The following was confirmed by Jordan Rudess on his message board, in a post made by one of the members asking about JR's religion:
James LaBrie - Christian
James has said in many interviews that he is Christian, and actively practices the religion. There is a (no longer available) interview from HM Magazine that had him talk in-depth about his beliefs, and the lyrical meaning of the song Blind Faith, with the interviewer and John Petrucci.
John Myung - Christian
This is as much confirmation as we can get: he said in an interview once that Jesus is his biggest influence in life. Anyone with more information please contact us.
John Petrucci - Catholic
In the above-mentioned interview with James, he stated that he is a catholic and actively practices the religion. This is also evident in some of his songs, particularly Scarred and Voices.
Mike Portnoy - Jewish
In a Ytsejam.com "10 Quick Ones" interview, Mike said that he is Jewish, but doesn't practice the religion. Jordan Rudess also confirmed this in the message board post mentioned above.
Jordan Rudess - Jewish
In the message board post above, Jordan stated that he is Jewish... see the comments below for some more information.
Are the band members religious?
Hey guys,I'm one The Israeli Ytsejammers, we have done a trip of 40 people to DT's show to Turkey last November(their last world tour of 6DOIT!); here is a E-mail which the GREAT JR sent to me:
Hello Aharon,
I am finally home after a long world tour.
Thank you so much for the beautiful gift that you all gave to me.
It was heart warming.
I also felt terribly about being cut so short with all of you in
Turkey.
It was not a calm experience at all.
Although I had planned and asked to meet with my Israeli friends
separately
and calmly that night when the TUrkey show became a reality it was an
entirely different experience for all involved.
Not only was the security especially tight around us, but there was
also
pressure with our schedule to get the band out of the venue and back to
the
hotel.
I'm sorry it was NOT smooth.... My tour manager is actually a very nice
person who was under pressure that last night of our tour!
Anyway- all that aside! I was so happy to see you and Tal and meet the
others as well.
Even though as you say it was short- at least we got to make the actual
connection
of physically being in the same space! It was fun to see the pics of
all of
you near the airplane and the fun you had during your trip. Really
cool!
So- do keep in touch, my poet friend, and lets do our best with our
talents to energize peace in our world.
Your bro from across the ocean-
Jordan
Musically,
Jordan
Hello Aharon,
I am finally home after a long world tour.
Thank you so much for the beautiful gift that you all gave to me.
It was heart warming.
I also felt terribly about being cut so short with all of you in
Turkey.
It was not a calm experience at all.
Although I had planned and asked to meet with my Israeli friends
separately
and calmly that night when the TUrkey show became a reality it was an
entirely different experience for all involved.
Not only was the security especially tight around us, but there was
also
pressure with our schedule to get the band out of the venue and back to
the
hotel.
I'm sorry it was NOT smooth.... My tour manager is actually a very nice
person who was under pressure that last night of our tour!
Anyway- all that aside! I was so happy to see you and Tal and meet the
others as well.
Even though as you say it was short- at least we got to make the actual
connection
of physically being in the same space! It was fun to see the pics of
all of
you near the airplane and the fun you had during your trip. Really
cool!
So- do keep in touch, my poet friend, and lets do our best with our
talents to energize peace in our world.
Your bro from across the ocean-
Jordan
Musically,
Jordan
You know, for years I've had the suspiscion that Kevin Moore was a Pagan who believes in the Norse pantheon of deities. I mean, I look at the sleeve pictures for 'Images & Words' and I noticed this thing around his neck which highly resembles the 'Valknot' which is religious symbol of Odin.
On one hand I may be right but on the other hand I could be hoping that he is or formerly was a Pagan who had believed in the Norse pantheon since that's my belief.
(PS - Contrary to sub-popular belief, we Odinists/Asafolk/Asatruers are not all neo-nazi's nor do we advocate any such intolerant acts of bigotry - just to clarify)
Rock On, Dream Theater!
See you in London in January.
