You thought a black Jesus was controversial

[Beach Runner]

When I first heard this, I felt

and :roll:.


After reading the other things quoted in post #1, I'd say, "Consider the source."

Since when has Elton been a scholar of Christian history?

SSB is spot on.

 

[Teresa]

I love Elton John. Yellow Brick Road was my very first album. and I've loved him since. Rocket Man is my favorite song...

I'm pretty sure Elton is smart enough to know that no one really knows about Jesus' sexual preference. He could be making a statement that Jesus is everyman: straight, gay, good, bad, drug addict, homeless, poor, saint, idiot, etc... . This is what gets lost in religion, imo. People are taught about Jesus but somehow they lose his entire message . Elton John is completely correct in his statement .. this is a more complete version of his interview. his words tell me that he is only trying to make a statement about Jesus, society and how we misuse religion. Unfortunately, his point will be missed too, and the words "Elton said Jesus was a homo" will be all we hear from the general public.

The singer also told Parade Jesus was "compassionate", forgiving and "understood human problems".
A spokesman for the Church of England said: "Sir Elton's reflection that Jesus calls us all to love and forgive is one shared by all Christians."
"But insights into aspects of the historic person of Jesus are perhaps best left to the academics," he added.
Sir Elton said in the interview: "On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving.
"I don't know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East - you're as good as dead," he added.

I think its too late for Sir Elton to reject fame. and I'm glad - he is a compassionate human being who uses his fame and resources to help and inspire others. I am thankful for his incredible music and his work in the world.

 

[Bob]

one can only hope that jesus was gay