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Mandisa Says She's Not a Gay 'Advocate'
AP ^ | 4/7/06 | AP Press

Posted on 04/08/2006 9:07:26 AM PDT by Clint N. Suhks

Is ousted "American Idol" contestant Mandisa anti-gay? The 29-year-old soul singer and outspoken Christian, who was voted off the hit Fox show Wednesday, says she would not perform at an event held in support of the gay community.

Mandisa, a native of Antioch, Tenn., tells Advocate magazine, "Based on what I believe, I'm not an advocate for (being gay), so it's nothing I would take part in."

Still, she says in an interview in the magazine's Web site, she's "really upset" by speculation she endorses the ex-gay movement _ a collection of Christian groups that seek to alter sexual orientation. The speculation stemmed from comments she made on the "American Idol" Web site praising author and speaker Beth Moore, of Living Proof Ministries. Moore's Web site has links to groups such as Exodus International that discourage homosexuality.

"It broke my heart," Mandisa says. "I live my life by the value system that you treat others the way you want to be treated. I let love be my guide. I absolutely hate no one."

Long a favorite of "Idol" judges, she says her views "could have contributed" to her surprising elimination. "Idol" contestants are trimmed weekly based on fan voting.

"Honestly, I'm not sure," she says. "I've heard a lot of different theories about what could have happened, and all of 'em sound pretty decent to me."


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KEYWORDS: americanidol; ap; assininepress; homosexualagenda; mandisa
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1 posted on 04/08/2006 9:07:28 AM PDT by Clint N. Suhks
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To: silent_jonny; DBeers; DirtyHarryY2K
Pong!
2 posted on 04/08/2006 9:09:22 AM PDT by Clint N. Suhks (If you don't like Jesus, you can go to hell.)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

"she says her views "could have contributed" to her surprising elimination."

Maybe, just maybe, it was her physical appearance and lack of star-power lyric talent that cost her the competition.


3 posted on 04/08/2006 9:14:34 AM PDT by 4U2OUI (losing what I thought was sanity...and liking it.)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

The Gay Mafia will never stand for this.

Mandisa is gone.


4 posted on 04/08/2006 9:15:22 AM PDT by socal_parrot (Pass)
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To: 4U2OUI
OH?

And here I thought it was just a sing competition...silly me.

Now if you heard her singing on the radio would you still be so superficially prejudice?

5 posted on 04/08/2006 9:17:38 AM PDT by Clint N. Suhks (If you don't like Jesus, you can go to hell.)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

Uh. Well. She lost. Period. Doesn't matter what I think.

A singing competition? No. It's an "image" - the "American Idol".

It's all about money. Her image was not widely marketable.

Radio? Sheesh. Welcome to streaming video on demand.

Prejudice? No. I heard her sing plenty of times - enough to recommend to my wife that Mandisa needs to pursue a career as a back-up vocalist.


6 posted on 04/08/2006 9:26:26 AM PDT by 4U2OUI (losing what I thought was sanity...and liking it.)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

Poor girl wasn't equipped to answer these questions. She means well, but she is falling in the trap set by the gay activist rhetoric. She needs to disregard their bogus charges and just speak the truth about the depravity of this sin. The sin needs to be condemned. The sinner needs a Savior. That is the only way to love them with God's love.


7 posted on 04/08/2006 9:39:32 AM PDT by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

Article states...
"....ex-gay movement _ a collection of Christian groups that seek to alter sexual orientation."

Wrong! They offer help to those who desire help in overcoming same sex behavior.


8 posted on 04/08/2006 9:49:10 AM PDT by dcnd9
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To: Clint N. Suhks
Typical Leftist thinking: "not support" = "anti-".

eff them.

9 posted on 04/08/2006 10:12:40 AM PDT by Clock King ("How will it end?" - Emperor; "In Fire." - Kosh)
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To: 4U2OUI
It's all about money. Her image was not widely marketable.

