Why John Lennon's ode to humanism still resonates
- Written by: Phil Zuckerman, Professor of Sociology and Secular Studies, Pitzer College
Fifty years ago, did John Lennon tell us not to pray?Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesFifty years ago, John Lennon released one of the most beautiful, inspirational and catchy pop anthems of the 20th century: “Imagine.”
Gentle and yet increasingly stirring as the song progresses, “Imagine” is unabashedly utopian and deeply...
Read more: Why John Lennon's ode to humanism still resonates