On one hand I may be right but on the other hand I could be hoping that he is or formerly was a Pagan who had believed in the Norse pantheon since that's my belief.
(PS - Contrary to sub-popular belief, we Odinists/Asafolk/Asatruers are not all neo-nazi's nor do we advocate any such intolerant acts of bigotry - just to clarify)
Rock On, Dream Theater!
See you in London in January.
I was just wondering about how James LaBrie could be a Christian when in the song 'In The Name Of God' he talks about Jesus (The chosen one) leading people to their deaths by leading people to Christianity? And that he is killing people in Gods name?
Is this the true meaning or am i wrong?
Is this the true meaning or am i wrong?
ITNOG was written by John Petrucci, not James LaBrie.
I think the song was a general condemnation of people who kill in the name of God. The Chosen One, as mentioned, could be any number of false prophets, whether Jim Jones, David Koresh, or Osama Bin Laden.
But later on, JP makes it clear:
Self-proclaimed messiah
Led his servents to their death
Eighty murdered in the Name of God
Forty sons and daughters
Unconsenting plural wives
Perversions in the name of God.
80 people is roughly the number of Branch Davidians killed in Waco. Unconsenting plural wives clearly is about Koresh's edict to his followers that ALL women belonged to him, even the married ones. He even seperated them all from their husbands, an act that led many couples to leave the compound weeks before the confrontation with the BATF. Perversions in the name of god? How about Koresh's alleged molestations of underage girls.
I think the song is meant to be general; but I also think JP was singling out a specific example as an illustration of the kind of thing he's against.
I also find interesting the next part that talks about "underground religion turning towards the mainstream light" and wonder if perhaps he's referring to the occult, and how it has become an accepted form of religion in this day in age (a good example of that would be something like Wicca).
But later on, JP makes it clear:
Self-proclaimed messiah
Led his servents to their death
Eighty murdered in the Name of God
Forty sons and daughters
Unconsenting plural wives
Perversions in the name of God.
80 people is roughly the number of Branch Davidians killed in Waco. Unconsenting plural wives clearly is about Koresh's edict to his followers that ALL women belonged to him, even the married ones. He even seperated them all from their husbands, an act that led many couples to leave the compound weeks before the confrontation with the BATF. Perversions in the name of god? How about Koresh's alleged molestations of underage girls.
I think the song is meant to be general; but I also think JP was singling out a specific example as an illustration of the kind of thing he's against.
I also find interesting the next part that talks about "underground religion turning towards the mainstream light" and wonder if perhaps he's referring to the occult, and how it has become an accepted form of religion in this day in age (a good example of that would be something like Wicca).
to marty:
i believe that the song speaks about other things : the fact that people do murders in the name of god does not mean that god ask people do to so . it is their choice to believe so. "the chosen one " could be a leader who misscomprehends things and justify his actions of murder as beeing "in the name of god"...maybe a recference to the iraqi war?
and about the virgins ...maybe we have to see the stupidity of the ancient who believed that they have to make human sacrifices "in the name of god"
conclusion: a general missunderstanding of god and what he wants from people
i believe that the song speaks about other things : the fact that people do murders in the name of god does not mean that god ask people do to so . it is their choice to believe so. "the chosen one " could be a leader who misscomprehends things and justify his actions of murder as beeing "in the name of god"...maybe a recference to the iraqi war?
and about the virgins ...maybe we have to see the stupidity of the ancient who believed that they have to make human sacrifices "in the name of god"
conclusion: a general missunderstanding of god and what he wants from people
It's a shame that interview with James and John on Blind Faith is now unavailable. The lyrics seem to me to be rather anti-God, does anybody know the true meaning of the song because I'm obviously getting the wrong end of the stick!
I think the song is somewhat related to the terrorist incident of 9/11. He could have been describing the way the terrorists/suicide bombers were indoctrinated in order to fulfil their mission. They blindly followed their faith through a fanatic fundamentalist leader such as Bin Laden, who led them to their deaths. It, however, is a general statement describing those kinds of people who blindly follow their religious leaders not thinking whether or not their actions would really lead to salvation. Well, that's MY interpretation, I could be wrong...
