Wednesday, 18 July 2012
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I Went to School with Katy Perry
When I was in fourth grade, I was partially homeschooled and partially part of the fourth-grade class at the small Christian, private school that was connected with my church.
Another part of that fourth-grade class? A girl named Katy Hudson, who now goes by the name Katy Perry. You might have heard of her...
The thing is, whatever you think about Katy Perry as an artist or a person (I think she's extremely talented), I can't help thinking about what might have been. Katy has embraced a lifestyle and belief system that are far from the Christianity that was apparently part of her life growing up. She's made a lot of money and been a lot of amazing places, but she's also experienced the heartache of a failed marriage and the loss of faith.
Katy Perry is the same age I am, and I remember the little girl who used to walk the school halls at the same time I did. That got me musing. In the eyes of the world, Katy is way more successful than I am. She's a platinum recording artist and a celebrity. I'm a normal girl with a regular life and a relationship with God that gets me through every day.
I wouldn't trade places.
Did you know that Katy Perry grew up in a Christian home? What are your thoughts on her public criticism of her upbringing? Would you trade places with her?
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I've heard that Katy Perry went to a Christian school, and also that Madonna's father was a Christian preacher. I'm sure there are other extremely secular celebrities out there with similar Christian backgrounds who all gave up their "faith" as they grew up. I'm not surprised. Most of the "Christian" upbringing kids have is just religious and has nothing to do with faith or love toward God or a relationship with the Lord. Kids are taught in most Christian homes to do right and act like a good person and therefore to be righteous, which is exactly opposite of what Jesus taught. As long as we keep pushing the Christian religion onto our kids, void of relationship with God, we'll keep driving them further and further away from Christ. Better start saving money for concert tickets, though, because I see a whole slew of idolized, Jesus-bashing artists on the horizon!
It should be worth mentioning here that Kate Perry's father is a vicious anti-Semite... and this may have led to her alienation from the church. Her childhood may well have been filled with the lesson that Christianity= hating Jews. That's a lesson for all of us concerning how much hate backfires when it comes to retaining Christians in the church.
Her father has later apologized for his despicable comments regarding Jews... but only after wide media outcry. No one knows what sort of views and language Ms. Perry was exposed to while she was still a young church-goer.... and how that influenced the way she lives her life today.
Have you heard her new song "Wide Awake"? I have a feeling that she is probably having similar thoughts right now. I also don't think she has completely turned her back on God. She did date the lead singer of Relient K after all. Still, I can understand how growing up in a Christian home can turn you away from God (especially considering she was a pastor's kid) since I did the same thing for a while. But it still plants a seed that one day will be there for Katy when she realizes she needs it.
Yeah I heard she used to be a Christian singer or something like that. I like a few of her songs. Saw her live at Warped Tour.
I don't practice any set religion, but I am fond of myself. The way that life has been could have been better, and I lost my own faith in Christianity a while back. I am unsure if I would trade my life for hers, because I love privacy. She makes all the dough and can get men, but how many of them would be using her as just an arm piece? I would rather be alone and living with my mother than to deal with Paparazzi garb too.
I think your comments regarding Katy Perry no longer being Christian and her recent divorce are uncalled for. Even Christians get divorced and have failed marriages!
Wait, so you're somehow better than her because you're a christian and shes not? o_0
How do you know that she has lost her faith ? And losing faith has nothing to do with how good someones life is. They can faith in themselves, or other things.
I've never really been given the impression she is no longer a Christian. I think there is a difference between lashing back at Christianity, and lashing back at conservatism. She was brought up to be conservative and dress conservative, and her parents probably don't appreciate how she dresses sometimes for music videos. And the only song of her's that remotely pushes any other buttons is "I Kissed a Girl". It would be a tad silly to suggest God goes around dooming marriages for women who show a bit too much skin. Though, I suppose some people probably see the world that way.
Now if you want to talk about a very confusing celebrity when it comes to her faith, Lady Gaga.
wait how do you know anything about katy perrys faith and/or her relationship with god?
@dw817@xanga - LOL!!!
Thanks for all the comments. I want to clarify a few things. This is a super short post, and I didn't go into major detail.
