Being a Celebrity

[Tina]

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Any Christian celebrities here? Or do you know of any Christian family or friends who are celebrities ??

How do you/they deal with being a celebrity and a christian at the same time? What are the challenges, advantages or disadvantages when going to church, or interacting with people or strangers that easily recognize you, especially when they know you are a Christian?



:heart :heart :heart

 

[flibertygibet]

Why do you want to know if a celebrity is a Christian or not, and, moreover, why are you interested in their experiences as a celebrity-Christian? Are you a celebrity trying to fit-in into the the celebrity/Christian context? What is the motive behind this question?

 

[Tina]

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What is my "motive" behind this question ? !!

Not bad for your first post here ....



I ain't interested to know whether a celebrity is a Christian or not ...
... or whether a Christian is a celebrity or not, that ain't my "motive" here ...


I know it must be tough being a celebrity, whether Christian or Non-Christian, and I believe it's even more challenging being a Christian celebrity. I don't know, I guess it all depends on the person. Celebrities constantly get observed, judged, scrutinized, criticized, even ridiculed at times ... I've seen Non-Christians get defensive, protest, retaliate even get nasty. Christians, on the other hand, mostly keep mums and tend to retract, but I'm sure it must be hurting inside for they too are humans.


One celebrity I admire is Kirk Cameron who's passsionately witnessing to people.



And yes, I come from a family of celebrities .... but I'm a Nobody ...

 

[jasoncran]

you forget candice cameron(kirk cameron's )sister
and these others

mr.t
willie ames of the eight is enough fame. and later in his walk the bible man.

evander holyfield.

 

[Mike]

1. I wonder what the chances are that a member here is a celebrity. I wouldn't call being in a garage band making one a "celebrity", so I'm thinking famous beyond your own small community. You think there are some here? I would guess not.

2. There are no Christian celebrities. There are Christians who used to be celebrities before the industry suffocated their careers. Hollywood loves 'em some liberal, anti-Christian rhetoric spewing tree huggers. Look at one of the hit shows "30 Rock" led by Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. She said Palin was more dangerous to America than the terrorists, and Baldwin once swore he'd leave the country if W was elected; both on Letterman. Now they've added Matt Damon for a few shows who went abroad to Muslim nations openly cursing the US foreign policy. I think in order to get a spot on the show, you have to have made yourself look like an idiot at some point. Okay, there are a few Christian ones. Robert Duvall is said to be Christian, but I've seen him in some pretty objectionable movies with objectionable content. I'm not judging his faith, but I'm saying the industry doesn't make it easy on them.

Okay, rant over. I imagine it's hard to be a celebrity when they are in public, but people who are so obsessed with being famous don't get much pity from me. It's got to be hard in public at home and at the studios for Christian celebrities. Hopefully (for their sake), they're doing what they do to glorify the Lord (I'm pretty sure Kirk Cameron does) and not themselves and their egos. That Kirk got his only legitimate gig from a Christian Church for "Fireproof" is an example of his "scarlet letter" with the industry. :bigfrown

Okay, now rant really over!!! :D

 

[Michae1]

Denzel Washington
Brit Hume
Michael Landon

Whoops. I think we are hijacking this thread unintentionally. :armed

 

[jasoncran]

1. I wonder what the chances are that a member here is a celebrity. I wouldn't call being in a garage band making one a "celebrity", so I'm thinking famous beyond your own small community. You think there are some here? I would guess not.

2. There are no Christian celebrities. There are Christians who used to be celebrities before the industry suffocated their careers. Hollywood loves 'em some liberal, anti-Christian rhetoric spewing tree huggers. Look at one of the hit shows "30 Rock" led by Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. She said Palin was more dangerous to America than the terrorists, and Baldwin once swore he'd leave the country if W was elected; both on Letterman. Now they've added Matt Damon for a few shows who went abroad to Muslim nations openly cursing the US foreign policy. I think in order to get a spot on the show, you have to have made yourself look like an idiot at some point. Okay, there are a few Christian ones. Robert Duvall is said to be Christian, but I've seen him in some pretty objectionable movies with objectionable content. I'm not judging his faith, but I'm saying the industry doesn't make it easy on them.

Okay, rant over. I imagine it's hard to be a celebrity when they are in public, but people who are so obsessed with being famous don't get much pity from me. It's got to be hard in public at home and at the studios for Christian celebrities. Hopefully (for their sake), they're doing what they do to glorify the Lord (I'm pretty sure Kirk Cameron does) and not themselves and their egos. That Kirk got his only legitimate gig from a Christian Church for "Fireproof" is an example of his "scarlet letter" with the industry. :bigfrown

Okay, now rant really over!!! :D

its coming to the point that we christians wont be able to watch much entertainment, i hope theres some other christian that do produce decent entertainment.

 

[Mike]

Why do you want to know if a celebrity is a Christian or not, and, moreover, why are you interested in their experiences as a celebrity-Christian? Are you a celebrity trying to fit-in into the the celebrity/Christian context? What is the motive behind this question?

Fliberty, this was a quite short, pointed statement with an accusatory connotation to use for your first post. You might seek to understand more before you assume.

Nonetheless, welcome to the board.

 

[sherri2]

If you're spirit led, God can enable you to do anything. But you have to be 'led' not just 'filled'. Or willing to be led and able to plug in with more mature christians who are strongly led if the lines are getting fuzzy for you.

