"I don't mind about the war, that's one of the things I like to watch, if it's a war going on, 'cause then I know if our side's winning, if our side's losing..."
General CommentAmused to death is a concept inspired by the book "Amusing Ourselves to Death" by Neil Postman. Each of the songs on the album relate to, and express his distaste of how ALL television - even the news - is, or is becoming entertainment. In this sone, he seems to railing against the evil things that are done "in God's name"
General CommentIf God is omnipotent, then what "IS" is God's will. I think its as simple as that.
Is your concept of God big enough to believe he makes autistic children, psychopaths and war mongers?
If you believe in an omnipotent God, then you must believe he created these things.
General CommentBasically shows that any person via their god or voice can justify anything, good or evil.
General CommentHow about everything we have is there because crazed as we are [from one perspective] and so delightfully insightful and inventive [from another perspective] we want it there. Part of the fun is not reminding ourselves that we know this.
General CommentYeah, this song is just about people using "god's will" as an excuse for whatever it is they are doing...basically religious extremeism.
General CommentIt can be summed up in two simple words: "Manifest Destiny".
General CommentA quite enjoyable song, though part 2 is better.