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Beyonce’s Pastor Defends Her Against Christian Critics
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Beyonce and Pastor Rudy help out during Houston Food Bank drive.
By Jessica Martinez, CP Reporter
June 4, 2014|2:45 pm
Beyoncé Knowles’ pastor, Rudy Rasmus, defended the singer against Christian critics who have scrutinized her explicit lyrics and videos from her latest album.
Rasmus, who leads St. John’s United Methodist Church in downtown Houston and is a longtime friend of both Beyoncé and husband Jay Z, gave his opinion regarding the message behind Beyoncé’s music without noting whether it contradicts the purity of Christianity or not.
“I’ve answered that question many times and the answer is still the same. Beyoncé is a consummate entertainer, and an entertainer entertains. Is the entertainer’s entertainment an expression of that person’s life and reality? I don’t know. But I know when Arnold Schwarzenegger straps on a 30 caliber cannon and blows planes out of the sky, nobody asks the question, ‘Arnold why are you walking around for those 90 minutes in that suit with that 30 caliber cannon? What kind of person are you?’ I don’t think I’ve heard that question. But at the end of the day, Arnold Schwarzenegger is an entertainer,” Rasmus said, according to The Grio.
He also noted that Beyoncé “is tremendously gifted” and that “the world would void an extreme talent if we silenced her or censored her.”
During his interview, the pastor also spoke about the power couple, saying he has not given them marriage advice since officiating their wedding in 2008. Furthermore, he said the key to the longevity of their marriage is grounded on trust, respect and love.
Since Beyoncé released her self-titled album in December, Christians and non-believers alike have criticized her videos and sexually-charged lyrics on her provocative tracks, including songs titled “Blow” and “Drunk in Love.”
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Among the most of explicit videos is “Partition,” in which Beyoncé cage dances for Jay Z before getting on the floor in her underwear. In the video, she sings about a sexual encounter taking place in the back seat of a car and refers to the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
The artist also drew criticism earlier this year from Christians after she posted an image on her Instagram account where she is shown sitting in the center of a “Last Supper” painting, in front of Jesus’ image.
“Is nothing sacred anymore? This is clearly an act of disrespect towards Jesus Christ, whom Beyoncé covers up with her pose,” Tim Wildmon, president of American Family Association, said in a statement.
It is that precise form of criticism that Rasmus defended Beyoncé against while even noting that she has the right to earn
a living through her talents.
In response, Christian author and blogger Diana Hobbs, called out Rasmus for being “wrong.”
“Unfortunately, Rasmus’ ideology omits accountability to God and ignores the call to honor central biblical virtues like modesty and the Scriptures’ admonitions against glorification of the flesh. Since when did creativity (for a Christian, at least) trump honoring the Creator? I cannot imagine God on his throne applauding or supporting all His word goes against,” Hobbs said.
But Beyonce Knowles’ pastor Rudy Rasmus praised the singer’s charitable work during a recent interview, saying she has made an impact within his ministry because of her “incredible heart.”
Beyonce attended St. John’s United Methodist Church in Houston before becoming famous and now she and her family continue to donate millions to the church to help the homeless and feed the poor.
“She’s an incredible human being. Has an incredible heart and has been extremely helpful in our mission and our ministry here,” said Rasmus, reports Houston-based KHOU news. “She has a global platform and is doing some amazing work and I’m glad she’s a friend of mine.”
Rasmus has been promoting his new book, Love Period. When All Else Fails, and says Beyonce embodies the spirit of his book’s message, which is to love others unconditionally regardless of social, economic, physical, mental or racial background.
Beyonce’s $7 million dollar housing complex in Houston, which provides living spaces to 42 families, is a prime example of Rasmus’ message. In addition, the singer has joined forces with her mother, Tina, and sister, Solange, along with singers Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to help Rasmus’ non-profit organization, Bread of Life, Inc.
Rasmus, who counts Beyonce as his church’s extended family, also says his nearly 10,000-member congregation has always embraced the vision of unconditional love and acceptance, which Beyonce grew up knowing since her early days as one of the church choir’s singers.
“What we’re saying is there are literally no borders or boundaries that determine whether or not a person can be part of our extended family here,” said Rasmus.
He added, pointing to the church’s altar, “She used to sing right here. I don’t remember the song but I do remember she had long braids, tennis shoes and jeans on. A far cry from what she is today.”
Rasmus officiated Beyonce and rapper Jay Z’s 2008 wedding and when asked about recent tabloid rumors surrounding the couple’s marital issues and family disputes, including the infamous elevator altercation between Solange and Jay Z, he said he does not pay attention to them and noted, “I validate my information with a conversation with the individual.”
In past interviews, Rasmus has given his opinion on the singer’s lifestyle and at times has defended her from Christian critics. Most recently, the pastor shared his thoughts on the message behind Beyoncé’s music without noting whether it contradicts the purity of Christianity or not, since Christians have scrutinized her explicit lyrics and videos from her latest album.
