- Path of Belief
Good Life – Kanye West
This is a very upbeat song that has to do with being grateful for what you have and believing in yourself.
“Like we always do at this time
I go for mine, I got to shine
Now throw your hands up in the sky
I g-go for mine, I got to shine
Now throw your hands up in the sky”
Having faith and believing in God as well as your ability to serve him is crucial to the Ignatian way.
2. The Path of Independence
Blackbird by the Beatles
“Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free”
This song is about waiting for the moment to become truly independent, and those following this path have a healthy sense of autonomy that lets them see the world in a unique way.
3. The Path of Disbelief
Hear me Calling – Juice Wrld
“Do you hear me callin’?
Do you hear me callin’?
Me no want no drama
Not a fighter, a lover
Do you hear me callin’?”
While this song has to do with the artist’s past heartbreaks, it has a religious tone to it. Those following the path of disbelief can use this song to represent their frustration with the lack of physical proof of God’s existence
4. The Path of Exploration
Paradise- Lil Uzi Vert
“Yeah, Paradise yeah
It’s somewhere that I never been before
Yeah, I just wanna be there when I wake up”
This song has to do with exploring and finding “Paradise”. This can be easily interpreted to be heaven and used in a religious light.”
5. The Path of Confusion
Dazed and Confused – Led Zeppelin
“Every day I work so hard
Bringin’ home my hard earned pay
Try to love you baby, but you push me away
Don’t know where you’re goin’ “
Everyone, religious or not, goes through a phase like this one way or another. Sometimes it is hard to maintain your faith after something tragic or difficult happens, and you go through a stage of confusion. While difficult, this path is a necessity and will only strengthen your faith. This is another song with a romantic theme that can be modified into a religious one.
6. The Path of Return
Take me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
“Almost heaven, West Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River
Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, growing’ like a breeze
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads”
This song can represent the journey back to faith that those on the path of return are going through. Having drifted from their faith earlier in life, vindication from their doubt can be found through this song and more.
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