I don't mean to sound condescending, but I think a lot of you guys are reading things into In The Name of God that are not there.
Obviously we all know it's talking about God. But when he says "The Chosen One" I think he is talking about Jesus Christ. For that is who went by that name and that is what God named him. I believe the song is just talking about those who try much too hard to be a better religious person than they really are, and Satan easily finds himself into those thoughts, producing these entirely irrational actions and uprisings that they believe are In The Name of God, but are not.
The song seems to be from the perspect of someone who believes that Christ DID lead these people to do these things, when in reality, it was the Prideful, misled individuals. That may be why some people find religions so dangerous, because they see the name that many people give it, in a bad way.
Terence's reference (above) to the 9/11 bombing could be a very good example of these type of people.
Obviously we all know it's talking about God. But when he says "The Chosen One" I think he is talking about Jesus Christ. For that is who went by that name and that is what God named him. I believe the song is just talking about those who try much too hard to be a better religious person than they really are, and Satan easily finds himself into those thoughts, producing these entirely irrational actions and uprisings that they believe are In The Name of God, but are not.
The song seems to be from the perspect of someone who believes that Christ DID lead these people to do these things, when in reality, it was the Prideful, misled individuals. That may be why some people find religions so dangerous, because they see the name that many people give it, in a bad way.
Terence's reference (above) to the 9/11 bombing could be a very good example of these type of people.
Another interesting aspect of James religious views, is his participation in the frameshift project - unweaving the rainbow (2003). The album is basically an artistic interpretation and door-opener to modern evolution theory. After having heard his singing on that record, I think James has more than just strong christian beliefs - I think he embraces the scientific explanations of life as well, cheers all 
Small correction here: Catholic is a type of Christian; distinguishing Catholic from Christian is actually very offensive to Catholics and also simply incorrect. Should be "Catholic" and "Protestant."
antipopular
I remember reading that Mike Portnoy converted to Christianity a year or two back. It was when he was on tour with Neal Morse, after Neal was "Born Again".
Brandon,
On Live At Budokan on the giant projector, it actually shows pictures of these cult leaders that were mentioned earlier on. And the fact that there are actual literal references to what was said, I think it is about the cultists and people who tell others to do stuff in the name of God. The Chosen One also applies because to these cult leaders and the followers, the leader is the Messiah, or the Chosen One. Though this applies a bit to Christianity, Jesus in no way harmed anybody or led people to their deaths or performed acts of perversion. Jesus was the all-loving Messiah who performed only peaceful and helpful acts.
On Live At Budokan on the giant projector, it actually shows pictures of these cult leaders that were mentioned earlier on. And the fact that there are actual literal references to what was said, I think it is about the cultists and people who tell others to do stuff in the name of God. The Chosen One also applies because to these cult leaders and the followers, the leader is the Messiah, or the Chosen One. Though this applies a bit to Christianity, Jesus in no way harmed anybody or led people to their deaths or performed acts of perversion. Jesus was the all-loving Messiah who performed only peaceful and helpful acts.
Scott Corbett
I think that even though the dogma of particular religeons remain in a stasis (If they are the word of god, they have to) the various songs released by the band are written from an interprettive view point, what the writers are feeling about thier religions, as a man\'s belief strucure is given to change or have more depth than can be confered in a single song.
Though the author may feel as though religious fanatics mislead and damn zealots, to make a broad and sweeping generalisation of the bands mythos based on a song or two would be folley.
Though the author may feel as though religious fanatics mislead and damn zealots, to make a broad and sweeping generalisation of the bands mythos based on a song or two would be folley.
Marcel de Graaf
Confirmation on what is said above about John Myung being a Protestant Christian can be found on the second DVD of "Live At Budokan" (the extra footage).
In one of the shots (I could look up the exact track/time if needed) we see JM backstage, in front of a black flightcase with a sticker on it that says "I Love Jesus".
