'Beatles songs as effective as the Bible in explaining Christianity'?
London, Oct 19 : Churches should use the Beatles' hits in their services, for they are often more effective in expressing Christianity, says a leading bishop.
In a book backed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, the Rt Rev Nick Baines, Bishop of Croydon says that the Bible has become banal and argues that pop music writers can communicate deep theological concepts in a way that is more accessible to the younger generation.
Although hundreds of evangelical churches have already turned to guitar-based songs instead of traditional hymns, the bishop suggests that clergy still need to be more creative in appealing to non-churchgoers....