On Gloria Gaynor’s “Problematic” LGBTQ Comments

Pink News reports: Trump’s decision to choose Gloria Gaynor as an honoree comes amid increased criticism of his attack on the LGBTQ+ community and their rights in the US. Although there is no public record of Gaynor endorsing or supporting Trump, unfortunately, her past comments about the LGBTQ+ community have been problematic. The Christian singer … The post On Gloria Gaynor’s “Problematic” LGBTQ Comments appeared first on Joe.My.God..

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On Gloria Gaynor’s “Problematic” LGBTQ Comments

Pink News reports:

Trump’s decision to choose Gloria Gaynor as an honoree comes amid increased criticism of his attack on the LGBTQ+ community and their rights in the US. Although there is no public record of Gaynor endorsing or supporting Trump, unfortunately, her past comments about the LGBTQ+ community have been problematic.

The Christian singer has refused to confirm if she thinks being gay is wrong. She was previously asked about how she feels about being a gay icon, to which she responded: “I feel good about it because I feel it is a platform for my purpose, which is to bring the love of Christ to all of my fans. Because they trust me, I think.”

Asked if she has a religious opposition to homosexuality, she said: “I want to lead them [her fans] to Christ and what he has for them. I want to lead them to him, I want to lead them to truth.”

Read the full article. Despite the above, Gaynor continues to get bookings at major Pride events. And adding to the irony of “I Will Survive” once being an anthem for people with HIV/AIDS, her cover of the La Cage Aux Folles classic “I Am What I Am” has been a drag staple for decades. In 2020, Gaynor won a Grammy for Best Gospel Roots Album.


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