#it’s one where he mentions that the subjugation of women isn’t natural and is indoctrination from the church

[cunninghamchrissie]

U said Foreigners god too. So could u elaborate what u meant when u said that? Cause i dont really understand the lyrics of that song however i try to

sure! so essentially foreigner’s god talks abt being forced to worship and live by the rules of a god that isn’t yours, a god that is foreign and wasn’t a part of your culture

as is the case w many countries, ireland was violently christianized, and their old customs and religions were erased and ppl that pursued it were punished, and the roman catholic church has committed atrocities in the country and gotten away with it bc they’re so powerful, so irish ppl have a v turbulent relationship w the church

so when he says “screaming the name of a foreigner's God / the purest expression of grief” it’s like he’s saying that even when he’s calling god’s name, whether it’s in everyday stuff like saying “oh my god” when you stub your toe or when looking for comfort from a higher being, it’s not the original god(s) from his land, it’s a god that was brought by other ppl and a god he can’t relate to, and a god whose rules don’t align with his own morals

#ask #hope that helps and wasn’t too confusing #there’s an interview where he talks abt this but i can’t find it #it’s one where he mentions that the subjugation of women isn’t natural and is indoctrination from the church