if we're gonna turn this into a biblical discussion, then the bible makes sparse and cryptic references to homosexuality, and of the less cryptic ones, the most blunt can be found in leviticus, which also condemns fields that grow multiple types of crops, clothes made of multiple types of fabric, and says that kids who "curseth" their parents "shall surely be put to death" (20:9). so biblical decisiveness on homosexuality could hardly be trusted.
it's not so much the suggestion of homosexuality, or bicuriosity, she makes in "i kissed a girl," but rather the reference to a type of lifestyle, that makes her faith here seem so out of place. the lifestyle, of course, being one of a partying (drinking, sexual) nature. the bible clearly does frown upon such actions and lifestyles, as do muslims, jews and all other monotheistic religions. such a lifestyle becomes difficult to justify religiously after only a brief glance at the bible. now, one could argue that she never actually endorsed that lifestyle, only hinted at it, but the end result is the same, and the message is still getting out.
i am of the opinion that most christians have no idea what's actually in the bible (american christians, anyway), and instead they simply spout trite sayings and things they've heard (from parents or preachers or T.V.) are in the bible. katy perry (and joshua james, and mat kearney...) strikes me as among that crowd. it doesn't take much thought, or courage, to be a christian in america, nor does it take much courage to believe in god. thus, they are given shelter for believing in something. and instead of anyone asking anyone to question their beliefs so as to solidify them (after all, one gains more confidence in one's own opinions if the research has been done to back the opinions up), "authority" figures simply say "good job, keep believing." because atheism is, after all, the worst crime of all. and better these people cling to thanking a god they don't know than realizing that it's all just a great big fairytale spun to give adults invisible friends to play with.
personally, i don't care whether she, or anyone else, has a "faith" (though i am completely convinced that "faith," religiously, is a very bad thing). i tend to laugh when i hear christian songs, or songs about god or faith or angels, because they are so tacky and lame, usually thoughtless and always cliched. i think it would lend a tremendous amount to her credibility, however, (both intellectually and as a songwriter) if she sticks to talking about relationships and boys and friends. this song is a blatant failure. too bad, cus i had nothing but legitimate interest in her music before i heard this one.
if we're gonna turn this into a biblical discussion, then the bible makes sparse and cryptic references to homosexuality, and of the less cryptic ones, the most blunt can be found in leviticus, which also condemns fields that grow multiple types of crops, clothes made of multiple types of fabric, and says that kids who "curseth" their parents "shall surely be put to death" (20:9). so biblical decisiveness on homosexuality could hardly be trusted.
it's not so much the suggestion of homosexuality, or bicuriosity, she makes in "i kissed a girl," but rather the reference to a type of lifestyle, that makes her faith here seem so out of place. the lifestyle, of course, being one of a partying (drinking, sexual) nature. the bible clearly does frown upon such actions and lifestyles, as do muslims, jews and all other monotheistic religions. such a lifestyle becomes difficult to justify religiously after only a brief glance at the bible. now, one could argue that she never actually endorsed that lifestyle, only hinted at it, but the end result is the same, and the message is still getting out.
i am of the opinion that most christians have no idea what's actually in the bible (american christians, anyway), and instead they simply spout trite sayings and things they've heard (from parents or preachers or T.V.) are in the bible. katy perry (and joshua james, and mat kearney...) strikes me as among that crowd. it doesn't take much thought, or courage, to be a christian in america, nor does it take much courage to believe in god. thus, they are given shelter for believing in something. and instead of anyone asking anyone to question their beliefs so as to solidify them (after all, one gains more confidence in one's own opinions if the research has been done to back the opinions up), "authority" figures simply say "good job, keep believing." because atheism is, after all, the worst crime of all. and better these people cling to thanking a god they don't know than realizing that it's all just a great big fairytale spun to give adults invisible friends to play with.
personally, i don't care whether she, or anyone else, has a "faith" (though i am completely convinced that "faith," religiously, is a very bad thing). i tend to laugh when i hear christian songs, or songs about god or faith or angels, because they are so tacky and lame, usually thoughtless and always cliched. i think it would lend a tremendous amount to her credibility, however, (both intellectually and as a songwriter) if she sticks to talking about relationships and boys and friends. this song is a blatant failure. too bad, cus i had nothing but legitimate interest in her music before i heard this one.
It will take alot of courage to believe in God when you have a gun to your head.
It will take alot of courage to believe in God when you have a gun to your head.