George Lynch talks w Eric Blair about Michael Sweet and Atheism @ Namm 2014
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- George Lynch (born September 28, 1954) is an American hard rock guitarist and songwriter. Lynch is best known for his work with the bands Dokken, Lynch Mob, and Souls of We. He is ranked #68 in "100 greatest guitarists of all time" by Guitar World magazine.
George has always been and remains one of my favorite guitar players!!
I didn't think I could like Lynch anymore than I already have but after hearing him speak so eloquently on the subject of free thinking, he just moved up a notch!
We have the divine within. Living souls are gods. Our purpose here on earth is to evolve in our thinking, lifestyle. The sublime power of our sixth sense is instrumental in our transcendental rebirth. Conquer the ego to resurrect the soul. Holy desire creates. Unholy desire destroys. Into The Fire // Turn On The Action // Unchain The Night // Dream Warriors
***** I apologize if you didn't intend on replying to me but if you if you did read on: We have mostly water within. The only soul is the music and food. Our purpose here is to procreate. My six sense is my music and it's alive and well (might want to check it out). Stay honest to yourself especially when that inner voice is telling you this is total bullshit. I prefer "Holy Diver" great song! At least you got one good thing going for you, good taste in guitarists. ;)
Tragic mistake when the progeny and progenitor have horribly defective DNA. This is being reprehensibly irresponsible. It empowers the unholy fascist alliance of church and state, spawning corporatism and a pyramid plutocracy. Drastic measures are required: castrate 80% of the male population. -Holy Outlaw-
***** Oh I see, you forgot your meds. Please take your nonsensical diatribe elsewhere dipshit!
***** Okay so I'm bored and I want to try to sound crazy too. Here is my reply:---- "Only tragic to the eyes of the unknown by-standing cradle of doom wearing abstract unconscionable steadfast thoughts. The alliance of church and state are essential for the coming darkness transcending total wretchedness." Not fucking bad eh!?? BTW, Male population needs only 81% you're way the fuck off!!!
Can't lose pairing up with Michael Sweet -- everything Mike does turns to gold. One of my first concerts was in 1984 with Dio (Dokken opening) - amazing guitar display with George Lynch and Vivian Campbell lighting up the stage.
Thanks for your love and support indeed you are a true fan of my music God bless you. You can write me on Michaelsweet1212@gmail.com
I am so happy to hear George, my absolute favorite guitar player since the 80's, unashamedly say he is a freethinker. He has always been the coolest guy in the world, and he just got one level cooler.
George Lynch is my all time favorite guitarist......I was "lucky" enough to meet him last year and I was kind of turned off by his not so super stoked to meet me and talk to me like I was with him.....NOW with this freethinking Atheist stuff...wow.....since I already used up my wish to meet my idol.....maybe next time I should just let it be my dad.....Oh well....he does what he does and thinks what he thinks but I am not on board....
outstanding interview. George very outspoken here
Class act! I appreciate his openness on music and his point of views of the world around him. I wish him and his family ultimate happiness and enjoy the fruits of his labor.
I'm blown away George is gonna be 60 this year,wow but still lookin good man,keep on rockin,keep on poundin.
EXCELLENT INTERVIEW WITH AN ARTICULATE ARTIST!!!! THANKS...
God gives us free will. If Lynch wants to be an atheist then that's his choice. I choose Jesus Christ but it doesn't make me better than anyone else. And I love metal lol.
Freewill is an illusion as most of our decisions are made before we're even consciously aware of them.. Free will is both a cop out and an illusion....
alan pfuhl
If it is an illusion, then why are you saying such comment freely and by your own will?...
Kevin Quinones
Speech isnt freewill and as already stated our ideas are formed before we're even consciously aware of them..
Alan, how did you reached this conclusion that, "Speech isnt freewill and as already stated our ideas are formed before we're even consciously aware of them..?"
Actually I am not saying that speech is freewill as you imply to say, but that the simple volition of "speaking" is a product of a volitional act that is free and not deterministic, if you understand what I mean. Also I want to ask you, were you conscious to see if our ideas are formed before we're even consciously aware of them? In order for you to reach this conclusion, guess what? You have to be AWARE and CONSCIOUS that such event is happening. To say the opposite is ludicrous...
