Mandisa, who was voted off American Idol this
week, is responding to criticism that she's anti-gay. In her
bio on the FOX/Idol website, Mandisa mentions her strong Christian faith and praises Beth Moore, of Living
Proof Ministries. Moore's website has all sorts of links to various organizations in the ex-gay movement, or Christian
organizations that seek to reverse homosexuality. Naturally, some folks thought that meant Mandisa was supportive of
groups that try to turn gay people into straight people.Mandisa told Advocate magazine that she does not support the groups, is not anti-gay, and believes in treating people as she would want to be treated. But, she also said she would not perform at an event held in support of the gay community.
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4-09-2006 @ 9:33AM
jimmyb said...
just incase anyone had any doubts.....thank you for clearing that up.....
mmmm, "i do not support anti-gay groups"
"but of course i would never perform at a PRO-gay event"
good luck with the gospel album, and i know soon you'll be the new Jenny Craig spokeswomen....
goodbye Kirsti..hello Mandzilla...."i love cake"
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4-10-2006 @ 10:26AM
mglmom said...
Could someone explain to me the difference between acusing someone of 'hating' or being anti something and what is going on in #1?
She said that she does not support any groups who are anti-gay but that doesn't mean that she needs to jump in and be a supporter. It just means that she acknowledges everyone's right to be what they are.
And why does it have to always turn into snarky comments about this woman's weight? Is that all we can find to talk about? I was not her biggest fan but I am shocked that people have begun to be so awful about her.
Give it up already.
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4-11-2006 @ 4:45AM
DENNIS FM DOVER said...
MANDISA PROBABLY SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN TO AT LEAST THE TOP FIVE, BUT YA KNOW THAT SHE WAS NOT GOING TO WIN THE DARN THING. THERE ARE OTHERS STILL IN THE COMPETITION THAT ARE DEFINATELY WEARING OUT THEIR WELCOME AS WELL. (ARE YA LISTENING BUCKY AND KELLI).
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4-21-2006 @ 6:37PM
Shermane said...
I think Mandisa should at least been in the top three. It should have come down to Chris, Paris, and Mandisa.Reguardless of her weight,that young lady can sing. So keep your head up Mandisa the Lord has something better in his plans for you.
Shermane
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