why celine never included GOD in her abums' acknowledgment?

[Black Kitten]

i just noticed another thing.. while im at my room, i thought of reading celine's albums' acknowledgments. and noticed that she never thanked God from unison to taking chances. her husband and her family is always there, but i think she must thank God above all...

 

anybody here noticed that?

[Der_Griffon]

Uhm, you're not trying to be a religious fanatic, are you?

[mccoy610]

Personally I don't understand why artists thank God in their acknowledgments anyway, not unless he's produced the album. But seriously, without getting into a big religious debate, why would she thank God over her family and loved ones? @+

 

 

Edited December 27, 2007 at 09:22 AM by mccoy610

[danger]

Recently I've read For keeps one more time and she said there that she always want to please as much ppl as she can, so she doesn't talk about politic and religion. Rene doesn't want her to give a FULL answere to those topics and just stick to "yes " or "no". She bot very much into GOD. I agree mccoy and to thank GOD is way to suggar type of think...

[Lisi_Dion]

I think it's senseless to discuss that topic.....it will end in a religious debate anyway.....Let Celine thanks whomsoever she wants...I don't think it's fair to say "She must thank GOD"...It's her own choice if she does or not.....Although I think Celine truely believes in GOD.....

[Black Kitten]

ok i got it. she don't wanna talk about politics and religious stuffs.. it's just my personal observation. i just wanna know ur reactions, but it seems that my topic is so so awkward and nonsense.. im so sorry guys if i offended any1... tnx 4 ur reactions.

[Céline's Blues]

God is inside of you, you feel him or not. No need to go to God Pride festival with that either.

[Attendais]

Maybe Celine doesn't show her emotions towards to God in her ALBUMS covers, but she does show them in her songs.

 

For example in "NEW DAWN" - she sings about Jesus = God.

 

 

Anyway we all know, there is only one God in the entire world, universe.

 

 

VERY NICE TOPIC!

[Cesdra]

I always liked it that she didn't thank God in her albums. Why would you? If you want to talk to God, go to church. I don't mind if people feel the need to do it but I can identify better with those who don't.

[MTJ]

I'm under the impression from what she's said in interviews (or not said) as well as the footage in the AND DVD that celine does have faith that there's something bigger (and that her father's in a better place), but she has said that she isn't a practicing cathlic, so she evidently doesn't follow strict religious rules. If this is the case, it would make sense that she doesn't want to thank God, because maybe she doesn't know exactly what she believes in (which is the case for a lot of people).

[Black Kitten]

Maybe Celine doesn't show her emotions towards to God in her ALBUMS covers, but she does show them in her songs.

 

For example in "NEW DAWN" - she sings about Jesus = God.

 

 

Anyway we all know, there is only one God in the entire world, universe.

 

 

VERY NICE TOPIC!

really? u think its a very nice topic? i thought people here are already sick of my opinions. im just a celine dion fanatic since i was is 5th grade, and now im done schooling.. tnx a bunch for appreciating my topic. i just think, there's nothing wrong talking about God here because celine dion herself is an intsrument of God already. yes celine do her way of thanking God through her songs.

[Terre]

I think it's senseless to discuss that topic.....it will end in a religious debate anyway.....Let Celine thanks whomsoever she wants...I don't think it's fair to say "She must thank GOD"...It's her own choice if she does or not.....Although I think Celine truely believes in GOD.....

 

I agree!

[fabtasticfoo]

Maybe Celine doesn't show her emotions towards to God in her ALBUMS covers, but she does show them in her songs.

For example in "NEW DAWN" - she sings about Jesus = God.

Anyway we all know, there is only one God in the entire world, universe.

 

Ah, but that's where it gets tricky. Is it "New Dawn" that shows her true feelings about God, or is it "Prière païenne"? Remember, not every song is about her personally; she steps out of herself for most of her songs, actually. So, it's not necessarily safe to assume that one song represents her true feelings just because it happens to agree with your point of view.

 

Personally, my guess is that she falls somewhere between the two. Definitely I get the sense that she believes in a higher power, but I don't see much evidence of any strict Christian adherence. I'm very glad she doesn't wear God on her sleeve like some other artists do. It makes her more universally appealing.

 

A bit of reassurance, though: it's definitely possible to believe in God without thanking him publicly. If you believe that he can hear your thoughts and prayers, why waste ink or airtime thanking him? Better to use that opportunity to thank the mortals in your life.

 

In fact, to be honest, I think artists who thank God publicly are more proselytizing than anything else.

[dj4celine]

God is inside of you, you feel him or not. No need to go to God Pride festival with that either.

 

 

I think it's senseless to discuss that topic.....it will end in a religious debate anyway.....Let Celine thanks whomsoever she wants...I don't think it's fair to say "She must thank GOD"...It's her own choice if she does or not.....Although I think Celine truely believes in GOD.....

 

I agree!

 

I also agree to what Lisi said

 

 

 

 

 

PS. In "Taking Chances" she forgot to thank us (her fans) as well

[peo]

I think it's senseless to discuss that topic.....it will end in a religious debate anyway.....Let Celine thanks whomsoever she wants...I don't think it's fair to say "She must thank GOD"...It's her own choice if she does or not.....Although I think Celine truely believes in GOD.....

 

[hidden_ego]

relious is smth very special for everyone and an artist should take this into consideration, she has fans from various religious groups and sects and she should be fair with everyone

[Jacqui]

Interesting, this topic got me thinking now... I understand why Celine doesn't talk about religion a lot, it does cause wars and a lot of trouble, but I think we should be able to maturely discuss it and respect each others thoughts, right??