Kevin Quinones
, how did I reach the conclusion? Simple, the ability to speak does not determine will or choice at it's core and it not free for all as there exists,physical,metaphysical,social and mental constraints for many. And simply read the works of neuroscientist Sam Harris to see where prevailing studies show that decisions in our brains are formed before we are consciously aware of them, it's similar to to saying that when you see someones face your seeing it in the past due to the amount of time it takes the image to reach your eyes and be processed..
We arent "given" freewill or the ability to make choices due to an omnipotent deity or by ones personal god of choice...
George I have always been a fan! Starting back in the 80's days in High school. I'm praying for you dude!
What an inspiration! George is the man.
It looks like it will be a great record. I hope George solos a lot on it.
As a Christian PhD thinker myself, I love George's attitude. God bless you Mr. Lynch!
Then you recognize in his statements, that he has an agnostic worldview, but probably not well formed.
Kind of like having a degree in Christian theology, yet not being a disciple. ;) I've met many. Richard Horsley is a good example. PhD, writes solid historical books on first century Israel and the culture and movements and groups, yet is an atheist.
George Lynch... what an inspiration.
Humble Greatness!!! Mr. Lynch!
This is an awesome interview and I have enjoyed George's music for probably half of my life. I recently came to the realization that I am an atheist and it is great when people are outspoken about it and state the importance of not only rationality and logic but also working with different people and being tolerant and accepting. The religious people here that are otherwise fans taking this opportunity to preach should be ashamed. The man is an artist trying to provide for his family and that is all you can ever ask, a man to follow his heart and do good things on his own will, rather than doing it because he is scared of infinite punishment for finite crimes.
You make a great statement. I, myself, am a Christian. But I can respect others beliefs and have many close friends who don't believe what I believe. We each have our own thoughts and ideas. And we should not hate each for that. I completely agree with you.
Christianity as a whole is up to the person making a choice to follow god but here's something to think about,a man goes to church and puts on a fasad that he's a good Christian man but when church gets out he cussed out the guy who cut him off driving,what role model was that guy?? I also am an atheist..
speedjunkie66 Its not always a facade or hypocrisy, in fact many times it's just human nature getting the best of us. You could offer some encouragement to the Christian and suggest it's not nice to cuss someone out no matter how mad you are. As an atheist, I don't think you would have anything to lose by offering support.
Now, 2023. KXM three releases. All absolutely amazing!
I really appreciated Mr Lynch's enthusiasm and perspective's in this interview. It was an enjoyable view
Ah he's too humble. Bless you, Mr Lynch
George Lynch is my favorite guitar player of all times. When you listen to him you sense a guy that is remarkably smart and loves what he does. He's also very straight forward about his past success, struggles and reality of the music business. As a guitar player, I still look up to him as an inspiration to my own journey in music.
SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide}
aaahh yeah i have had the pleasure of meeting george much love bro..
i have never heard lynch express his personal views like this. what an eloquent and seemingly educated vantage point! having a "gift" or committing "sin" is not exclusive to any given religion and makes perfect sense in the context in which he is speaking. it is painfully obvious by the comments to what he has said that lynch is wizened to a concept that the majority of religious people have never and will never understand - that tolerance breeds freedom. he doesn't believe the same way that they people (thankfully), so they attack him. it is just so typical.
Love George's passion!
Looking forward to that Michael Sweet project Mr Lynch! You are so close to discovering the truth! Praying for you!
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Lynch is iron clad. His playing has it all.
Well said George.
Such a genuine guy. His comments about how the early days where they had little was the best days...
Great stuff, thanks for posting this!
I've loved his playing over the years, but George Lynch, the man, has been a bit of an enigma to me. But hearing this interview at this particular point in his life is fantastic: very articulate, deep thinker.
I've only heard "Rescue Me" from KXM, and I love Lynch's playing on it. Not quite what I anticipated, very soulful and tasty. Less is more.
Great great stuff, and thanks for posting it.
Logic is the only thing that defines Christianity, It takes allot more blind faith to believe in atheism than Christianity
BUT...I love his "openness" on the subject, its respectful and honest.
