Religious War

The Other Madonna: Sex and Religion in Music (Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Madonna, and Hozier)


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Ariana Grande’s “God Is A Woman,” Taylor Swift’s “False God,” Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” and Hozier’s “Take Me to Church.” Only one thing is clear from this episode- Alex does NOT know how to pronounce “Hozier.” In this episode, Alex and Katie discuss their thoughts on pop stars using religious and (in particular) Christian images as a way to talk about sex. Is it weird that Taylor Swift talks about praying to Jesus about her mom in the hospital, and then replaces him with sex in the next song of the album? And what about Ariana? IS God a woman? If not, why not?

What happens when Madonna goes too far- can she?

AND HOW DO YOU ACTUALLY PRONOUNCE HOZIER? Is it possible that he might have the best reason to use religious and sexual analogy?

These things and more, on this episode of Religious War.

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Religious WarBy Alex and Katie

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