To be a christian in the traditional sense of the word would definatly destroy your career otherwise (and maybe even you.)

Everyone avoids Mel Gibson in these topics. Why? Because he got eaten. Chomped up into little pieces. He probably made the bravest move ever made by and A list actor and it cost him a great deal. Yes he fell. But the fact that the church didn't get behind him, just stood back and watched is a great example of why you don't want to be led or have to depend on people, ultimatly.

God is good but God is God. His spirit can enable you to do anything. BUT you have to be willing.


My thoughts.

 

[Tina]

you forget candice cameron(kirk cameron's )sister
and these others

mr.t
willie ames of the eight is enough fame. and later in his walk the bible man.

evander holyfield.

Mr. T ... You mean the guy with the metal junk all over his body ??

He's a Christian ? .... Woo hooo .... Cool !

 

[Pard]

Chuck Norris is a Christian. He has some books. He is even a YEC'r.

I'd list them, but basically if you turn on the country station and hear someone, chances are they are Christian...

One that surprised me is that lady on L.A. Ink, the star of the show, she is a Christian, as is a bunch of her staff.

That band Evanescence is all Christian.

Vin Diesel, he is always wearing a cross in his movies lately.

 

[Mike]

Everyone avoids Mel Gibson in these topics. Why? Because he got eaten. Chomped up into little pieces. He probably made the bravest move ever made by and A list actor and it cost him a great deal. Yes he fell. But the fact that the church didn't get behind him, just stood back and watched is a great example of why you don't want to be led or have to depend on people, ultimatly.

I had Gibson's back until he went off the deep end. I prayed for him during the trial he went through in producing "The Passion", but he's clearly demented. I mean, he's off his rocker!! Those audio tapes of his voice mail messages clearly showed someone who is twisted. I do pray for him, but I can't defend him or get behind him anymore. To excuse his rant along with other incidents is not to do any good for him, and that behavior makes a mockery of the Faith. He needs to get right with God and find peace in Him.

 

[Dennyh]

Mr. T ... You mean the guy with the metal junk all over his body ??

He's a Christian ? .... Woo hooo .... Cool !

Yup, I have seen him on television preaching before. Also Remember M.C. Hammer? He is a believer as well. Another interesting one is Danny Trejo(sp?). Google a couple pics of him and you will be surprised.

Also there is a website somewhere I remember that lists many believers that are in showbiz so people can pray for them. Don't remember what it is called.

 

[jasoncran]

Chuck Norris is a Christian. He has some books. He is even a YEC'r.

I'd list them, but basically if you turn on the country station and hear someone, chances are they are Christian...

One that surprised me is that lady on L.A. Ink, the star of the show, she is a Christian, as is a bunch of her staff.

That band Evanescence is all Christian.

Vin Diesel, he is always wearing a cross in his movies lately.

vin diesel? when did he convert? he is a practicing homosexual.

 

[PouringRain]

I noticed most of the celebrities being named are actors/actresses or musicians. In the Christian scene I am sure we could include the majority of televangelists as Christian celebrities as well. As far as struggles go, I think most Christian celebrities often find themselves held to a higher standard. As "representatives" of Christianity in the public eye, if one falls then often a bigger deal is made than if a secular celebrity sins. Secular musicians can be string out on drugs, sex, even O.D. and can be treated like a god in society. If a Christian celebrity sins, then they become the most condemned. There becomes a double standard in society. Society forgets that Christians are humans too.

 

[Michae1]

vin diesel? when did he convert? he is a practicing homosexual.

EDITED BY STAFF :toofunny

That should be news to his girlfriend and his son. I also do not see him referenced as a Christian either.

 

[jasoncran]

i heard that a few yrs ago, i look it up,i hope i am wrong.

 

[sherri2]

I mean, he's off his rocker!! Those audio tapes of his voice mail messages clearly showed someone who is twisted.

So if you backslid you'd like other christians listening to pirated versions of your voice messages?

You had his back?

I do pray for him, but I can't defend him or get behind him anymore. To excuse his rant along with other incidents is not to do any good for him,

How would you like God to do that to you?

and that behavior makes a mockery of the Faith. He needs to get right with God and find peace in Him. [/B]

Anyone backsliding needs to get right with God. So what. Are we their judge and jury in the meantime?

I've never really been interested in the glory of mel gibsons fall. Gossip is gossip and yes, facts are facts. But a persons heart is between them and God, and that's what we're supposed to have grace for. That man stood up to the entire hollywood 'family' and lost his career over it. That took guts. I'd like to think that I always would have done the same if placed in his position, but I can't honestly say that.

I respect Mel Gibson for what he did. As I said, if anyone relies on people over God they're sunk. He's got more spleen in his little finger then many 'respectable' groups of christians put together.

I'd choose his heart over most do gooders in polite church rows any day. Just because you haven't been faced with the same temptation doesn't mean you're better because you don't fall to the same sin.

 

[theLords]

Jesus was a celebrity during His time. (still is:heart)

The crowds of followers would never allow Him rest. Sometimes it got to be so much He had to withdraw. He had His own close friends though, ones He could be a normal joe with. Then He had His haters you know the ones who tried to kill Him. Well jokes on them...

 

[Vic C.]

Any Christian celebrities here? Or do you know of any Christian family or friends who are celebrities ??

I play guitar in our Praise team band. Does that count? :D