Call Out To Provocative Performers
I am calling out to stars whose performances are sexually super-charged. When anyone from the press or public dares question their blatantly provocative words, music, or shows, these stars profess to their right to ‘freedom of expression’ and ‘empowerment for women’. They say, ‘it’s my choice,’ or ‘get a life.’
Therefore, I say to them: Your ‘freedom’ spells bondage for millions of girls who follow your lead. When your young fans, the ones who buy your CD’s and watch your videos, copy your lifestyle—they pay a far higher price than CD’s, DVD’s, tickets, clothes, or makeup.
Their price tag for the ‘sexual freedom’ they see in you includes venereal disease, unwanted pregnancy, dropped education, lost dreams, and subjugation to boys and men who couldn’t love them less. Your cheering fans don’t have millions of dollars for medical care, nannies, and a host of paid servants to clean up their broken lives.
You might respond, ‘Raising kids is the parent’s job—not mine.’ However, a lot of parents aren’t on the job, and a lot of kids aren’t listening to them anyway. So, they look up to you. The freedom of expression you flaunt is claiming millions of victims. You discard their innocent love as harshly as the men who step in to finish the job.
The gift of fame bears a great responsibility. To enjoy the fame and ignore the responsibility denies the Source of your gift, God, and the reason for it: to provide a good example for those who follow you.
Comments for Call Out To Provocative Performers: | 9 COMMENTS Commenting is closed for this entry |
DAMARIS BRENNAN SAYS: | Posted 2 months ago |
CARSON SAYS: | Posted 2 months ago |
We just have to speak to them and love them as Christ does and pray pray pray! AMTC has already begun to replace these 'provocative' performers with warriors for Jesus Christ! We will show the vigilant public what a REAL super star is! I'm excited!
RORY GRIFFIN SAYS: | Posted 2 months ago |
I believe The Bible is clear that those is levels of influence should not lead others astray. I am thankful you have pointed out the end results that living that way can produce. Exciting actors and such can find innovative ways to portray the wrong side of living without putting it out for display. Of course, having been part of the world system way of living, they need prayer to see the Truth.
ROBIN KAY SAYS: | Posted 2 months ago |
Excellent post!!!! Preach it. It really bugs me when entertainers create issues and take no responsibily. They deny the reverence for a Holy and honorable God, the one who they owe their entire existence.
I am excited that AMTC see the value in giving back talents to God and sharing their gifts with others!!!!
ROLANDO BENAVIDEZ SAYS: | Posted 1 month ago |
I do not believe any one person or group of people have the "right answer". I agree that people should be accountable for their actions and the portrayal of over sexual fashions, lyrics, behavior that have any inmpact on young fans. Religous beliefs are important but do not proselytize to others, change behavior without making others feel guilty.
JIMMY MEJIA SAYS: | Posted 1 month ago |
Sadly I have to agree. I too found myself mimicking and copying the behaviors or racy lyrics with my friends and laughing it off as humor. But there is nothing humorous about subjecting the youth of today to "sexually charged" performances,music, or videos. The excuse that the parent should be watching what the child see's is easier said that actually accomplished. These so called role models should truly think about the impact that they are making get their "act" together!
PAULA LIDDLE SAYS: | Posted 1 month ago |
While I feel that many young women do sacrifice their lives to mimicking stars like Lady GaGa Britney Spears, and Madonna just to name a few. I do have to say something about shame. The human body is beautiful be it male or female and sex is or should be a celebration of that beauty. So my question is balance for years women have been taught shame of their beauty and shame of their bodies which is why we see the outright wanton rebellion on TV now How do we balance a womans personal freedom of her own body with a strong healthy monogamous lifestyle that promotes strong healthy families. Here is my challenge God and Religion out of the equation just long enough to answer the question for everyone regardless of their religion!
CAREY ARBAN SAYS: | Posted 1 month ago |
Hi Paula:
As CSO of Actors, Models & Talent for Christ, I can't take God out of the equation even for a moment. That being said, I don't see repression of women's freedom of expression in our western culture--except as might happen on a personal level. Beauty can still be expressed with coolness, class, and modesty.
SUSAN MCGAHA SAYS: | Posted 1 month ago |
Hi Carey, Thank you for your comments. I'm standing with you. The Lord IS in all equations. I'm encouraged to be a part of your agency which takes this stand that won't take Jesus out of the equation for even a moment. This Honors our Great God!
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I wholeheartedly agree! These performers need a wake up call, as does much of the industry. I also believe it's time for those who love God to be just as bold as they are,...no, BOLDER! After all, we're the ones who know the Truth, and who have been set free BY the Truth (Jesus). Thank you for your truthfulness and boldness. God bless!