Not to mention, he is just a great guitarist !! ( I love the fact he doesn't even say Don's name! he just says "Its Dokken without the singer" LOL )
That is one of the most ignorant statements I've ever seen in a youtube comment section. Substitute Bigfoot for Christianity, and see just how fucking dumb you are. Not being convinced there is a God (especially Yahweh), is not different than not being convinced their is no Loch Ness monster. It doesn't take 'faith' to not believe in leprechauns.
sparkymoo '
That is one of the most ignorant statements I've ever seen in a youtube comment section"...1) TH-cam must be new to you then. 2) if you give no reason, explanation, or evidence for this. " Substitute Bigfoot for Christianity, and see just how fucking dumb you are" 1) Why the insults? is it because you do not have a reason of substance to offer ? Comparing bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster for Christianity shows your logic and intelligence level not mine " It doesn't take 'faith' to not believe in leprechauns'--agreed, just common sense...........which surpasses this conversation uh ?
mike edwards I don't need to give you evidence for the non-existence of anything. Proving a negative is never necessary. Hence Bigfoot etc. < - - - I've been on TH-cam for 8 years. The onus is on you to prove a god exists. And don't say "faith" or the human eye.
sparkymoo Actually Science works in "eliminating" for answers. "I don't need to give you evidence for the non-existence of anything"...then you cant make this statement, it cancels itself out. " The onus is on you to prove a god exists"....Again, science is the disproving of a theory,...to be consistent , you have to prove he doesn't...but you would need to know everything in the universe to dismiss that...which nobody does, so its really impossible by your standards....but, I look at creation and see a creator...I just look at a building to know there is a builder, I just look at a painting to know there is a painter (but then this points to your eye comment, we cant trust our 5 senses right?)...if this doesn't work for you, then we need to set every guilty person free because you wont except evidence, no witness..so we and we cant rely on evidence ? " And don't say "faith" or the human eye." .....blind faith is for fools, i don't have enough faith to believe in evolution or this all just happened by...well, there really are no answers, and i need faith to believe it just did (because science is always correct right ? read your science book, then read a science book 10 years ago. Its always changing) No Human Eye? then you cant have this conversation or viewpoint because if you don't trust your eyes, how do you know what your writing ? could be all an illusion ..............
mike edwards So by your logic, we should all believe in Bigfoot, because nobody can disprove it. Nice. Good luck with that.
Good job George, thanks for your contribution to music, love your playing. OH please ignore the paralysis of analyzed cmments.
LOLing at all the butthurt, insecure, religious types commenting negatively on George Lynch here. They just can`t accept what George is saying here. Contrast that to what George is saying: that he tries to be open-minded and can accept anyone`s point of view. Atheism wins again.
george is the man!
George Lynch is SO COOL 😎. He's got the right thoughts about life(journey).
Great interview. Thanks for posting this.
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The first "lynch mob" album was my favorite George Lynch stuff.
I believe this project with Sweet will fly.I think the combination of style is exciting .I am a huge fan of both .It really is inspiring listening to the interviews .There is more to Lynch than music .I think if the words were written about the Lord that really would excite me even more .I only try to glorify the Lord with my music anymore .Ministering through the music is so important to Jesus if you believe in him anyway .I love the 80 s music so for me this really is reviving the past .I just don't care for this modern music thing .I can write it and play it but just doesn't have the feeling like Lynch and Sweet and many other bands from that error .Anyway I am Holy Down with that .God Bless
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I really appreciate Lynch's candid dialogue and ability to calmly discuss contentious issues. It does stick out to me, though, that he equates being a free thinker directly with atheism. Then he refers to not using one's gifts, specifically logic, as sin. Obviously in the materialistic/atheistic worldview sin is a non sequitur. As a convert from atheism, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Consequently atheism turns out to be too simple. If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning."
People define atheism in so many different ways, just like agnosticism or theism even. One could say that everyone is born atheist, we are not born believing in gods or the supernatural. As an atheist, to me it just means that I do not believe in supernatural deities without any scientifically verifiable evidence supporting it, it is just the lack of belief in a personal god or anything supernatural. With evidence I'd recognize it's (god's or the supernatural) existence. A more correct definition would probably be agnostic atheist, just as you may have agnostic theists.
