" Jesus or a Gun " is Fuel 's fourth single ( and fourth track ) from the album '' Sunburn '' . It was released on April 20 , 1999 , coincidentally the same day as the Columbine High School massacre . The track stands out among other Fuel singles due to its fast tempo and heaviness . When played on MTV or radio stations , the title is censored to read " Jesus or a ... " and the chorus lyric mutes the word " Gun "
Columbine High School massacre
Columbine High School massacre
Jesus or a Gun