Hayley, as a Christian in a band that has openly identified as Christian were you worried that your audience might not accept Tegan and Sara (Quin) as they are lesbians and not a part of the Christian rock scene?So much for Williams’ alleged Christianity. Jesus said to “judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24), not to throw all judgment away.
Fortunately, we’ve never really been associated with the Christian rock scene. I wouldn’t want to be a part of something so easily pigeonholed. It’s an understandable misconception, though — we’ve never preached, but if someone asks us about our faith, we’re not scared to talk about it.
The biggest fault I find within the Christian community is that there are too many judges in the courthouse. What I know is that I’m not going to let myself be one of those. Not to sound selfish, but I’ve got my own life to figure out and faith is constantly surprising me. Hopefully, we’re surprising people too. I mean, who would’ve thought that Christians can actually hang out with lesbians without bursting into flames?! (Disclaimer: It’s a joke, people.) …
— Interview with AfterEllen.com, 09/07/2010
Isn’t she judging people now?
It’s true; we Christians ARE too judgemental. OTOH, where do you draw the line? Jesus ate with tax collectors, who were considered among the lowest forms of humanity. He had compassion on prostitutes. But He did NOT eat with idol worshippers, or eat food dedicated to idols. But He did preach how to be saved to sinners of every stripe. Our job as Christians are to be as much like Jesus as possible; most of us fail miserably at that, yet He loves us and has mercy on us anyway. It is possible to love the ungodly, because Jesus does that, and we’re to follow His example.