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TrigunNerd	Josh Groban's religion?	Lead	[-]
Posts: 1430 Dec 16 07 3:46 PM More Recent Posts	Tags : None Well, I'm a new Grobanite. I've been a fan of "Your Raise Me Up" since I was a little girl and my family and I always saw that as a Christian song. I'm a huge Josh Groban fan now! But as much as he seems like it, I'm wondering if Josh Groban is a Christian, since I can't seem to find anything about it on Google, etc. Please let me know! It's eating away at my brain! I'm loosing sleep.
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Animalin		#1	[-]
Posts: 7429 Dec 16 07 4:03 PM More Recent Posts	Welcome to the forums. Josh has never stated that he practice and kind of religion. In the Crib notes in the questions forum, it says this: In a Dave til Dawn interview (see the Media Forum) Josh states: "My Dad converted when he married my Mom, actually, to Christianity, but his whole family's side is Jewish, and, uh, and so, I do have that whole history with my family. Also, in a March 02, 2003 article for the UK Sunday Times it was reported that Josh comes from an Episcopalian middle-class background his father, Jack, an executive head-hunter, is from a secular Russian Jewish family, converting when he married Lindy, an art teacher. Personally I believe that Josh prefer not to say if he practice any kind of religion, so that people who are not by the same faith will stop listening. If Josh would state that he is an atheist, would you like his voice less? Malin The Official Josh Groban Music Yahoo Group Important info for new and old posters Nothing is impossible, miracles just take a bit longer
almondroca2		#2	[-]
Posts: 1501 Dec 16 07 4:19 PM More Recent Posts	OOPS - MALIN answered while I was typing. Josh has never publicly stated HIS personal religious beliefs. Here is the info provided in the "Crib note" on the Questions Forum - In a Dave til Dawn interview (see the Media Forum) Josh states: My Dad converted when he married my Mom, actually, to Christianity, but his whole family's side is Jewish, and, uh, and so, I do have that whole history with my family. Also, in a March 02, 2003 article for the UK Sunday Times it was reported that Josh comes from an Episcopalian middle-class background his father, Jack, an executive head-hunter, is from a secular Russian Jewish family, converting when he married Lindy, an art teacher When he performed at the Vatican he was asked if he was Catholic and he responded along the lines of , "No. But I was raised observing Christmas traditions...." The only direct remark I can recall him making about himself is that he considers himself "spiritual". I myself am very reluctant to make assumptions about Josh's religious beliefs but you'll read other's making them fairly frequently. But, HE has never said. (EDIT to add - and others will offer their opinions of why he hasn't but they, too, are just opinions, not fact.) Josh's version of "You Raise Me Up" is minus the second verse which is more directly God related. When first asked he said it could be about many people and when the interviewer added God to the list Josh agreed and from then on included God on the list. I am pleased that regardless of what his personal precise beliefs might be he has openly sang songs that applaud and inspire love, compassion, reaching beyond ourselves, etc... (Concepts that most religions espouse, including Christianity while not exclusive to it.) He appears to be genuinely kind, compassionate, tender hearted, charitable etc. Character traits we can all respect and admire and are worthy of emulation. God's blessings Janette "Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye who wait on the LORD." Psalm 31:24 Last Edited By: almondroca2 Dec 16 07 4:22 PM. Edited 1 times.
TrigunNerd		#3	[-]
Posts: 1430 Dec 16 07 5:09 PM More Recent Posts	Hm... Okay, well. Thanks for the help, guys. ^^ Makes me think, but I'm getting nowhere, really. XD As for whether or not I'd listen to his music if he were atheist, I dunno. XD I'm sad because the more I read about a person, the more dissapointed I usually become-- like, I just gave up a huge, long fandom of John Denver over something. But I think Josh Groban is different. He's such a nice person, funny, and seems like he'd be a real man of God. But I don't think I'd stop listening-- I'd just be kinda sad for a bit. X3 Maybe time will tell and he'll say something. X.x Thanks again, guys. And thank you for the welcome! See ya around!
completegrobanite		#4	[-]
Posts: 101 Dec 16 07 5:23 PM More Recent Posts	What made you give up your fandom of John Denver?
joshieyin		#5	[-]
Posts: 410 Dec 16 07 8:10 PM More Recent Posts	In this article, it states that Josh is still active in church: Joshua was born in 1981, in Los Angeles. Young Joshua grew up with a Jewish father and a Norwegian mother. His father converted his faith to Christianity upon marrying Groban's mother before the boys were born. Joshua and his brother Chris were raised as Anglican-Episcopalian's and he is still active in church. http://www.isnare.com/?aid=208425&ca=Entertainment "Because I know that life is a journey I must accept and that pain and confusion are temporary. I know that if I follow my heart it will lead me where I belong" ~Josh
eblovesjosh		#6	[-]
Posts: 12971 Dec 16 07 9:10 PM Registered User More Recent Posts	I like Josh's music, and I like HIM. I really don't care what religion he has or doesn't have. It just isn't that important.
