Nicole Scherzinger says Christians get a bad rap in Hollywood

[Teletubby 152,658]

49 minutes ago, Nemo said:

Doesn't sound like it? “Many of the marginalized communities feeling hurt and concerned by the results of the presidential election are people I care about most. I stand with them, as I always have throughout my life and career. If you know me, you know that.”

 

she released this PR statement to not lose the chance to win Tony

someone also sent a photo of her in a Kamala T-shirt to the press, but it turned out to be an edited photo of a model from some Russian boutique
 

Edited 12 hours ago by Teletubby

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38 minutes ago, Teletubby said:

 

she released this PR statement to not lose the chance to win Tony

someone also sent a photo of her in a Kamala T-shirt to the press, but it turned out to be an edited photo of a model from some Russian boutique
 

You're always on the right side of history Teletubby  I can't recall a moment I was like oof

[ALGAYDO 33,408]

2 hours ago, Nite said:

Not a native English speaker and I genuinely always thought it was "bad rep" from reputation but it really is "bad rap"   I learned something today

 

2 hours ago, EART HL I NG said:

Don’t worry, English is the only language I know and I am from the States, and I just learned this too 

It’s from “bad rap sheet” not “bad reputation” lol I learned this fairly recently as well even though English has been my main language for 28 years 

[Dojo 19,548]

more people need jesus in their lives but they are so blind to see it 

[Controversiaga 11,832]

Cause Christians are usually awful people and delusional 

[Wolf Boy 3,342]

Dontch wish that jesus was hot like me,

dontcha wish that jesus was a freak like me,

dontcha

[elsamars 3,468]

Boohoo people who makes it a lifestyle to opress others are acting oppressed again 

[MadArchitect 1,199]

yeah, sure, sometimes, as a lot of other cults and religions do, and yet amongst them, christianity gets the most whitewashed and inoffensive treatment by far, if these kind of people would be able to get their heads out of their own ass maybe they wouldn't have the need to complain about **** like this...

Edited 6 hours ago by MadArchitect

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Can she take a day off 

[Monstermilo 4,877]

christians wouldnt get a bad rap if they practiced what their bible told them to

they are told to love thy neighbor but are the most hateful, close minded people on earth. and its not all of them, but its a good percentage of them 

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9 hours ago, Nite said:

Not a native English speaker and I genuinely always thought it was "bad rep" from reputation but it really is "bad rap"   I learned something today

i'm literally from England and learnt this today too

[OMonster 14,745]

I'm not a Christian but I'm kind of shocked by the flagrant criticism and mocking of it in this thread. I don't think any of you would so openly belittle any other religion on here - so why is it acceptable, and not ban-worthy, to talk about Christianity in this way? One for the mods, I guess?

[OMonster 14,745]

10 hours ago, Teletubby said:

 

she released this PR statement to not lose the chance to win Tony

someone also sent a photo of her in a Kamala T-shirt to the press, but it turned out to be an edited photo of a model from some Russian boutique
 

I don't think that's an edited photo. It looks like Nicole and that model were just at the same location. 

[apollorowling 473]

5 minutes ago, OMonster said:

I'm not a Christian but I'm kind of shocked by the flagrant criticism and mocking of it in this thread. I don't think any of you would so openly belittle any other religion on here - so why is it acceptable, and not ban-worthy, to talk about Christianity in this way? One for the mods, I guess?

Wanna know why?  Here's an example.

There are no official records or global statistics that can determine how many homosexual people were killed specifically “by Christianity.” However, historians agree on the following: during the Middle Ages and the early modern period, in Christian territories (mainly Europe), homosexuality was considered both a sin and a crime, often punished by death. In England, the Buggery Act of 1533, enacted under Henry VIII, established the death penalty for sodomy. In Spain and other Catholic countries, the Inquisition executed people accused of “sins against nature.” In Protestant territories, such as Geneva (under Calvin) and the Puritan colonies in America, executions also occurred. Historians estimate that between the 15th and 18th centuries, thousands of people were executed in Europe for homosexual acts — though the exact number is impossible to determine because many records were lost or failed to specify the real reason for execution. Beyond direct executions, institutional Christianity contributed for centuries to the criminalization, persecution, and stigmatization of homosexual people, leading to countless indirect deaths (through torture, suicide, lynching, etc.). Today, while many Christian denominations have changed their stance, conservative factions still promote policies or rhetoric that foster discrimination or violence against LGBTQ+ individuals in some countries.

 There is no exact figure, but historical evidence clearly shows that persecution motivated by Christian doctrines cost the lives of thousands of homosexuals over the centuries. And finally, conversion therapy still exists in the United States and other Christian countries. I'm grateful to live in a secular country like Uruguay, but if I found out my friends were being tortured by conversion therapy, I'd burn the place down.

 

[OMonster 14,745]

23 minutes ago, apollorowling said:

Wanna know why?  Here's an example.

There are no official records or global statistics that can determine how many homosexual people were killed specifically “by Christianity.” However, historians agree on the following: during the Middle Ages and the early modern period, in Christian territories (mainly Europe), homosexuality was considered both a sin and a crime, often punished by death. In England, the Buggery Act of 1533, enacted under Henry VIII, established the death penalty for sodomy. In Spain and other Catholic countries, the Inquisition executed people accused of “sins against nature.” In Protestant territories, such as Geneva (under Calvin) and the Puritan colonies in America, executions also occurred. Historians estimate that between the 15th and 18th centuries, thousands of people were executed in Europe for homosexual acts — though the exact number is impossible to determine because many records were lost or failed to specify the real reason for execution. Beyond direct executions, institutional Christianity contributed for centuries to the criminalization, persecution, and stigmatization of homosexual people, leading to countless indirect deaths (through torture, suicide, lynching, etc.). Today, while many Christian denominations have changed their stance, conservative factions still promote policies or rhetoric that foster discrimination or violence against LGBTQ+ individuals in some countries.

 There is no exact figure, but historical evidence clearly shows that persecution motivated by Christian doctrines cost the lives of thousands of homosexuals over the centuries. And finally, conversion therapy still exists in the United States and other Christian countries. I'm grateful to live in a secular country like Uruguay, but if I found out my friends were being tortured by conversion therapy, I'd burn the place down.

 

I don't deny any of that at all. I am not a Christian and don't align myself to any religion. However, Christianity is not the only religion that has harmed gay people. Islam is traditionally (and perhaps more) critical of homosexuality, for example. I asked GPT to compare the religions and it concluded with this summary:

In summary

Institutionally: Christianity overall tends to have more established and visible LGBTQ+-affirming branches and churches.

Culturally: Acceptance among Muslims is fast growing but remains more limited and often more controversial within Islamic contexts.

So I think my point stands. If there were equivalent comments towards Islam on here, I feel it would be viewed as unacceptable (rightly). So I don't understand why it is acceptable for one religion but not another. 

Edited 1 hour ago by OMonster