Do people actually need the universe to have purpose? Do people need to feel that someone is taking care of everything, and when they die they'll go to heaven? Are there so many frightened and insecure people in the world that without the promise for a second eternal life and a god watching their every move they'd become violent animals with no purpose and direction? There is plenty of purpose,awe and wonder in the universe (even if the universe itself is purposeless) without the need for a an almighty personal god, it's up to us to make our own purpose and fill our lives with meaning.
Atheism, Agnosticism, and Free thinking are only three types of secularism. There are around twelve types of secular groups, total, I think. I'm secular, but, more to the anti-theistic views. I am a fan of those who were deemed "The Four Horsemen of Atheism" (Dan Bennett, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and the late Christopher Hitchins). I'm sure George, as intelligent as he is, knows of them, as well. In fact, anyone secure enough in their secular insight does, especially, well voiced and well versed Atheists.
MrHCSander What is interesting is how faith and science are intertwined. Many atheists simply don't want to waste time pursuing something that isn't proven by science. Yet scientists routinely waste time pursuing theories that often go nowhere. That pursuit is what leads to evidence arguably in both cases. It's not fair to say that fear or insecurity motivated them.
George is the GOAT of guitar playing ⚡️
Great interview :)
Michael Anthony Duenas, your comment is absurd, here's why: Mr. Lynch (great talented guitarist, legend etc) is obviously also a rational and thinking man. He uses the terms "gift" and "blessed" etc in much the same way Einstein used common linguistic metaphors in his writings (if not mistaken he used the 'God does not roll dice'... quote among others). His (Einstein) detractors attempted to do the same silly stuff you do here by implying that despite Mr. Lynch's personal affirmation of his beliefs he still owes his talent, creativity and success to a bronze-age myth. Lastly as others have already pointed out your side sir has the burden of proof. There simply is no "real" evidence to support the belief in the super natural.
Lynch is a beast.
Guys, I am a Christian and if he wants to be an Atheist that's his choice. I do know he has one of the most amazing God Given Talents ever as a guitarist.
Atheism isn't a choice, just like Christianity isn't a choice. You simply believe what makes sense to you at the time. You can't just DECIDE to be an atheist out of the blue, that's not how it works. Being an atheist or if you're like me - an agnostic, requires time and many years of reflection before reaching a conclusion. That doesn't mean you wanted or asked to be in that position, but you can't lie to yourself and tell yourself that you still believe something that you no longer believe in.
Can't wait for Sweet and Lynch !,,,, Wow!
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"I'm an atheist" but I don't have a problem believing something is a "sin". A little contradictory. He does look awesome for almost 60.
No doubt one of my favorite guitarist can we please get another KXM record
Regardless of who believes what or not, I've listened to some of the Sweet/Lynch samples and really like the sound alot.
George, if you're listening, I have been a fan since the inception of Dokken. You speak of rational thought. Convince me, etc. The spiritual journey. Have you heard of Kerry Livgren? He can share some things on the journey. Livgren is probably qualified to be a professor of philosophy. He has done some homework. There are many others out there. Dave Ellefson is studying to be a Lutheran pastor. No shite! Alice Cooper anyone? Uli Jon Roth? The list could be quite lengthy.
Wow, I've never heard him speak until now. That voice is not what I pictured/heard in my head.
I'm going to pray for you George! I've always really enjoyed your playing, and I think teaming up with Michael Sweet is a great idea. Best wishes and God bless ya!
George lynch is most cool. class act. level headed shred ninja
George is so humble, "Sir you are a Power House Player".
great guy
Also, hardest working man in rock !!!! Dudes got his guitar pics in ALOT of pies right now!!!
Jake e Lee did such a great job writing guitar parts for Ozzy and Sharon and they deny giving the poor guy any writing credits whatsoever. The kicker is they said they would at the time, then turned on him. Lynch is a phenomenal player!
Oh the Sweet and Lynch album is the shit!!! Absolutely love the song Dying Rose off of it!! The whole album rocks!!!