tcolliton		#7	[-]
Posts: 198 Dec 16 07 9:31 PM More Recent Posts	Whatever religion he practices...doesn't necessarily determine the type of person he is...and that is more important...as religion is nothing more than a social institution...I think people created religion, not an omnipotent and omniscient God...after all, look around at one of the very significant effects that all religions have had upon the world...from both a historical and present perspective...violence. If God is indeed superior and supreme,with respects to power, knowledge, understanding and spiritual growth...why create something that supports a violent pretense...which would only serve to destroy power, knowledge, understanding and spiritual growth in the end. It just doesn't make sense to me...but I have limited understanding anyhow.
sally83		#8	[-]
Posts: 133 Dec 17 07 7:18 AM More Recent Posts	actually, i believe that religion is something very personal that shouldn't affect our relationships with others. josh is a great singer and a compassionate person and that's what matters to us as fans. perhaps people like josh whose roots come from different religions and countries are more liberal concerning this issue - they judge people as human beings regrdless of religion, race or language borders. tcolliton , i have to totally object to what u said. I think people created religion, not an omnipotent and omniscient God...after all, look around at one of the very significant effects that all religions have had upon the world...from both a historical and present perspective...violence. If God is indeed superior and supreme,with respects to power, knowledge, understanding and spiritual growth...why create something that supports a violent pretense...which would only serve to destroy power, knowledge, understanding and spiritual growth in the end. if u don't believe in God or religions, this is your own concern but u shouldn't show this disrespect and misunderstanding as well. firstly, violence isn't related , by any means, to any religion, it rather results from people's heedlessness or misinterpretation of God's teachings. besides, some people try to take religion as a facade or justification to give legitimacy to their mischiefs , they are deluding themselves and others in addition to portraying a bloody horrible image of all the holy religions which preach tolerance and mercy. it is the people , who deviate from God's path, who create violence
JamieH25		#9	[-]
Posts: 879 Dec 17 07 8:19 AM More Recent Posts	For the longest time i thought Josh was actually Jewish, but it never made a difference to me so i never checked it out. Its like his personal life it doesn't change I feel about his music. But I am glad he came out with a Christmas cd. *~~Jamie~~*
TrigunNerd		#10	[-]
Posts: 1430 Dec 17 07 2:13 PM More Recent Posts	Thanks Joshievin! John Denver? Well, if I tell people, they usually get very upset, even though those people have nothing to do with my personal opinions on things, so I prefer not to tell people. XD Just from a lot of the wrong people asking me and getting upset for no reason. X.x Okay, whatever! X3 Religion kinda shapes everything in my life, but it was just a question. X.x Kinda exploded... Last Edited By: TrigunNerd Dec 17 07 6:33 PM. Edited 1 times.
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Supernay		#11	[-]
Posts: 7531 Dec 17 07 5:28 PM Registered User More Recent Posts	Joshievin, that article stating that Josh is "still active in church" appears to be something put together by a fan, sort of like Wikipedia. There are actually several factual errors in that bio, so I'd hesitate to use it as verification... I don't know of any published interview or verified bio where Josh ever made any statement about his religious beliefs, or whether he currently attends any church. I'm not saying he doesn't, necessarily, but that he's chosen not to discuss it one way or another. ~~ NAY~~ The-GNN: The Groban News Network Videos - Pictures - Articles - Your source for Josh media ==DON'T LET ME GO IT ALONE== New here & have a question? Send me a private message or email & I'll try to help.
joshieyin		#12	[-]
Posts: 410 Dec 17 07 5:52 PM More Recent Posts	Supernay wrote: Joshievin, that article stating that Josh is "still active in church" appears to be something put together by a fan, sort of like Wikipedia. There are actually several factual errors in that bio, so I'd hesitate to use it as verification... I don't know of any published interview or verified bio where Josh ever made any statement about his religious beliefs, or whether he currently attends any church. I'm not saying he doesn't, necessarily, but that he's chosen not to discuss it one way or another. Oh I see...so sorry about that guys!! Other than that, I've never seen/heard Josh discuss his religion. To some of us, it doesn't matter, but to others it does. I have friends who only surround themselves with Christian friends because they believe that non-Christians will, for want of more subtle words, "drag them down". They will only have Christian boyfriends and listen to artistes who are Christian. People are all different I suppose. "Because I know that life is a journey I must accept and that pain and confusion are temporary. I know that if I follow my heart it will lead me where I belong" ~Josh
TrigunNerd		#13	[-]
Posts: 1430 Dec 17 07 6:37 PM More Recent Posts	Ah, well. Like I said, maybe time will tell. And good point-- it may be best for him not to say. XD I would find it strange, though, if he were a Christian, because most Christian stars make a point to share their beliefs through their stardom. X3 But maybe he's being pretty smart to keep it hidden? Who knows. X3 Thanks for all the help, everyone.
