Carrie Prejean, Miss California and Miss USA’s first runner up, will appear at the Rock Church during services on Sunday April 26th. Prejean is a member of the Rock Church and actively serves in church outreach ministries.
During the Q&A portion of last Sunday’s Miss USA pageant, Prejean expressed her belief that marriage should be between a man and a woman, touching off a firestorm of widely publicized criticism from pageant judge and nationally known celebrity blogger, Perez Hilton. In subsequent appearances, Prejean has stood fast in her morals and biblical truths, refusing to compromise her faith.
Sunday’s services will feature a discussion with the Rock’s Senior Pastor Miles McPherson, who spent time with Prejean following the pageant. They will share the story behind the controversy.
If you happen to be in the San Diego area, you can attend one of the services in person on Sunday. If not, a live stream of tomorrow’s services will be available online at 10am and 12pm PST.
Why does this bother me?
I think she had every right to express her own belief. I’m so tired of having to be politically correct!
I guess the question is — she was involved in outreach before, right? Was she considered a leader then? And I guess most of all, I want to know if she is using this to bring people TO Christ.
As for being “politically correct,” I don’t even recognize the term.
Tony, I enjoy your blog very much. I am a young (26) pastor at a vibrant church in Tennessee. I have one request for you regarding the above post. Please do not link your blog to other pages like Perez Hilton’s blog. I do not know much about Perez but I have heard a lot about him over recent months and decided to click on the link on your blog to check him out. I was unfortunately surprised to see some vulgar images and words that I would have never checked out otherwise. I am not a legalist and do not want to complain, but I do want to guard my heart from these things as much as humanly possible. Again, I appreciate your blog very much and look to it for council and mentorship as I cut my teeth in ministry. Thank you for taking time to read this and God Bless as you move into a new season of your life in ministry.
Perhaps, her comments at the Pageant establishes the course to battle Gay Marriage. I am proud of her lifting the banner of God, and sticking to her faith.
Hi Tony, don’t sweat the small stuff. I realize you aren’t advertising for Perez it just happens to go with the current story line. And to God be the glory. I think it is an awesome opportunity for Christ to get attention while his people counter attack the lies in this world. I was not offended by the tag to Perez considering the current events. I am sure you never intended to promote him or his views.
Also, just wanted to kind of reply to the post from Tony up there. We are in this world but not of it. I don’t know how he escapes the likes of people like Perez, is he amish?