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So this is what I find in the comments on Snow Patrol's "The Weight of Love" on Youtube:

A: Pity he has to take a dig at religion. His mention of no gods are present' is insulting and he does it again in life-ning.

B: I know, right? What's with this free speech thing, anyhow? Letting artists have opinions is really overrated. We should probably just get you to write all of the songs. In the world. It's a lot of work, I know, but how else are we going to make sure people don't say what they feel when it comes to religion?

A: not the point I'm making. He's had his opinion on religion and I disagree with it. His opinion is being heard by millions. Mine is seen by a few and only commented by you. The point I'm making is that stars like him have become like gods themselves and I just want kids to question everything they hear from everyone and make up their own opinion. My opinion is that he's saying that there's sky and earth there but no "gods" present. God (singular) made the whole thing and is there.

C: [@A] First, you're doing exactly what you're saying is wrong. You state your opinion as fact ("God (singular) made the whole thing and is there.") Not everyone believes in God. Second, he's not saying God or gods don't exist, he's talking about a place where people have no political or religious affiliations. You're allowed to believe whatever you want, just like everybody else. You can state your opinion, so why can't an artist express theirs through lyrics?

A: they can. And why can't I comment on their opinions if I disagree with them? When he says 'No gods are present, just the sky, the earth and me and you' he's actually insulting to me. Where does he think the sky, earth and we all came from? Nothing? God is always present. That's my opinion and as someone who bought the album it pisses me off that he says that, that's all.

D: [@A] if you want others to respect your opinion, respect others.

E: To all those who are being petty, how about we just agree to disagree. We all like Snow Patrol but we don't have to all like the same songs. [@A], you have your opinion about this song and the band's use of your religion and I applaud you. To all the others, I applaud you for letting your opinion be heard. We're all different and that's a good thing. So just smile and play on.

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