completegrobanite		#14	[-]
Posts: 101 Dec 17 07 8:20 PM More Recent Posts	TrigunNerd wrote: John Denver? Well, if I tell people, they usually get very upset, even though those people have nothing to do with my personal opinions on things, so I prefer not to tell people. XD Just from a lot of the wrong people asking me and getting upset for no reason. X.x Okay, no problem! I thought for a second that maybe John Denver had committed a horribly heinous, unspeakable, criminal act or something. It wasn't anything like that, was it? As for Josh, his voice is so wonderful you'll continue to love his music regardless - at least I think you will. He's a very talented musician - he writes, produces, and he also plays the piano and drums. So hopefully you'll stick around!
almondroca2		#15	[-]
Posts: 1501 Dec 17 07 11:32 PM More Recent Posts	NAY - that was my impression also. JOSIEYIN - exactly. It matters to some and doesn't to others. Just like many other bits of information about Josh matters to some and not to others. I don't always understand why people are curious about some of the things they are but different strokes for different folks. People, IMO, get too ruffled by people expressing interest in this area. But all and all this question is responded to much more calmly than it used to be so :-) I am a huge fan of John Denver's music and admire much about the way he lived but I'm sure there are aspects to his life that I would wrinkle my nose about. Just as there are aspects to Josh's that I wrinkle my nose about. And my sons....and my own. God's blessings Janette "Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye who wait on the LORD." Psalm 31:24
TrigunNerd		#16	[-]
Posts: 1430 Dec 18 07 7:53 AM More Recent Posts	Geez, no! XD Let's just say he's not a very good role-model for someone my age. XD Yeah... Sadly, I'm still the immature little girl who went about judging everyone... I feel stupid about it, and I'm healing slowly but surely. X.x That's the thing, though-- being famous-- one slip up, and someone can put you down hard. At least it wasn't like that with John Denver. I just let go of my fandom for him for something I had read from him in his Autobiography. ........No! You can't make me talk!!! XD ...Wow! From Josh Groban to John Denver! XD Anyways, I do pay attention to the little things about a person, but I think it's just so cool that Josh Groban's just a wonderful man over-all. Well, the thread was just an inquiry of mine... ^^ Thanks for the tips, everyone. X.x
completegrobanite		#17	[-]
Posts: 101 Dec 18 07 10:38 AM More Recent Posts	Hey, no worries, I can get pretty judgemental too! I think everybody can, just different things push different people's buttons, as almondroca2 stated. There are many singers who I like, but aspects about their personal lives I'm not too fond of. Over the past few years, I've learned to set that aside and just enjoy their music. My grandma actually taught me to do that. (Grandmas are pretty wise, as I've come to learn! ) But I highly doubt you'll find anything about Josh that will diappoint you!
tcolliton		#18	[-]
Posts: 198 Dec 18 07 4:25 PM More Recent Posts	Sally83: Religion is as much an individual lifestyle as it is a group oriented one...therefore it does effect our relationship with others...either directly or indirectly. I did not specifically state that I don't believe in God or religions...but rather I stated that people created the social institution of religion and the constructs surrounding it. It is not a form of disrespect, but rather one of factual matter. Nor is it related to misunderstanding...misunderstanding comes from perceiving and interpreting things from a subjective point of view, rather than an objective one...in a sense, from the point of subjectivity...preference and bias come into play. If an omniscient and omnipotent, loving and forgiving God indeed created religion itself...I am not talking about the human spirit here...then why does it purport and support violent means through humanity...and why is it not perfect...and why do people use it to better themselves and not the world around them...when you offer to me a credible answer to those questions...then I might reconsider my interpretation that people created the social institution of religion and put more towards supporting the argument that an omnipotent, omniscient, loving and forgiving God indeed created religion. Violence is indeed related to the constructs surrounding religion...the old and new testaments provide documentation of this...as well as the current social take...indirect influences are as relevant as direct ones. Yes, there are people who take advantage of the mindset that religion offers people...and they use that to control people or situations around them. It is a misuse of the intention of religion...which basically is to make people feel as though they are a part of something larger than themselves, that there is a purpose to why things happen the way they do, and that someone or something outside of ourselves has a plan for what we endure in our lives. It is basically about social belonging.
TrigunNerd		#19	[-]
Posts: 1430 Dec 18 07 5:18 PM More Recent Posts	Sarah; Pretty smart, aren't they? ^^ I know! Along with his amazing voice-- Josh Groban is such a wonderful man, and a great rolemodel, as well! The point of this thread was that I thought that "You Raise Me Up" was indeed a Christian song, and he just kinda struck me as someone pursuing the life of a man of God is all. X3 .........Feels akward for some reason.
almondroca2		#20	[-]
Posts: 1501 Dec 18 07 6:41 PM More Recent Posts	AKA -- SMOKEY - (LOL) Don't feel awkward. You had a reasonable question based on something Josh sang. Reasonable answers were given. This thread is no longer about your question. That's how it goes. Whenever religion is brought up discussion goes in many directions. TINA - I would agree that there is a difference between religion and relationship with God. God's blessings Janette "Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye who wait on the LORD." Psalm 31:24
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