Focus on the Family today welcomed what it called “good news” that Carrie Prejean would not lose her Miss California USA crown. However, the organization continued to conceal news of Carrie Prejean’s repeated and recent erotic-photo shoots as well as a permanent demotion that Prejean received from California pageant officials, after she discarded her pageant duties in favor of photo-ops with the religious right.
Instead of discussing the facts, Focus on the Family promoted a two-part radio broadcast in which Dr. James Dobson talked with Prejean about her perceptions of persecution and her stand against marriage.
The purpose of inviting Miss California to Focus on the Family was not to “debate the merits of beauty pageants, or the swimsuit competition or the profession of modeling,” Dr. Dobson said. “We agree with those in the audience who oppose that kind of sensuality.
“That’s not our purpose here. I want everyone to know the behind-the-scenes story related to the answer Carrie gave.”
Unknown to Focus readers and listeners, Prejean refused to participate with other pageant winners in a Miss California USA public service announcement that promoted civility, respect and diversity. Instead, Prejean assured Focus on the Family that she is the role model for these values:
“I hope I have inspired others to maintain compassion, civility, respect and tolerance while staying true to your convictions, and to never, ever compromise your beliefs … regardless of the consequences.”
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Doesn’t bother anyone in the homosexual community (as I am a heterosexual) that there still so much bigotry going around against gays? This whole shenanigan has gone beyond any sensible point that merit a debate. Perhaps we don’t need of much discussion but rather a coordinated effort to call at homophobia for what it actually is. Because this whole platter over gay marriage is not going anywhere until we handle the underlying issue here which is homophobia — whether stems psychologically or through other means, i.e. religion.
I am upset. When you are younger, activism doesn’t cross your mind and social issues usually don’t interest you much or if does you take on a nonchalant attitude toward them. But as I get older, certain injustice in the world just doesn’t settle easy on me. Gay marriage is one of them. For years, I’ve let my parents’ stance on this issue to go by at every turn — no more. They’ll going to be grilled this weekend over this. There is no forgiveness this time. This has to end some time.
Comment by Rivox — May 12, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
What a joke.
The fact is, Focus embraced a nude model with fake breasts who lied to get into the beauty contest. The only “value” they hold dear is anti-gay sentiment. It seems anything else goes. For Focus, it is, “if it feels good, do it” unless it is gay.
Comment by Wayne Besen — May 13, 2009 @ 3:05 pm
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