Such is the Case with PRINCE TOM CRUISE and MADONNA? Personally, I just would like to hear them sing/act and not hear about Madonna's POLITICS or Prince giving out Watchtowers or Tom Cruise with Anti-Depressants.
[Edited 12/3/08 8:19am]

http://prince.org/msg/105/290261


I think Tom Cruise crossed a line with Brooke Shields and the antidepressant thing. That is none of his damn business.

Seriously, I prefer not to hear about their
religions or politics...

True,because is he a WOMEN and has He GIVEN BIRTH? That is for her DR. to Decide what she NEEDS.

i think only the fan can make the decision to be influenced. an entertainer can be open about their religion or spirituality without actually "peddling" their beliefs, but a fan of that entertainer can be influenced just by that mention.

but i know what you mean. i think you're talking more about entertainers who are dogmatic about their beliefs and use their public figure status to hawk their religion of choice.

i think it's fine. what's the difference between tom cruise bragging about scientology on a talk show and a famous soul or country singer releasing a gospel album? why did some people think "last temptation of christ" was a great piece of filmmaking but "the passion of the christ" was creepy, borderline inappropriate hyperviolence? who decides what is art and what is dogma?

i think the pressure should be on the fan to be able to say "just because my favorite entertainer believes this doesn't necessarily mean it's the right faith for me." i think most people are able to do that.

Oh god yes.

I'm counting on it as a matter of fact.


I can not WAIT until some of the most devout fans in M&M stop posting on the org cause they're too busy going door to door recruiting witnesses.

Anxiety said:

Exactly.

Yes

I want other's beliefs shoved down my throat and infused deeply into my mind


daily

Mach said:

Mach said:

I was going to disagree with this thread until I read your post. You make religious subservience sound SO appealing...

must be the judicious use of emoticons...

Mach said:

I guess you can be happy you are a Prince fan .

Although I think religion is a bunch of hooey, I have no problem with celebrities talking about and/or advocating theirs. Firstly, it's something they're often asked about in interviews and, secondly, if you're stupid enough to base your beliefs on something that Prince or Tom Cruise said, frankly you deserve everything you get.

Ace said:

Yup.

Ace said:

But it's scary that people do that, even if they may deserve it.

Serious said:

Well, of course I don't literally mean that they "deserve" any misfortune that befalls them, but - yes - it is scary.

Then again, I find the vast majority of the public's behavior scary in general, so perhaps I am not the best one to ask.

obsessed said:

I totally agree. I don't want to hear about either subject from celebrities.

RenHoek said:

It's just how I roll

Anxiety said:

Well said - as always.

Imago said:

Anyone that allows themselves to be influenced is a much bigger douchebag than the star prattling on about what they believe.

They can try, but that fan shouldn't convert because of their idol,
but only because of their sincerity to what they believe is right.

Empress said:

It isn't that they can't declare where they stand...
I just don't like it when they think they can use
their status to shove it down my throat.

But then I guess if they did, that would be my choice.

Mach said:

This post sounds so pornographic.....

I think it was in the movie Get Smart where they were going to bomb Hollywood and someone asked about the stars, the villian replied "yes, what would we do without celebrities' valuable political insights?"

I see nothing wrong with an entertainer becoming influential in other areas, but only if they have clout. Why do I care what Tom Cruise thinks, except as a guidance for what to avoid thinking myself?

But when Prince was able to mix spirituality & sexuality it had an influence on me. It didn't make me christian, but it changed my view of religion a little.

Ace said:

Basically.

If you dont like it dont listen, their structure is what makes them who they are, that is where their art comes from, if you dont like it ...switch off

Hell naw. I'd rather hear their views on sex. And they should feel free to use visual demonstrations.

entertainers should share more recipes. "but enough about god, do you want to try an AMAZING struessel?"

Anxiety said:

I did not like the Starfish and Coffee, Maple Syrup and Jam recipe that P gave me.