I don't see how George & Michael Sweet would gel onstage. Michael is a monster player as well. I just don't see it happening. But KXM is a monster record, a true supergroup. George is making the best music of his life right now.
6:45 Wow, George Lynch played in tent revivals and has that in common with Doug Pinnick?!
Ray Stevens That’s beyond awesome! George and Doug? 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
If God does exist, he created George Lynch and empowered him with superhuman talent, erudition and compassion which he shows in his charitable work. God gave Lynch the ability to think freely and to NOT believe in God, it is somewhat redundant trying to preach on his videos or criticise Lynch's Atheism.... Live & Let Live 🙏💜🎸 x
Lynch is a top-notch guitar player, one of my favorites. He is an excellent songwriter (musically speaking). And, the times I met and talked with him, a very genial warm guy that was friendly and easy to talk with.
“I’m a freethinker, otherwise could be defined as an atheist, but I think that the power of logic and rational thinking is something that we are gifted with, and it is a sin to not use it.”
Putting aside whatever ones personal beliefs are (atheist, agnostic, Christian, et al) that one rambling sentence alone highlights 10 minutes of yammering that show him to be ridiculously irrational, illogical, and downright incoherent.
Makes me think that Dokken got in some better shots to his head in their old fist fights than anyone knew...
He's talking out of both sides of his mouth. He talks about spiritual topics in Shadowtrain, and then calls himself an atheist? Also, this whole notion of atheists being the only intelligent "freethinkers" out there is insulting. He should read the writings of C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Thomas Aquinas, Lee Strobel, Timothy Keller, and countless others who make intelligent, sound and reasoned arguments for the existence of God. Now, all of this aside, even though I vehemently disagree with George, I've always been a fan of his guitar playing and likely always will be. His sense of feel, tone and style are totally unique. Given that, I'm not going to start disliking, badmouthing or boycotting him simply because his beliefs differ from mine.
I disagree w/your first sentence. That word, "spiritual" is very vague and can mean very different things to different folks. Don't think there aren't spiritual atheists (who aren't buddhists), even Sam Harris, one of the most vocal anti-theists, meditates.
Religion does not have a monopoly on that concept. It's an experience, just like with the gospel churches he talks about. People get into it, and you can feel that when Doug Pinnick sings (King's X)! Or when Robert Randolph plays. You can't pretend that doesn't matter to music. But you also can't hog it all to yourself as a theist. We ALL feel it. You can call it "the holy spirit" if you like, but seeing as how even SLAYER can inspire it, it belongs to music..not just the blind faithful.
Pretty obvious to those who've weighed the evidence, especially via mythology, whether any god(s) exist...
Consider the Euthyphro dilemma, for starters...
And therein lies the problem trying to have a thoughtful, meaningful conversation between someone who does believe in God and someone that doesn't. Every "Atheist" I've ever tried to have a "logical conversation" with about spirituality and faith, they try their hardest to try to talk down to you like you are not a free thinker or that they are somehow intellectually superior to you. In your comment, you could'nt help yourself by saying "blind faithful" like those who do believe are blind to facts or reality.
For George Lynch to say "convince me" is ridiculous. As a believer, I don't have to convince anyone of anything. That's like saying "I'm smarter than you, so convince me I'm wrong". You also spoke out of both sides of your mouth by talking about how everyone feels spirituality but then try to be condescending by using the term "Blind Faith". I have faith because I see VERY clearly. When you feel the Holy Spirit, it goes way beyond seeing or any of our worldly senses. So faith is NOT blind, but a heightened awareness of truth.
6672rock was disagreeing in a more respectful way with George Lynch and even said he would still be a big fan of his even if he does disagree with him because of George's obvious influence and talent musically. But you condescend by implying that because we see and feel something powerful that you don't, that we are blind. I too, am a huge fan of Lynch and still will be. But you need to learn mutual respect.
TheAxe4Ever As a former BLIND faithful, I respectfully disagree. Ignorance is a form of blindness as well. Here's an example. Back when Dokken and Stryper were among my fav Metal bands, I was BLIND to the fact that classic country, jazz, electonica, and blues were such fantastic genres aswell, rich in beautiful melodies and heart breaking emotions. No one could argue with me then about Metal's superiority, and I would even take offense to such ideas!
