By: Don Caldwell
Hof far is too far?
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Pop provocateur Lady Gaga has managed to outrage and insult many Catholics by leaking her new song, “Judas” just two days before the start of Holy Week.
"It's always edgy and always (about) our religion," Bill Donohue, spokesperson for the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, said about frequent pop culture attacks on the Church. "(And) all during Holy Week."
In “Judas,” Lady Gaga sings about her love for Judas, the infamous apostle who betrayed Jesus.
"Jesus in my virtue and Judas is the demon I cling to...I'm just a holy fool, oh baby he's so cruel, but I'm still in love with Judas baby," sings Lady Gaga.
The 25-year old pop star, who was raised Catholic, seems to be taking cues from Madonna and Sinead O’Conner—both lapsed Catholics who courted controversy (and publicity) by using religious imagery in their performances and videos.
O’Conner infuriated the entire Eastern Seaboard when she tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II and called him “evil” on “Saturday Night Live” in 1992.
In 1989, Madonna was condemned by the Vatican for her “Like a Prayer” video, which included scenes of burning crosses, a stigmata, and sharing a passionate kiss with a saint.
Have we grown so accustomed to accepting the extremes in society with each generation that few (if any) of us will do anything about this (other than rolling ones’ eyes) ? If this were offending another faith, would society be so ready to accept this? Has Christianity become so complacent that it would be ready to tolerate anything? If so, can one say that Christianity still has strong values? How many “Christians” will still purchase music from this “artist” thinking that they will just ignore this song and that they are just fitting in with the times? What if this were an artist that was singing about rape or child abuse, would you be more outraged? Would you still listen to her music? What does this say about the importance you really place in your faith as compared to other things?
How far is too far... for you?
Updated Link: (Story Continued)Lady Gaga Attacks Christianity: Update. The Music Video Is Out
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ReplyDeleteThis is misguided; she actually is not attacking any religion here. Judas is the ultimate betrayer; he betrayed Jesus for only 30 pieces of silver. She is not literally in love with Judas. She is in love with a man who betrayed her, and despite her better judgment, she is still attracted to him, and this is a metaphor for that. She has publicly stated that she is still a Christian, she leads her band and crew in prayer before every show, and she's told concert audiences "Jesus loves everyone!" Despite her unorthodox ways, you have to cut to the chase here: how many pop stars tell their audience about Jesus's love? I think there is a lot of misguided hatred of Lady Gaga in the Christian community.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ian. People need to be more open minded. Lady Gaga simply loves and respects all here little monsters, no matter who they are or where they come from, or what they believe in. That sounds a lot like Jesus' love to me. She is not afraid to challenge the holds religion and religious leaders place on people, and encourages her fans to be themselves and find God on their own spiritual level. How many other pop stars openly proclaim and sing about God and his love in their songs and shows? Christians wonder why "their" religion is always attacked. Maybe they should look more closely at how Jesus lived and loved and less at telling everyone else how to.
ReplyDeletePS. I am a Christian.