So, explain Ruben?

10 posted on 04/08/2006 11:27:15 AM PDT by Hildy
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To: The Ghost of FReepers Past

Why on Earth should she be forced to say anything she doesn't want to? Her opinions are her opinions. So SHUT UP AND SING only applies to the left? I'm confused.


11 posted on 04/08/2006 11:28:39 AM PDT by Hildy
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To: Clint N. Suhks

In related news: Ryan Seacrest sheds a tear.


12 posted on 04/08/2006 11:29:16 AM PDT by Mazi83
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To: Hildy

You answered your own question. Ruben's career has been what since Idol?


13 posted on 04/08/2006 11:31:21 AM PDT by 4U2OUI (losing what I thought was sanity...and liking it.)
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To: Hildy
So, explain Ruben?

A big guy like Ruben is seen as a "teddy bear." A big ol' woman like Mandisa (and her outfit was the worst possible a big woman can wear) is seen as just big. Queen Lateefa is probably one of the very few big women who look beautiful -- partially because she is proportional.

It ain't fair, but it's life.

14 posted on 04/08/2006 11:35:10 AM PDT by freedumb2003 (Don't call them "Illegal Aliens." Call them what they are: CRIMINAL INVADERS!)
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To: Hildy
She was asked. If you frequent the AI website you will see that the issue was brought up just because she introduced her Christian themed song. She was singing. Is she not entitled to introduce the song? In this case the controversy arose fromt he vivid imaginations of those who hate Christians.

My comment was about her response. She was asked about her opinion because she brought up Beth Moore. Is she not even allowed to say a person's name without weighing her associations and enemies?

this is ridiculous. And once questioned, she is entitled to respond and I'm entitled to critique her response.

15 posted on 04/08/2006 12:29:58 PM PDT by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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To: freedumb2003
I'd agree if the music industry were picking the winner...but the people are picking the winner and that's the only reason Ruben won. I never thought Mandisa would win, but I thought she was better than a few who are left

Someone told me the reason you don't see Ruben around is because the AI people dropped him because of his 'entourage.' He acted like gangsta with his posse and the AI people told him to screw off...anyone know any more?

16 posted on 04/08/2006 1:17:30 PM PDT by Hildy
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Mandisa Says She's Not a Gay 'Advocate'

? ? ?

First that I have heard of this 'story'. She was voted off American Idol -is there really a 'homosexual' story here? LOL

All I can glean is that possibly some homosexual agenda activists attempt to insinuate some kind of recognition or a victory of sorts where there is none???

17 posted on 04/08/2006 2:00:36 PM PDT by DBeers (†)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

Is ousted "American Idol" contestant Mandisa anti-gay?

Mandisa, a native of Antioch, Tenn., tells Advocate magazine, "Based on what I believe, I'm not an advocate for (being gay), so it's nothing I would take part in."



I don't know or care who "Mandisa" (her parents must've hated her) is but this story reminds me of something I posted a few weeks ago....

If someone "comes out" to you, and you do not immediately embrace them for being "strong", then in society today, you are a homophobe.

I disagree with them, I don't hate them. Folks, if they think we hate them, we're doing it wrong.


18 posted on 04/08/2006 2:05:01 PM PDT by trubluolyguy (C)
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To: 4U2OUI
Mandisa was voted off becuase she is fat. She has an excellent voice and lots of talent and sounds like a pro. On her worst day she sings far better than Taylor (who can't sing or dance to save his life)sings on his best.

Taylor's performance last week was the worst of the night and the competition and yet he received more votes than anyone. He should have been the one to go. Clearly there is more than talent being considered here.

19 posted on 04/08/2006 2:51:15 PM PDT by TAdams8591
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To: freedumb2003

Agreed. Being fat is a far worse sin for women than it is for men.


20 posted on 04/08/2006 2:52:35 PM PDT by TAdams8591
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