In one of the shots (I could look up the exact track/time if needed) we see JM backstage, in front of a black flightcase with a sticker on it that says "I Love Jesus".
Obviously it refers to the hypocrisy in "killing in the name of God" while Jesus' message to the people was one of peace. The song refers to how people use religion as an excuse for carrying out acts in their own interests and how religion is misinterpreted but it isn't actually against religion.
I always thought Sacrificed Sons sounded anti-christian.
Who would wish this
On our people
And proclaim
That His will be done
Scriptures they heed have misled them
All praise their Sacrifice Sons
It seems like the lyrics are saying that God wished for 9/11 to occur.
Words they preach
I can't relate
If God's true Love
Are acts of Hate
It also says it right there. The lyrics say that God's true love are acts of hate.
I might be misinterpretting this, but why would Christian band members wright this about God?
Who would wish this
On our people
And proclaim
That His will be done
Scriptures they heed have misled them
All praise their Sacrifice Sons
It seems like the lyrics are saying that God wished for 9/11 to occur.
Words they preach
I can't relate
If God's true Love
Are acts of Hate
It also says it right there. The lyrics say that God's true love are acts of hate.
I might be misinterpretting this, but why would Christian band members wright this about God?
Ravi
Pretty enlightening stuff there.
As a Catholic myself, I find the most obvious Catholic imagery in the songs written by Petrucci - starting from "Voices" and "Scarred" and ending with "I Walk Beside You" from Octavarium.
"In The Name of God" is certainly NOT about Christ. It's more about (as many have stated above) people who abuse religion for their own ends, or commit atrocities believing them to be divinely inspired.......and the lyrics go on to give many examples, such as violence, perversion, creating a cult of personality, etc. The references to the Branch Davidians seem pretty explicit, but I think the song has a more universal theme.
In that context, the reference to "Battle-Hymn Of The Republic" in the closing bars (with its lyrical theme of a vengeful God who takes sides) can be seen as very ironic. Clearly Petrucci has some serious issues with people who see God, and more specifically the God of Christianity, in this way.
As a Catholic myself, I find the most obvious Catholic imagery in the songs written by Petrucci - starting from "Voices" and "Scarred" and ending with "I Walk Beside You" from Octavarium.
"In The Name of God" is certainly NOT about Christ. It's more about (as many have stated above) people who abuse religion for their own ends, or commit atrocities believing them to be divinely inspired.......and the lyrics go on to give many examples, such as violence, perversion, creating a cult of personality, etc. The references to the Branch Davidians seem pretty explicit, but I think the song has a more universal theme.
In that context, the reference to "Battle-Hymn Of The Republic" in the closing bars (with its lyrical theme of a vengeful God who takes sides) can be seen as very ironic. Clearly Petrucci has some serious issues with people who see God, and more specifically the God of Christianity, in this way.
I really didn't imagine 4/5's of Dream Theater to be religionists. I would have thought that they would not only be progressive musicians but also progressive thinkers. Catholicism and Protestantism are two ethos intended to halt progress. It seems strange to me. However it dosn't matter. DT fucking own!
I'm glad someone else saw that sticker. Another thing I noticed that I thought was interesting no matter what DVD you see, JP never says a swear word. That's pretty unusual with today's musicians. Of course that doesn't automatically make him a Christian but Christianity is the only religion that I know of that prohibits swearing. I don't know that's just my 2 sense
Here is the link to the interview where Myung says his biggest influence is Jesus Christ:
http://www.cavemanproductions.com/REVS/myungiv2.html
http://www.cavemanproductions.com/REVS/myungiv2.html
Hmm... I don't appreciate the comment about progressive minds not having religion. Religious leaders may have a tendency to discourage progressive thought, but that doesn't mean religion and progressive thought are mutually exclusive. Anyhow, looking at this list, I was actually surprised. If I was going to guess based off of lyrical content, I would have said Portnoy was the only Christian, with no clue about Rudess or Myung.
