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| − | '''"Imagine"''' is a [[John Lennon]] song which describes [[paradise]] in [[atheistic]] terms like "no hell below us" and "above us only sky." | + | '''"Imagine"''' is a [[John Lennon]] song which describes [[paradise]] in [[atheistic]] terms like "no hell below us" and "above us only sky." A case started by Lennon's widow [[Yoko Ono]] involving use of this song in the film ''[[Expelled:No Intelligence Allowed]]'' was used to attempt to censor opposition to the [[theory of evolution]]. A court rejected the case.{{fact}} |
This song is also the official [[anthem]] of the [[liberal]] group [[Amnesty International]]. | This song is also the official [[anthem]] of the [[liberal]] group [[Amnesty International]]. | ||
Revision as of 06:06, October 30, 2014
"Imagine" is a John Lennon song which describes paradise in atheistic terms like "no hell below us" and "above us only sky." A case started by Lennon's widow Yoko Ono involving use of this song in the film Expelled:No Intelligence Allowed was used to attempt to censor opposition to the theory of evolution. A court rejected the case.[Citation Needed]
This song is also the official anthem of the liberal group Amnesty International.
Paul McCartney said, "It's got to be one of John's best songs." Elton John also praised it, along with U2 founder Bono.
Links
- Paul McCartney talking about Imagine - YouTube clip (1:51)