But I say no with the future in mind even while my loved ones and close acquaintances constantly tell
me, “He’s cute and sings clean pop songs for the kids. It’s not that serious, Theresa.”
I beg to differ, however. It is that serious.
If these pop stars are not professing Christ, I don’t think we should be encouraging our kids to idolize
them and go into hysterics when they hear their songs. After all, Justin Bieber won’t be a sanitized
version of much freakier, sex-crazed stars like Usher and Chris Brown for long. He’s already hanging
out with them, so it’s only a matter of time before that good boy image goes bad. Again, I’m not
throwing shade on Mr. Bieber. He seems like a sweet young boy. It’s just that dirtying up a young
star's image is a natural career progression as a part of the overall formulaic strategy corporate execs
have set up.
me, “He’s cute and sings clean pop songs for the kids. It’s not that serious, Theresa.”
I beg to differ, however. It is that serious.
If these pop stars are not professing Christ, I don’t think we should be encouraging our kids to idolize
them and go into hysterics when they hear their songs. After all, Justin Bieber won’t be a sanitized
version of much freakier, sex-crazed stars like Usher and Chris Brown for long. He’s already hanging
out with them, so it’s only a matter of time before that good boy image goes bad. Again, I’m not
throwing shade on Mr. Bieber. He seems like a sweet young boy. It’s just that dirtying up a young
star's image is a natural career progression as a part of the overall formulaic strategy corporate execs
have set up.
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He seems like a really sweet boy. Well-mannered,
mindful of his fans, and respectful to his family members.
But there's a Catch 22.
Justin Bieber, just like all other pop stars, has to grow up
at some point. And in mainstream music, more mature
artists project a sexier, steamier vibe, very inappropriate
for impressionable young Christians.
So when I say no to my children when they ask for Justin
Bieber's CD or a ticket to one of his concerts, it is not
because of some egregious offense the boy who holds the
title of America's sweetheart has committed, nor is it
because I think his music is raunchy.
mindful of his fans, and respectful to his family members.
But there's a Catch 22.
Justin Bieber, just like all other pop stars, has to grow up
at some point. And in mainstream music, more mature
artists project a sexier, steamier vibe, very inappropriate
for impressionable young Christians.
So when I say no to my children when they ask for Justin
Bieber's CD or a ticket to one of his concerts, it is not
because of some egregious offense the boy who holds the
title of America's sweetheart has committed, nor is it
because I think his music is raunchy.
Why I Say NO to Justin Bieber & Other Pop Stars
by Table Talk Editor, Theresa Macklin
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Remember when former Disney star, Miley Cyrus,
was just innocent little Hannah Montana? Now she’s
18 years old, baring lots of skin, and shooting risqué
videos. And she’s tweeting statements in support of
gay marriage by showing a photograph of an equal
sign she had tattooed on her ring finger and tweeting
“All LOVE is equal.”
The controversial photo quickly sparked a major
debate on her Twitter account when fans who do not
support gay marriage began speaking out.
Cyrus tweeted the following rebuttal:
was just innocent little Hannah Montana? Now she’s
18 years old, baring lots of skin, and shooting risqué
videos. And she’s tweeting statements in support of
gay marriage by showing a photograph of an equal
sign she had tattooed on her ring finger and tweeting
“All LOVE is equal.”
The controversial photo quickly sparked a major
debate on her Twitter account when fans who do not
support gay marriage began speaking out.
Cyrus tweeted the following rebuttal:
- "Where does it say in the bible to judge others? Oh right. It doesn't. GOD is the only judge
honey. GOD is love."
God is also holy—something these young pop stars are not professing to be, which is why they cannot
be effective role models for our children.
What are your thoughts? Email our editors at faithmatters@eewmagazine.com to share!
Miley Cyrus shows off her new equal sign tattoo in support of
gay marriage via Twitter.
gay marriage via Twitter.