I find it cool that so many of them are Christian, though; I just wish Portnoy was, since I'm a drummer. His songs from the AA Suite are very Christian-sounding, which is only natural, since the AA program was partially founded on Christianity. I have my doubts as to whether God really cares if one actually titles himself a "Christian", because I think that once a person is at the stage of realizing one's own helplessness and letting God take over, you have come to the point that God was hoping for all along.
I find it cool that so many of them are Christian, though; I just wish Portnoy was, since I'm a drummer. His songs from the AA Suite are very Christian-sounding, which is only natural, since the AA program was partially founded on Christianity. I have my doubts as to whether God really cares if one actually titles himself a "Christian", because I think that once a person is at the stage of realizing one's own helplessness and letting God take over, you have come to the point that God was hoping for all along.
about the comment of Petrucci never saying a swear word, that is wrong. watch the 5 years in a LIVEtime dvd.
\"tonight\'s gonna suck. it\'s gonna be the worst album ever. i\'m just not in the fucking mood.\"
it can also be heard on the once in a LIVEtime cd
\"tonight\'s gonna suck. it\'s gonna be the worst album ever. i\'m just not in the fucking mood.\"
it can also be heard on the once in a LIVEtime cd
Hey guys..... I want to dissagree that being christion either protestant or catholic is non progressive. On the contrary; what progression could be obtained if everyone in the world was governed by one true love. One true freedom. one true light. Wow all the free time to think and create once our weapons are down and our money is not spent on defence.Listen to the two great comamdments. Love your God with all you heart mind and soul and then love each other. Now that is true progression. peace love Guys ...love you all.
me again...oh and all you guys in dt. maybe you could make things a little easier for everyone to understand where you are comming from....... God bless you all
Yeah, and some of his song lyrics have swearing.
And to a comment earlier, Christianity does not prohibit swearing, however there are many other religions who do in a way. Christians don't often swear because it's offensive, but there's nothing really Biblical against it. Just a common thing that has been accepted by the Western church, that somehow these word are un-Christian. The only thing the Bible really prohibits is blasphemy (i.e. taking the Lord's name in vain or declaring another god as your own, or disowning God). This is often misinterpreted as Christians not being allowed to say "Fuck" or "Shit".
And another comment further up, Mike Portnoy hasn't become a Christian, but he's doing a lot of work with Neal Morse and that's been challenging his religious thinking, as I read somewhere, probably his website, that he talks about his new understanding and self opinions on religion.
And finally to Nick's comment, Sacrificed Sons is about 9/11 (as you would realise if you watched Score). And I'd put money on the "God" they mention being based on Allah, the Islamic God. When God is mentioned, don't assume that they refer to the Christian God. Allah is the Arabic translation to God, after all. This doesn't attack the whole Islamic religion, just the extremists that misread the Quran.
I hope that clears up a few things.
~Ash, Christian and Dream Theater fan (btw, yes it is offensive to say John is Catholic and the others Christian, even if I am protestant. We generally have the same beliefs; we're both Christian faiths)
And to a comment earlier, Christianity does not prohibit swearing, however there are many other religions who do in a way. Christians don't often swear because it's offensive, but there's nothing really Biblical against it. Just a common thing that has been accepted by the Western church, that somehow these word are un-Christian. The only thing the Bible really prohibits is blasphemy (i.e. taking the Lord's name in vain or declaring another god as your own, or disowning God). This is often misinterpreted as Christians not being allowed to say "Fuck" or "Shit".
And another comment further up, Mike Portnoy hasn't become a Christian, but he's doing a lot of work with Neal Morse and that's been challenging his religious thinking, as I read somewhere, probably his website, that he talks about his new understanding and self opinions on religion.
And finally to Nick's comment, Sacrificed Sons is about 9/11 (as you would realise if you watched Score). And I'd put money on the "God" they mention being based on Allah, the Islamic God. When God is mentioned, don't assume that they refer to the Christian God. Allah is the Arabic translation to God, after all. This doesn't attack the whole Islamic religion, just the extremists that misread the Quran.
