Christian celebrities

[Neenie]

Hi

Seeing that all celebrities are worshiped, and most live a lavish lifestyle, there are some who have a good moral such as Bono, and try to cancel third world debt. However he gets criticism from the church for being a secular rock star, although he is a believer.

I'm sure there are more Christian celebreties out there. But my question is, Do you think it's right to a Christian and be famous at the same time? If not why?

 

[Nikoel]

I say Yes, but only if you are doing it "right"

By that, I mean, you aren't just speaking words! Use your spotlight to inspire others to do good! Lead by example!

Unfortunately with so many "celebs" outlashing in so many bizarre and unhealthy ways, it's hard to imagine...

 

[fragmentsofdreams]

Jesus was a celebrity of sorts. Herod certainly reacted to Jesus in a way that one would react to a celebrity. Herod was greatly excited when Jesus was sent to him, but became disillusioned when the image he had did not match the man.

 

[12volt_man]

Hi

Seeing that all celebrities are worshiped, and most live a lavish lifestyle, there are some who have a good moral such as Bono, and try to cancel third world debt. However he gets criticism from the church for being a secular rock star, although he is a believer.

A believer in what, exactly?

I mean, don't get me wrong, I love U2's music and I appreciate that a lot of their lyrics express Christian themes, but simply writing a song about God doesn't make one a Christian.

I'm sure there are more Christian celebreties out there. But my question is, Do you think it's right to a Christian and be famous at the same time? If not why?

Why wouldn't it be? As long as your fame doesn't become an idol or cause others to stumble, what's the problem?

 

[12volt_man]

Two of my favorite Christian celebrities are Patricia Heaton and Alice Cooper.

Both of them are great examples for Christ and I believe that Heaton uses her fame to do a lot of good things.

 

[GMRELIC]

I diffently believe you can be and it is ok to be a Christian and famous also,
Billy Graham is famous and is also a Christian, Amy Grant and Della Reese, the same, as I am sure there are many others. I feel as Christian celebraties can be an inspiration to everyone.

 

[Neenie]

A believer in what, exactly?

A believer in Christ he said at an Evangelical meeting in Capitol Hill.

Why wouldn't it be? As long as your fame doesn't become an idol or cause others to stumble, what's the problem?

I've heard a few arguments that alot of Christians think it's wrong to be famous in the secular world because of the temptations and all....And therefore should only stay in the Christian circle. The lead singer of Jars of clay was saying something about it a couple of years back.

I hope I have cleared it up a bit

 

[amonk]

I think Bonos has lead his whole life as a musician , if he is passionate about his music and cares enough about the world by showing his goodwill then he deserves no irrational criticism , just because in the eyes of the church see people admire him it doesn't make him personally more or less better person , the church will use any myth to scare people away from things they don't like , there simply all crooks by filling up childrens/adults minds with rubbish.

They tried to discourages people from believing evolutionism, the means to our origins ,this is because the idea of evolution crossed paths with the bible in which they called creationism, the idea where God put humans on Earth as we are now ( we were never monkeys ).

Dogma drives people away from the truth into believing that something is not alright if not mentioned in ancient scripts , if people think Bono is not alright then what are they trying to do ,discouraging anyone who has thoughts of becoming famous or musicians.

 

[12volt_man]

A believer in Christ he said at an Evangelical meeting in Capitol Hill.

What he said was "'I'm a believer and I have faith in Christ". That's pretty much it.

Now, I don't know him personally, so I won't judge him but is his life indicative of someone who has been regeneragted by the Holy Spirit?

I have to be honest, I've seen him do things publicly that I can't reconcile with the way the Bible tells us a believer is supposed to behave.

If he is a Christian (and I will take his word for it), it doesn't look like he was discipled very well.

 

[Neenie]

I have to be honest, I've seen him do things publicly that I can't reconcile with the way the Bible tells us a believer is supposed to behave.

If he is a Christian (and I will take his word for it), it doesn't look like he was discipled very well.

I don't condone everything he does, He himself has said he isn't the best Christian in the world. Everything he does is out in the open, God is the one who will judge him not me. But he is sincere when he talks about his faith in interviews.

 

[praying]

Alice Cooper.

The rock star with snakes? He is a Christian, since when?

 

[GreenDragon]

I'm sure there are more Christian celebreties out there. But my question is, Do you think it's right to a Christian and be famous at the same time? If not why?

I don't understand how the two would even be connected.

 

[12volt_man]

The rock star with snakes? He is a Christian, since when?

Since the early nineties.

 

[praying]

Since the early nineties.

I did not know that, good for him!

 

[Maynard Keenan]

How can you criticise his (Bono) actions and say he doesnt appear Christians. If the actions of everyone were publicised and in the open none of us ould appear to be Christians. Thats why we ARE Christians, because we are inadequate and need Christ.

 

[Neenie]

How can you criticise his (Bono) actions and say he doesnt appear Christian. If the actions of everyone were publicised and in the open none of us ould appear to be Christians. Thats why we ARE Christians, because we are inadequate and need Christ.

Exactly! It's a pity others don't understand that...

But nearly all high profile Christian artists get judged by the church, just take a look at this site http://www.corruptchristianity.com/home/

 

[SarcasmDispenser]

When you're in the public eye, of course you have a lesser level of confidentiality, I wouldnt' condone his actions as a Christian either. It's the whole "lead by example" deal. I don't see anything wrong with being famous and Christian... look at Creed's lead singer.

 

[Neenie]

It's a pity Creed isn't on that corrupt music site

 

[SarcasmDispenser]

Not a big fan of Creed, eh?

 

[Neenie]

Creeds good, My favorite song of theirs is "higher" I think it comes the Human clay album.