Bash me all you want, but sometimes I can’t stand these people who believe in a “higher power”. I’m not saying you have to join an organized religion or else, but this really is just hiding behind a watery excuse rather than saying that you don’t care or just don’t believe.
People like her on the other hand, I feel are heading down a certain dark path…
Here’s what needs to happen for Ms. Perry and for many many other “stars”:
First, their fans need to pray for them seriously.
Second, each “star” needs to meet and work with a real Christian who shows them, by actions more than words, Jesus Christ.
As I said earlier, there are Christians working in the entertainment industry, or on the fringes of the industry. The seemingly small influence that these Christians wield has amazing effects.
A few decades ago, my favorite actor professed “atheism” in an interview. I have followed him for almost two decades. He started attending a Bible study led by the manager of a Harley Davidson shop. I remember when he first started attending–he was amazed that they allowed into the group because of his attitude and his swearing.
Then he got a role in a movie that had a decided Catholic worldview, and the producer is known for doing films that promote family values. After that movie, he started talking in his interviews about converting to Catholicism.
Now in his twitter feed, after husband and father, the next descriptive word is “Episcopalian.” He didn’t make it to Catholicism yet, but he is very involved with his church and mentions “going to Mass” or some other religious event or experience in many of his tweets and interviews. He is very comfortable talking about his religion and his beliefs.
This summer, his wife (of almost 25 years) tweeted that their son was serving as a church camp counselor. I nearly fell over–movie stars don’t have kids who work in church camps!! So cool.
A few weeks ago, he posted a picture of his church. Often, he will tweet inspirational sayings that are decidedly Christian.
This is all so awesome! And it all got started (at least, as far as I know) because the owner of a Harley Davidson shop in L.A. was faithful in living out his faith, started a Bible study, and wasn’t afraid to invite the big famous movie star who shops in his store.
If I started telling some of the stories that my daughter has experienced as a stage manager, it would take up pages of CAF!
The problem is, we need more Christians in the entertainment industry, but so many parents discourage their children from entering these careers. This needs to change.
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