I hope that clears up a few things.
~Ash, Christian and Dream Theater fan (btw, yes it is offensive to say John is Catholic and the others Christian, even if I am protestant. We generally have the same beliefs; we're both Christian faiths)
I really didn't think DT's members were religious. I am Christian and I do find a lot meaning in their songs. I definitely agree that "In the Name of God" is not anti-Christian. It could talk about, besides from all the things already said, the crusades. The Popes and kings would call for war in the name of God to "recover the Holy Land", but what they really were looking for was to have more lands and control... you know history.
Btw, as I understand it, and my World's Religions teacher explained, Protestants and Catholics could be both called Christians because they believe in Jesus Christ. The point is that protestants can be catholic as well because catholic used to mean or means in the strict sense "universal", which means it is available, so to say, worldwide, universally. This is hard to explain, I hope you're getting it. The difference should be made by saying Roman Catholic and Protestant. Roman means that the church keeps the traditions of the old Roman Curch...but I don't mean to give a lecture.
I also believe that having a religious thinking is having a progressive thinking. You have to be progressive in order to understand the mysteries of God!
DT's members being religious just makes me loving them more
Btw, as I understand it, and my World's Religions teacher explained, Protestants and Catholics could be both called Christians because they believe in Jesus Christ. The point is that protestants can be catholic as well because catholic used to mean or means in the strict sense "universal", which means it is available, so to say, worldwide, universally. This is hard to explain, I hope you're getting it. The difference should be made by saying Roman Catholic and Protestant. Roman means that the church keeps the traditions of the old Roman Curch...but I don't mean to give a lecture.
I also believe that having a religious thinking is having a progressive thinking. You have to be progressive in order to understand the mysteries of God!
DT's members being religious just makes me loving them more
Hi everyone,
about this very interesting topic, I have one question after listening Systematic Chaos and seeing us in concert in Paris ; I wonder whether christians like (some of) them can write and play a song like "in presence of ennemies" ; first, the inspiration of this song is a manga "Priest" which is clearly about Satan and very dark intentions ; what is the goal of petrucci with these lyrics ? In concert, the images are very very special too; Is he always christian ? I ask this for you... this last album has disappointed me
Guys, give me your impressions plz
See u
about this very interesting topic, I have one question after listening Systematic Chaos and seeing us in concert in Paris ; I wonder whether christians like (some of) them can write and play a song like "in presence of ennemies" ; first, the inspiration of this song is a manga "Priest" which is clearly about Satan and very dark intentions ; what is the goal of petrucci with these lyrics ? In concert, the images are very very special too; Is he always christian ? I ask this for you... this last album has disappointed me
Guys, give me your impressions plz
See u
thanks for the info, i've been thinking about these songs and wondering whether these guys were anti-religion or something..glad to hear they're open about their beliefs, which for me makes them really 'progressive' and not stagnant trend-followers. now, i could listen to the songs with a better kind of thinking and feeling.
i got to say that Dream Theater rocks! whatever your above comments about them, that doesn't matter. I listened to their music a lot and I have all of their albums starting from "When Day and Dream Unite" up to "Systematic Chaos". It's been less than a year since I had interest in them, and I'm loving it.
Regarding their religion and all that stuff, they are (in fact we are all) entitled to choose our religion or means of worshipping. But those people like the cult leaders (David Koresh, Jim Jones, Marshall Applewhite, etc.) abused this right, and instead, they kinda deviate from the norms of the society and make their own religion. The song "In the name of God" vehemently condemns these people.
Somehow, overall, DT really allowed people to understand more about life through their songs, and I'm kinda touched with what we do. As a musician, I don't only listen to them to get some techniques from them, but for me to understand the real meaning of life.
Regarding their religion and all that stuff, they are (in fact we are all) entitled to choose our religion or means of worshipping. But those people like the cult leaders (David Koresh, Jim Jones, Marshall Applewhite, etc.) abused this right, and instead, they kinda deviate from the norms of the society and make their own religion. The song "In the name of God" vehemently condemns these people.
