Rodeo Houston 2009. There was a new sound heard on the grounds this year, in addition to the horses and bulls. There were the same people selling hats and fried oreos and various buckles and belts. Sure, the carnival rides were full of screams and happily terrrified children. But, this year there was the deafening squeal of teenage girls welcoming the Jonas Brothers. Now there were young men in that group, but this was clearly a girl power moment. The truth is, they are considered adorable. They have standards of conduct unheard of in the music business. With their purity rings shining, they swagger and sway around the stage playing their instruments and swinging their mics. Very Disneylike, but extremely likeable.
The brothers have often referenced their Christian faith in interviews. Having been around Hollywood for awhile, they know that is costly. Their lives will be scrutinized by both the skeptical cynics and sadly, the Christian community. Very risky to come out of the closet as a Christian in American entertainment.
We who believe have a choice, support them for their courage, or join the hungry ones waiting for the slightest slip-up to drag out the crosses for them to mount.
I think believers need support, period. You may not want to mix your rodeo barbecue with their sugar pop sensibilities, but you can at least hope for the best in their life. What's so bad about outspoken believers trying to make a living and enjoy their moment of success? Don't worry, cynics, this will soon pass for them. Age will push them right out of their genre and hopefully you will find them seated next to you in church or serving the needy at a community center. Let's surround them with cheers and not slams. Success is a wild and dangerous ride.
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i remember trying to obtain the fried snickers years ago.
ReplyDeleteit didnt happen.
but thats okay. we had fun.