U2-charist

I don't even know where to begin with this story:

From Breitbart:
The Pope may have condemned rock music as "anti-religion" but the Church of England has announced it is to use the songs of a global supergroup in an effort to boost congregations.

The first "U2-charist" in England, an adapted Holy Communion service that uses the Irish rock group's best-selling songs in place of hymns, is to be staged at a Lincoln church in May.

A live band will play U2 classics such as Mysterious Ways and Beautiful Day as worshippers sing along with lyrics which will appear on screen at St Swithin's parish church in the town-centre.

With theology like this, I can't understand why the Church of England would need to "boost congregations." If the Beatles could be bigger than Jesus, why can't U2 simply replace Him?

It is not clear from the article if this was U2's idea or if they have given the event their, er, "blessing." I hope not. If it were not completely consistent with the literal and symbolic emptiness of the Church of England, I would be tempted to disbelieve the entire story.

More:
The atmosphere will be further enhanced by a sophisticated lighting system that will pulse with the beat, and striking visual images of poverty and drought.

In America, we have a term for this type of event: a rock concert.

Peace