Somehow, overall, DT really allowed people to understand more about life through their songs, and I'm kinda touched with what we do. As a musician, I don't only listen to them to get some techniques from them, but for me to understand the real meaning of life.
Benxander
To Julien,
I'm not sure what you mean when you're unsure of their intentions when they wrote In the Presence of Enemies in regards to their religion.
Yes it was inspired by the manga which i have yet to further read about, but what i think youre getting at is: Christians cant write about stuff to do with demons, monsters and 'dark masters' like Satan?
Its true that alot of Christians shun away the existance of demons and things and think that theyre lunacy. But its a general Christian trend to shun away things that they dont understand. Afterall, Christianity is largely buily upon Blind Faith, so why not believe in demons? And why not write a song about demonic influences?
I'm not sure what you mean when you're unsure of their intentions when they wrote In the Presence of Enemies in regards to their religion.
Yes it was inspired by the manga which i have yet to further read about, but what i think youre getting at is: Christians cant write about stuff to do with demons, monsters and 'dark masters' like Satan?
Its true that alot of Christians shun away the existance of demons and things and think that theyre lunacy. But its a general Christian trend to shun away things that they dont understand. Afterall, Christianity is largely buily upon Blind Faith, so why not believe in demons? And why not write a song about demonic influences?
Christopher
About sacrifised sons: it\'s pretty clear to me that the lyrics read along the line that \"someone does an act of terrorism and then hides behind a lie that this was Gods will. These are false prophets that act on their own agenda and then makes up some interpretation that this is what GOd wants to gain acceptance among the people they\'re set to guide.\"
So a critic against those that use religion as a tool to further their own ends (like almost all warlords the world has ever seen...)
Keeping in line with the general religiousness of the DT members, it\'s easy to see that the attack is not against christians, or muslims, or even the religion itself, but the people that read lies into the teachings for their own sake.
So a critic against those that use religion as a tool to further their own ends (like almost all warlords the world has ever seen...)
Keeping in line with the general religiousness of the DT members, it\'s easy to see that the attack is not against christians, or muslims, or even the religion itself, but the people that read lies into the teachings for their own sake.
Hi! Just want put my 2 cents in. First, I'd like to say that I am happy to hear about DT's religious aspects. About christians and writing dark themes ... Dean Koontz is a writer that usually write with dark themes and he mentioned in an interview that acknowledging the evil around and within doesn't mean you have sinned but mean that you are willing face the demons that plague us and in doing so able to stand up to it.
.I ve been interested in dt lyrics for some time, they have great music, so reading all their beliefs also caught my eye. What saddens me is what all of u call your selves Christian and I know u r being sincere but I would love to tell u what a true christian is! Any takers"
Actually Petrucci says on Chaos in Progress that In the Presence of Enemies is a song about a classic clash of good and evil in which a guy is fighting the demons inside of him.
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In one of the forums in Israel i found an Email that Jordan sent to one of the biggest DT fans in Israel, Tal.
Tal met Jordan offstage in one of the shows, and since they keep in touch. I want to show one of thoes Emails.
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Hi Tal!
So great to hear from you!
I like the pictures a lot.
I will put them on my tour diary.
It was cool that you guys came all the way from Israel to see us play.
ya know on my record with Rod Morgentein "The Rudess Morgenstein Project " there is a song called "Masada" which is named after the mountain in Israel. You know it?
Have you heard that CD?
Rod and I are both Jewish, and he experienced
some real power at his visit to MASADA. I have never been there. I would like to
come but it seems so turbulent there these days. Hopefully when things settle a little it will be easier to come and play some music and visit you and see the country!
THanks for writing! Keep in touch. Good luck with everything you do!!
Musically,
Jordan
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This is the Email. I didnt change a word.
cool ha?
If ya dont want to believe you can enter the official Israeli DT site and ask for it there.
http://ytsejammers-israel.fan-page.com