Christian
singer Carrie Underwood risks wrath of the faithful with backing for equal
rights for homosexuals.
Carrie Underwood is a popular Christian singer from
America, who wants to gain foot in the UK. In an interview for the Independent
she stated, she is in favor of gay marriages. This statement will no doubt
outrage her fans on the religious right in the US. She supports gay marriages
because of her Christian values, God is about love and not about setting rules.
She is happily married herself and can’t imagine what it is like, when you are
not allowed to marry the person you love. These ideas could help her to launch
her career in Europe. Her first British concert will be held in the Royal
Albert Hall.
Reaction:
I am not a religious person but I have always wondered,
why specifically Christian people are often not very tolerant and loving
towards people who don’t comply with their standards. I really liked the way
this singer explained why she is in favor of gay marriages. This article made
clear to me, that most people in America and Europe don’t agree on this subject.
Her American fans might turn away from her, while these statements can help her
with her career in Europe.
This has a bit of a fishy ring to it. It almost sounds like a publicity stunt in order for her to gain European fans.
ReplyDeleteI do agree though, who ever wants to get married, should be able to do so.