But now I am much older and wiser. I've become informed about music and am open minded. I understand why you would feel so defensive about your faith, especially when atheists seem to "talk down" to you. But the fact is, you ARE ignorant, just as 6672rock is. I was clarifying the idea of "spirituality" for him. If that doesn't make sense to you, consider this...
Are christians the ONLY theists that get to experience "true" spirituality? Are you sure about that?
Just the type of moronic statement I would expect from an uninformed non-believer. You think you are insulting me by continuing to use the word "blind" but you are not. I've had a discussions with a thousand people just like you, and actually, they put up way more intelligent arguments than you. By continuing to try to denigrate me, you are only showing your true hate and ignorance. As far as your question of "are Christians the only theists that get to experience spirituality?" Did I say that? Again, you are showing your ignorance by jumping to conclusions and trying to put words in my mouth. Of course there are other religions and beliefs that experience spirituality just as much and just as strong as Christians. And that is a good thing. It just must be a very sad existence for people like you who believe in nothing. Because when it comes down to it, that's what you do. You have no faith and no beliefs in anything other than what you can see with your eyes. Just because you can't see it with your worldly eyes, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I'll say a prayer for you and hopefully someday, you will truly be educated and experience true spirituality. You are the last person that needs to define spirituality to me or anyone. I have seen it and it cannot be unseen. BTW, I STILL love George Lynch's work. I'll bet you can't say the same about Christian artists just because of your pure hate for believers. Ciao.
TheAxe4Ever What I wrote was in no way an insult, but AGAIN... I can see why you would read it that way. It's extremely difficult to criticize faith without insulting the faithful. The word "blind" is apropos, especially based on your responses. You illustrate your blindness by getting that defensive and calling me a hater. I WAS a believer, I was educated out of it long ago. It's kinda hard to unlearn all you've learned at that point. Like being plugged back into "the matrix".
I DO believe in something, humanity and our potential for progress, rather than destruction.
But you're right about one thing, I don't listen to Stryper anymore, though they were my favorite band when I was 19 and a devout christian. The reason is because I don't really listen to hair metal anymore, I've moved on. Dokken IS much better, that's for sure! But still, I heard plenty back then.
Today, what I DO listen to sometimes is gospel, classic country, & bluegrass that is very religious. Like Alison Krauss & Union Station, for example. There's also some great "spiritual" songs by George Jones, who is my absolute favorite. I don't skip these songs because they're christian. I CAN however, see why you would think that of me, because your blind faithfulness insists non-believers are as you attempted to describe me. YOU were being insulting and defensive, I was being honest. When I say blind, I just mean ignorant. Creationists in the U.S. are the best example of this.
They are WILLFULLY ignorant. I'm sure you're not THAT blind...at least, I hope not. Use the web to educate yourself. It's there for all of us to progress. Cheers!
Fawk, you reformed Lynch Mob with a whole new line up again.. FML
who gives a fuck what his beliefs are just keep rocking damn
Glad Joe didnt get shafted by the Ozbournes!!!
The one that got away... classy guy and terrific player!!!
Smart guy, this Lynch.
Atheist ?! ah but Mr. Lynch- 2:57- you say "The power of logic and rational thinking is a gift"? a gift from who/whom? and "its a SIN to not use it?
God has blessed you sir. Embrace the love of God- I appreciate your art
You think you're clever sir? Leave people be, Lynch is a great genuine down to earth person, not everyone believes in fairy tales and has an invisible friend in the sky. As an atheist myself I get along just fine with religious people, and religious friends, as long as they're not in my face about their religion all the time. What if told you, that I think you are delusional believing in God, and that Gilgamesh may bless you for not believing in the right god? You wouldn't be happy about it. So stop telling non-believers that you'll pray for them or telling them that they've been blessed by your god. It would be like if a Hindu was telling you that you will feel Vishnu's wrath if you don't follow the Hindi ways. Doesn't make any sense to the people who don't believe in the same fairy tales that you believe in. Peace.