 

I think Celine believes in God and considers herself Catholic, and she has morals and values, but like many of us- doesn't agree with every single thing the Catholic Church offers.

I've heard her discuss praying before- though she said at the time she doesn't do it every day, and she also said that she would like to have more time to go to church. (Rene-Charles is baptised too, so it seems she considers the sacraments important?)

 

Anyway, I guess including God in the album thankyous or not, that's her choice. Personally, I think she should thank him, but it's not up to me, and it's not my place to judge her for it.

[Céline's Blues]

She's been on a VERY interesting programme in Quebec in 2005 where she discussed her religion and her relation to Church.

[Lisi_Dion]

Anyway, I guess including God in the album thankyous or not, that's her choice. Personally, I think she should thank him, but it's not up to me, and it's not my place to judge her for it.

why do you know that God is a HE!???

[aicee]

I sometimes think that too, well as far as I know Celine religion by then is Roman Catholic. Rene is a Jew Am I right? So this is maybe the reason why she doesn't mention GOD. But I think it is necessary to do. Specially when you're inborn with great talent. There's so much to be thankful for.

[lyn]

Eh I just never figured Celine was religious.. if anything, from her readings by Depak Chopra I'd have thought she was inclining herself to buddhism.

[Attendais]

Maybe Celine doesn't show her emotions towards to God in her ALBUMS covers, but she does show them in her songs.

For example in "NEW DAWN" - she sings about Jesus = God.

Anyway we all know, there is only one God in the entire world, universe.

 

Ah, but that's where it gets tricky. Is it "New Dawn" that shows her true feelings about God, or is it "Prière païenne"? Remember, not every song is about her personally; she steps out of herself for most of her songs, actually. So, it's not necessarily safe to assume that one song represents her true feelings just because it happens to agree with your point of view.

 

Personally, my guess is that she falls somewhere between the two. Definitely I get the sense that she believes in a higher power, but I don't see much evidence of any strict Christian adherence. I'm very glad she doesn't wear God on her sleeve like some other artists do. It makes her more universally appealing.

 

A bit of reassurance, though: it's definitely possible to believe in God without thanking him publicly. If you believe that he can hear your thoughts and prayers, why waste ink or airtime thanking him? Better to use that opportunity to thank the mortals in your life.

 

In fact, to be honest, I think artists who thank God publicly are more proselytizing than anything else.

 

 

Yes, but you all know...

The best proof that Celine loves God and appreciates His help and gift is her way of living.

 

LA VOIX DU BON DIEU

you have to remember aboout this!

 

Additionally, I think Celine should thank to God in her Albums, because He is the one who we may thank for Celine.

And that's all!

[Jacqui]

Oook. It's not that God is a "he", God is more like a genderless being. But in the Catholic Religion we refer to God as a "he" because the Bible does, and saying "it" sounds rude.

 

I thought Rene was Catholic too? Now I'm not sure.

 

Out of curiosity, what did she say on the thing in Quebec in 2005?

[boyblackuk]

I think it's senseless to discuss that topic.....it will end in a religious debate anyway.....Let Celine thanks whomsoever she wants...I don't think it's fair to say "She must thank GOD"...It's her own choice if she does or not.....Although I think Celine truely believes in GOD.....

 

I agree!

 

I agree too, being catholic, prayer and thanking god is a private thing and it should remain that way. Celine I am sure would go to Church to thank god.

[Jacqui]

I get what you mean, that it ends in debates and makes drama. It won't for me though- whatever Celine believes, I still love her. I'm only curious to hear her thoughts If you all have different opinions, I can respect that. Hopefully everyone can

 

The thing about it being private...well, as Catholics, we're kind of told to spread the word about God...I'm not condoning forcing beliefs on anyone, not at all- I'm just saying that God is a very important thing in a lot of people's lives And saying you should only talk about God in church is like saying you should only talk to your husband in your bedroom!

[boyblackuk]

I get what you mean, that it ends in debates and makes drama. It won't for me though- whatever Celine believes, I still love her. I'm only curious to hear her thoughts If you all have different opinions, I can respect that. Hopefully everyone can

 

The thing about it being private...well, as Catholics, we're kind of told to spread the word about God...I'm not condoning forcing beliefs on anyone, not at all- I'm just saying that God is a very important thing in a lot of people's lives And saying you should only talk about God in church is like saying you should only talk to your husband in your bedroom!

 

I know what you are saying and Respect it.

[scorp82]

Well, this topic can be quite controversial. I believe that if an individual firmly believes in God, then he or she should give thanks for everything in life. Whether or not a God believing artist should include Him in the acknowledgment/thank you notes, then that choice would be the prerogative of the artist. But I can understand Celine's desire to not spark controversies and dislikes among individuals.

 

The sheer fact that she married in a church and had a religious ceremony, baptised her son, recorded the song New Dawn, and has talked about prayer, makes me believe she indeed believes in God. Even then, her busy lifestyle and schedule as an artist would make it a bit difficult to go to church often. But I have a feeling that if Celine had more free time, she would attend church regularly. She just seems like she would.

 

God has blessed Celine with talent, family, a successful career, and health. I am sure she is cognizant of such.

[cannonball]

I'm just saying that God is a very important thing in a lot of people's lives

 

 

At the same time, it's also not a huge thing for everyone. Sometimes I think that people tend to go overboard thanking God in album notes, and awards shows to appease fans.

 

But, as a lot of people have said already, it's Celine's choice to mention it or not.

[Hilda]

oh god.....excuse the punn....but thanking god is sucha horrible american thing to do.

[Fanny!]

Oh please....