1. I never claimed to be better than Katy, and I wouldn't claim that. I said I wouldn't trade places with her, not that I'm superior to her personally in any way.
2. Katy has, at least at some point in her life, embraced Hindu practices, and she has publicly discussed her departure from the way she was raised. I commented on her apparent departure from her earlier beliefs because she's talked about it herself in national media.
3. Nowhere did I claim that Christians do not have failed marriages. I wish her the absolute best, and I think divorce is tragic no matter what someone believes.
4. I cannot judge Katy Perry's heart, and I wouldn't judge anyone else's, but I still wouldn't want to trade places :)
So many things wrong with this blog. You imply that her failed marriage and other things that have happened to her are because she strayed from the christian church. I can think of 20 christians off the top of my head that have failed marriages, affairs, second families, or worse. Secondly, how do you know anything about her lifestyle? Yeah, she dresses up ridiculously and sings catchy pop songs, it could all be for show. How do you know what she practices at home, and how is it any of your business to judge her. Speaking of judging, this post was horribly judgmental for someone who calls themselves a christian. I went to christian school preschool-7th grade, and I am an atheist. Some of us don't want religion shoved down our throats our whole lives, and some of us don't just sit back and accept it. I doubt Katy Perry judges you for your life choices, and you judge her, yet YOU are the "christian" one. Jesus would be proud.
I think that Katy Perry is a beautiful, headstrong young woman who has overcome a lot of heartache in her life and confusion. I think that the fact she continues to make music despite her sadness over her marriage is commendable. I believe that her faith, and her hardships are her own to over come and I will not be someone on the sidelines judging.
Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye not be judged.
Unless you know Katy Perry now, I think that anything you post is creating one of the biggest 'christian crimes'.
@IonaLoire@xanga - Thanks for commenting. This post only mentions things Katy has spoken about or done publicly. I'm not making personal judgments on things she hasn't done or addressed in national media. I would never consider myself better than Katy; I just said I wouldn't want to trade places.
You have no right to try to better yourself by saying that about her. KP is one of role models and she did not ask for what happened to her. No one deserves it but shit happens whether or not we have faith in God or not, he is not the ultimate verdict to a happy life.
I get your point, I really do and it is amusing to think what her life may have been like. But, my dear, remember what world you and I live in. Any mention of christianity and religion will only get people angry and it will only bring people who add hate comments or try to prove you otherwise, especially if you are being nagative about anyone in the media that they idolize or that is viewed by the world as an idol. The world does not tolerate or let alone other peoples beliefs, on both sides. We have become a very intolerant and hateful culture, not at all understanding. They will also try to use your own religion against you without fully understanding its text or believing in the first place, so their arguments are fully out of trying to only prove a point, and not very wisely.
We all encounter misfortunes, Christian or non-Christian. Some people turn to God for strength, and others find strength elsewhere. Either way, I'm sure she's handling her problems just fine.
Besides, being separated from Russell Brand is by no means a terrible thing. I think everyone should be separated from Russell Brand.
I don't think anything is wrong with her.
@objective - As Christians we are called to tell fellow Christians that they are not living a life the way God intended us to live. The Bible says divorce is against God's will, except for in instances of infidelity. Katy Perry isn't living a Christ-like lifestyle. Her life is all over so it's not that hard to tell. The Bible says that faith without works is dead, so unless her lifestyle is producing some sort of fruits to further the kingdom of God, then she is not a Christian.
And this is why I'm totally embarrassed to be Christian. Everyone is so damn judgmental and think they're better than everyone else. Jesus would be ashamed at you all....
lame post.
@xhalesx - He is the one that filed the divorce. It's not like she could force him to stay married to her even if she wanted to.
@Pickwick12@xanga - I think the reason some people are jumping down your throat about not knowing Katy's relationship with God (not sure about the other stuff, beyond twisting your words) is because your post sounded like it was based on assumptions about her rather than things she had said herself regarding faith. I think it would have been better to use Katy's own words (in context, obviously) than sum up things you (probably vaguely) recall her speaking about. It would have made this post sound less judgmental and more observational, which I think is what you were going for.