MrHCSander i always laugh at the "fairy tales" and "imaginary friends" arguments... It just shows me how ilogical and fanatic are atheists, only in order to almost support their "unbelief". I can see how great atheism sounds for susceptible people...
MrHCSander Ah,,,thank u for your comment. It is the Holy Spirit that brought you here via an open forum comment on You Tube. Love is the key- do you have love in your life? I'm not gonna argue religion,,there is no end in conversation, just know GOD IS the "be all end all"
Don't believe
But do me a favor friend please , break out your bible ( I know you got one laying around ) read Mark 3:29 and Ill pray for you brother
Michael Anthony Duenas
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. The burden of proof lies on the one who claims that something improbable exists. Show me scientific proof that something supernatural exists.
The universe has not always existed. It had a start...what caused that? Scientists have no explanation for the sudden explosion of light and matter
George Lynch is one of my favorite guitarists along with Satch, Ty Tabor and EVH.
I have always been a christian since my early years, but not always following Jesus as I should. But I think we are all on a spiritual journey whether we know it or not. Athiests are ppl that just haven't discovered that Father God believes in them even if they don't. But to say I'm spiritual and an atheist is just strange to me IMHO :(
I would never expect anything insightful from mr Lynch but now discovering dUg teamed up with him is scary :( But I'm praying for them all.
"He is either a liar, lunatic or LORD!" CS Lewis and quoted by Bono recently.
He is God or he isn't ! Music itself is very spiritual and it can be used for good or evil, let it be the good.
Peace
Well I can remember when George was about !8 and got on his knees and asked for Repentance from his Heavenly Father.
go home...go home....
I'm sure Michael Sweet respects George's views equally. Intellect and spirituality do not inherently oppose each other so there's not really a competition between them. If anything, music has both spiritual and intellectual qualities to it.
I've always wondered why we are mysteriously drawn to music- an arranged variation of tones.
It's mathematical but it's also emotional.
I have used the rules of logic, free thinking and rationale and I have come to the realization that God is the creator of the Universe, the Bible is the Word of God and Jesus is the Son of God and Savior of the World. I feel sorry for George , I love his playing but I feel sorry for him.
I can guarantee one thing, if George Lynch and Michael Sweet continue to work together -George will wind up being a christian, no way Michael would turn into an atheist. Once someone believes in something you don't change and go back to not believing something exists. IMPOSSIBLE -
Why do you say it's impossible?
Actually, it's not impossible. It happens all the time. Christians become atheists, and vice versa. And how do you know that Lynch would become a Christian just by hanging around Michael? That seems absurd.
Has this "super group" album even been released yet??
Use the "Rules of Logic and Rational Thinking"
I wonder when Lynch became a freethinker/atheist? I'm pretty sure he wore a cross in Dokken's "Breaking the Chains" video way back when.
As far as I know everyone who meant simething in rock and metal since 70s wore cross at one point or another. And some of them were hardcore atheists.
I think every normal human acknowledges Christ in one way or another, regardless of how they think on the outside.
You dont have to be a member of organized religion to admire Christ for who he was.
If nothing else, he was genius, and I think people somehow know that inside themselves with their sixth sense
Check out the latest video from Sweet & Lynch - "The Wish": th-cam.com/video/jmmolV-B7xE/w-d-xo.html
The great thing about all this arguing and trying to outsmart each other in this whole believe or not to believe is, one day we all will die and then we will know Absolute truth! John 3:16
blairingoutshow love your interviews and dang, if you ever need someone to work for ya, Ill move and work for ya - i am a free agent right now lol
George is an interesting person. They say there are no atheists in foxholes. George is long in the tooth, and Richie Faulkner ostensibly miraculously survived (father of George’s grandchild). He’s still atheistic, so the foxhole cliche does not apply.
George is cool
George is a VERY genuine individual. I hope he discovers Lord Jesus along his life path. The best to you, George. Oh, my favorite Sweet & Lynch song is "Dying Rose".
Sweetlynch needs to be the name blairingoutshow tell George and Michael to use that name - Sweetlynch
How is being athiest logical or feel thinking? I know everyone makes that claim, but that doesn't add up.
haha llongone2...."aethism wins again??"; not in final judgement. This is a rocking album and that's what matters. Don't judge Christians or faith in non-religion.