“I’ve answered that question many times and the answer is still the same. Beyoncé is a consummate entertainer, and an entertainer entertains. Is the entertainer’s entertainment an expression of that person’s life and reality? I don’t know…,” said Rasmus.
Sources:
http://www.christianpost.com/news/beyonces-pastor-defends-her-against-christian-critics-120937/
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Guess this pastor forgot about the scripture that says we are not saved by works, and that we are not supposed to let our left hand know what our right hand is doing. These celebs yes donate money to charities, and they even set up charities in their name. But there is also a constant gloating about what they do, how much money they give, and who they give it too. They get the glory and Yeshua gets none of it. If this pastor has no probs with what Beyonce and Jay z does on the stage , then he doesn’t have a prob with sin. Jay Z and Beyonce are part of the illuminati, if christians actually can open up their blind eyes for a moment, and not be bedazzled at the altar of celeb worship.You only have to look at their vids and songs to know who their allegiance is really too, and what satanic org they really belong too. Vigilant Citizen has some good articles on both, plus on many more in the celeb world. This pastor would also love the money and prestige that having beyonce and Jay z in his church brings. Just because they are going to church, doesn’t make them Gods. satanists love to go to christian churches. In fact it can be a mandate of the illuminati .for some of them to be in one,whether as a pastor or leader ,or just one of the flock. These people are not worthy of any christian’s adoration, time and money. Because they sold their soul to satan for fame and fortune. And they do the bidding of him and the illuminati , to indoctrinate peoples minds to the world of occult and sex.It just floors me that christians no longer can see satan and the occult in much anymore. Though it’s plan to see ,especially in the movie and music industry. Who do christians think runs those industries in the first place. Do they honestly think God himself ordained them and runs them. The whole entertainment and media industry is run by satan and his illuminati. To condition people to his ways, so they can be seduced to worship the antichrist and satan himself. When I first came into the church, christians did have godly wisdom and were against such stuff. Now they are going to movies that are highly occultic and new world order indoctrination, or listening to all sorts of music. Not to mention allowing their flock to to go on shows like idol and xfactor. Saying God himself wants them to go into all forms of society to be a witness. If that was the case, and God did, then God would also be asking christians to become a prostitute or stripper to be a witness to them . How about God asking someone to become a crim to be a witness to them. God does not want christians in every sphere of society to win the lost to him. Simply because much of society belongs to satan and always has, and is run by him , for him. satan is not stupid, and nor are the men and women of the illuminati. But many christians are these days. Satan and the illuminati know what they are doing and why. They know the power in music to trance a person out ,and transform the mind. Music is used extensively in satanic rituals for such a thing, and to program a person’s mind to the ways of satan. I should know. I have been programmed with many a song out there. Praise God, he broke the programming. One day back when I went to Paradise AOG, I sang to one church leader, the song the song line Nina pretty ballerina , when I said hello to her. That is cause her name is Nina. This was back in the early 90’s. I was immediately admonished for singing a secular song to her. Just recently on her husbands facebook. he is a pastor, she claims to be one also. But he was asking his flock what movie should be take his wife to for a date night. Could not believe what was suggested by christians. Malificent was one, Xmen,Godzilla. This pastor and his wife, did not go and see Malificent, not because they could see it was occultic and against God, but only cause it was not on at a convenient time. So they went to see the latest Tom Cruise movie ,Edge of Tomorrow instead. A movie about a war with aliens. Another highly occultic new world order conditioning movie. So pastors world over who used to be so against the movie and music industry, now endorse it, and they get on their facebooks, and twitters, and give highly occultic movies, music and people praise and adoration. And recommend it all to their flock. Not to mention they use these movies and music in sermons , to appear hip, revelant and oh so cool . What hope has the flock got in these apostate churches, when the pastors sin and care not, and don’t even see these things as being of satan anymore.
the demons in beyonce are all at work if she do not stop abusing the suprimacy,purity and holyness of the creator of the heavens and the earth i bet her and her whole generations they would be wiped out in no time by death and not just death a worthless one since they have no fear for who created them.my advice to you beyonce it to turn away from what you doing nothing more nothing less becuase the devil him slef can not save u from the anger of the almighty,if you love your life spear it by doing the right thing becouse your days are counting down and you know that.by flashy gospel-X
It’s most unfortunate that many pastors;countless number of them both here in Africa and over there in America are still being ruled by stacks of paper with dead men’s face on them!Does this pastor want to tell me that in the deepest recess of his heart,he does not know what evil Beyonce is steeped in?Does it mean he really is convinced that Beyonce’s soul isn’t headed for perdition?God has put the souls of Beyonce and Jayzee in his care,has brought them in close proximity to him for that word that CAN change them,yet,he has withheld those Words of grace from these erring souls and has unwittingly positioned them in the most proper way for eternal separation and subsequent damnation into an eternity away from God!All I want to say really is:Mr or Pastor Rasmus,God will require the blood of this people from you on the last day.You better tell them to turn away from their evil and make yourself free of their blood or face the wrath of God!I have warned you!