Beyonce's Harsh Easter Message (PETA VP asks how she can love God if she's willing to wear fur)

Teen Music ^ | April 10, 2004

[presidio9]

Beyonce Knowles has fallen fowl of animal rights charity People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) - because of her love of fur.

In an open letter to the Crazy in Love singer in the new Billboard magazine, PETA Vice-President Dan Matthews questions the pop star's love of God if she's willing to wear fur.

He writes, "Beyonce prides herself on being a good Christian girl, but surely Jesus would not condone the electrocution commonly used to kill animals for their pelts."

Matthews adds, "Destiny's 'Problem' Child has ignored repeated calls and letters about her frequent appearances in pelts.

"Your many fans at PETA are saddened that you've ignored repeated appeals calling your attention to the way minks, foxes, and

chinchillas are gassed, strangled, and electrocuted on fur farms for your wardrobe."

The letter goes on to describe how Jasmine, a pet spaniel, wandered into a trap set by a Wisconsin fur trapper and struggled to free herself, only to die later in her young guardian's arms.

Matthews adds, "PETA hopes that the sad story of a beloved family dog will help to change Beyonce's mind about wearing real fur.

"Every person who wears fur has the blood of cats and dogs - people's family pets - on their hands."

[Izzy Dunne]

PETA Vice-President Dan Matthews

I'll bet that Mr. Matthews is a serial carrot-murderer.

[xsmommy]

Every person who wears fur has the blood of cats and dogs - people's family pets - on their hands."

what a bunch o nuts....

[VRWCmember]

In an open letter to the Crazy in Love singer in the new Billboard magazine, PETA Vice-President Dan Matthews questions the pop star's love of God if she's willing to wear fur.

He writes, "Beyonce prides herself on being a good Christian girl, but surely Jesus would not condone the electrocution commonly used to kill animals for their pelts."

Dan Matthews is pretty ignorant of the Scriptures. God clothed Adam and Eve with the furs of animals. John the Baptist, cousin of Jesus and the one who baptized Him, wore cloting of fur. PETA marginalizes itself every time these ridiculous statements are publicized.

[Fierce Allegiance]

I'll bet he's a real sausage stuffer, if ya know what i mean.

[retrokitten]

"Your many fans at PETA are saddened...

Hmmm...I just don't think PETA types and Beyonce fans are two groups that mingle much. PETA strike me more as Indigo Girls people.

[dadokane]

why does peta give a free pass to ben & jerry's?

[Dark Knight]

"Every person who wears fur has the blood of cats and dogs - people's family pets - on their hands."

So does PETA have some free soap?

PETA members are so careful anymore about giving their personal feelings about abortion. It is hilarious to see them dance around it. You can tell they are almost always pro. Just hypocritical.

By the way, my cat has the blood of all birds in her paws. And she dreams of more.

DK

[al baby]

[reagan_fanatic]

You know the rules.

[Junior]

The word is "afoul," not "fowl." Modern education sucks.

[Eva]

Remember, Hitler was a vegetarian.

[presidio9]

[tbeatty]

"Every person who wears fur has the blood of cats and dogs - people's family pets - on their hands."

Isn't that only if you wore fur gloves? I would think the blood would be on the back and shoulders for most fur clothing.

[richmwill]

An organization that has terrorized the children of fur-wearers and meat-eaters questions how someone else can love God? Ultimate hypocrisy. PETA doesn't even really care about Beyonce disappointing God. They're just using that to upset her to get her to conform to their radical beliefs. Bunch of jerks.

[Always Right]

I agree 100% with PETA on this one. The less Beyonce wears the better.

[Iron Matron]

but surely Jesus would not condone the electrocution commonly used to kill animals for their pelts."


PETA needs to read the first few chapters of Genisis. ANimals were given to mans care. They are OURS to do with as we please. (not to say it's OK to abuse animals, that is up to a persons own character)

Animals do not have souls, and can not be "murdered".

[presidio9]

"But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'" Luke 15:22-24

BTW, back then electrocution was not an option.

[MineralMan]

"He writes, "Beyonce prides herself on being a good Christian girl, but surely Jesus would not condone the electrocution commonly used to kill animals for their pelts."

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Silly rabbit. Jesus was a practicing Jew. Animal sacrifices were still part of Jewish practice whe he was alive.

[MrB]

and the new testimate contains a passage about "all of the animals of the land" are for human consumption.

There are a few I'll pass on, but thanks for the freedom of choice, God.