScootyPuffJunior wrote:
He's a recovering alcoholic turned born-again Christian. Nothing to surprising there.


Some sort of "God" is a normal part of AA if I recall correctly. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6552649.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6552649.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity AA's process.

TBH I have never cared about the beliefs or politics of the people who's music I listen too.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6552667.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6552667.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity
 sebster wrote:
I knew Alice Cooper was deeply religious, but had no idea he'd ever been a heavy drinker or anything like that. Son of preacher man, I thought he'd always led a clean life, and was just a nice guy who liked to put on a crazy rock show.


I believe he has credited his drinking as being the thing that kept him away from drugs.

To me he is really an entertainer more than a musician. You go to see the show more than listen to the music. It seems as much a theatrical event like a musical as a rock show.


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 d-usa wrote:
 ScootyPuffJunior wrote:
He's a recovering alcoholic turned born-again Christian. Nothing to surprising there.


Some sort of "God" is a normal part of AA if I recall correctly.


Yep, they don't define who or what, just using the words “Higher Power”. As I understand it this is because many alcoholics have control issues. They try and control too much which they cannot. It is a way many people find helpful to let go and hand those things they cannot over to someone or something else. Hence the use of:

"Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference."

This pretty well sums up many of the problems alcoholics face (Or at least functioning alcoholics).

However Alice Cooper credits his recovery to Golf.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6553039.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6553039.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity
 carlos13th wrote:
Yeah higher power is very much part of AA's process.


That seems like a bit of a conflict of interests...

If I was suffering from alcohol abuse the last thing I'd want to hear is someone ramble about omniscient beards.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6553114.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6553114.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity
 Soladrin wrote:
 carlos13th wrote:
Yeah higher power is very much part of AA's process.


That seems like a bit of a conflict of interests...

If I was suffering from alcohol abuse the last thing I'd want to hear is someone ramble about omniscient beards.


Google 'Pen and Teller 12 Stepping' ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6553165.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6553165.page GMT Re:Alice Cooper on Christianity http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6553198.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/580367/6553198.page GMT Alice Cooper on Christianity
 SilverMK2 wrote:
 AlexHolker wrote:
If you're going to keep posting new threads, would it kill you to write more than one sentence and a link? Tell us why we should care what your video says.


Duuude! Alice Cooper!

But yeah, I agree. A synopsis might be nice.


You are correct that Relapse should have added some form of commentary, but the relevance is fairly straight up obvious. Alice Cooper is not the most 'obvious' Christian. Though there are some even less obvious in the music industry, try Vanity for instance.



Poor video, but it shows a before and after, even if I admit to preferring before.




I get the impression Alice Cooper became a Christian long after he built his rock image or else he would appear a lot more like Sir Cliff Richard.
Kudos to him though, in the music industry declaring a faith can be limiting or even hazardous to your career. Good example of this:





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