Great guy, that Mr. Lynch! Smart too! Long live 'freethinkers' and world class guitarists!
Ranked 68. WTF They really fucked that up! They probably think keith richards or some other strummer is better. What a joke!
George is too good for Ozzy! It might have made him a lot of money, but now he can keep his head high! His work is of another league than Ozzy’s.
On the other note, I’m a logic guy too, a scientist by education, but Michael is right. Open your eyes and your heart and you will see the evidence!
so how can you be an atheist when you acknowledge the things you are gifted with and not using is a sin?
It's called figure of speech. Ever heard of it?
"I think that the power of logic and rational thinking is something that we're gifted with, and is a sin to not use it."...............says an 'atheist'. Interesting! "Come now, and let us reason together." Isaiah 1:18
There is a guy much like George in the Bible. His name is Thomas. People call him Doubting Thomas, but nobody could ever call him Cowardly Thomas. He was the guy who said, "Let us go and die with him (him being Jesus)." -That was when all of the disciples were trying to talk Jesus out of going to a specific place where they thought they would all be killed. Jesus did chastise Thomas for his unbelief, saying, "Blessed are they who have not seen and yet believe." But in the end Jesus revealed his identity to Thomas. -One thing about Thomas and his logical mind. When Thomas finally saw fully . . . he was able to put the pieces together in a manner that no person before him had fully accomplished. As Thomas felt the wounds of the risen Jesus he proclaimed, "My Lord and my God." I believe George is sincere in his statement about being a free thinker. I pray the Lord will show him some wonderful thing if his mind is truly opened. The gospel is beyond belief, and it indeed takes faith. -But there is a reason something so unlikely to all generations is still alive and well today. The bottom line is, if there were no room for doubt, there would be no need for faith. I think there is a bit of Thomas in all of us.
Hey, thanks man. Keep on rockin.
I found this video by searching christian george lynch... i saw him wearing a cross long ago, i guess not though. Logic is gifted to us is an interesting statement. Doesnt sound atheist. I wonder if he ever researched self refuting world views.
#68 thats fucking ridiculous...he should be top 10-15 for sure....
George sounds more like an agnostic than an atheist here.
He's a free thinker and an atheist, but says logic and rational thinking is a gift? From whom?
Yes and he's doing "Shadowtrain" that has to do with Native Americans (who are very spiritual) and to me his solo's are very spiritual..but atheist don't believe in a higher power so I'm confused :/
louie ramon
My question is: where do these gifts come from? Don't get me wrong, I love his playing and #68 rock guitarist is nonsense.
From the universe. It's a figure of speech. And even if he tought it came from a God, that doesn't mean the Christian God.
I pray that God will get a hold of George's heart, mind and soul and that he will accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Talented guitar player.
2 Corinthians 6:14-16......
Why does he sound like norm Macdonald.
Rejecting man made religion is one thing, but rejecting the love and mercy of God Jesus Christ is another! In spite of ones current confusion in looking for the way, the truth and the life (in all the wrong places) who has been blessed by God to be a great metal guitarist! (Comment continued below!)
When your ready God will be there to real you back in! Although NOW is the time of SALVATION! (Tomorrow is NOT promised to anyone!) NO one in there right mind wants to wake-up in eternity on the WRONG side of God having rejected salvation by there own (UNBELIEVING) doing!
Adam and Eve fell for that "free thinking" lie of the Devil after the Devil deceived himself (In eating from the same tree!) and we see ware that type of "free thinking" got him, along with the down fall of mankind that the whole world is currently living in the aftermath of, due to that type of "free thinking!"
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"Rejecting man made religion is one thing, but rejecting the love and mercy of God Jesus Christ is another!"
God and Jesus ARE man-made religion. The gospels are faith documents, not historical documents. They are embellished stories, about a man named Jesus. Jesus was probably real, as a man. Jesus Christ is what is fabricated. All you have are people's stories.
By "gifted" he probably means genetically endowed, and by sin he probably means unethical.
no contradiction to his atheism
Phil