Chenoweth dropped from Christian Women Conference

From Kristin Chenoweth official website

"It is with great regret that we let you all know Kristin Chenoweth will not be participating in the November Women of Faith concert in Oklahoma City. She has been asked to withdraw by the organization due to her publicized and heartfelt beliefs that God is accepting of all people on earth. Kristin's personal views and faith to this effect have not changed, despite the Women of Faith's actions. Kristin is saddened and disappointed that she will not be able to perform for those of you who were planning on attending. She thanks you for your love, support and patience."

Another proud day for Christianity and Freedom of Speech!
Come back to Broadway Kristin, those people don't deserve you!

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She must be feeling something like those gay and lesbians who have grown up loving their faith and the people who first taught it them only to be rejected when they come out of the closet.

One does wonder who is closer to following the message of Christ..the CWC or Chenoweth.

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Absolutely yipper, the kicked out the one person who demonstrated what it is to be a Christian woman.

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Well it sucks that they're so intolerant. It will probably only cast more negative light on them than her.
Guess she won't be doing too many more Jesus CD's.

I guess the "artistic indifferences" memo will probably be issued by the Women of Faith people.

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Updated On: 9/15/05 at 03:25 PM

Perhaps they should rename their organization "Women of One Particularly Narrow-Minded Faith."

yeah well... Integrity must be pretty happy that the album sold well before that because I'm not so sure it'll be doing so well now...

You know, I learnt something today. I learnt that when you're a Christian, it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you shut up about it.

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I don't think the CD did that well. It was on the Christian Billboard chart for 3 weeks before dropping off. There was an article that said it sold a million or something but unless it was huge overseas...

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Im glad the website states the real reason for her not performing. Way to be honest, Cheno. I'm starting to appreciate her more and more...

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Isn't one of the 10 Commandments "Love Thy Neighbor", last time I checked their wasn't a footnote saying "unless of course he/she happens to be Xxx"

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Well, in this case, Gothampc, "artistic differences" has been replaced with "the truth."

I wouldn't presume to infer what you meant by your post--it sounds (yes, i know) like you would have preferred to hear artistic differences rather than hear the real reason--is that the case? And if so, why?

Good for Cheno--she made the right call.

1 John 3:18
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.


1 John 4:7-10
"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. {8} Whoever does not love does not know God, because GOD IS LOVE. {9} This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. {10} This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

I could find more, but I'm not going to add to the debate. If Christianity is about hatred, I want to be an atheist.

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The tolerance concept is expressed in Matthew 7:1, Luke 6:37, for whoever asked.

Love thy neighbor, is as others have said, not one of the 10 commandments, but is stated in Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 19:19, and Matthew 22:39.

But on topic, I think Kristin, and the music she put on her newest CD, exudes tolerance and love.

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Well, there are lots of things the bible said in the old testament that are contradicted in the new testament. Nevertheless, we will all find out the truth soon. Be kinda funny if I'm spending eternity with Jesus, Rock Hudson and "Christians" are spending it elsewhere with Jerry Falwell.

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