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Post by AeternusAmatorius on Nov 1, 2014 19:20:48 GMT -5
Amy said that "everybody's cool" in that interview. Interpret that how you will... youtu.be/rScU5hcHm5E
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Post by VMNT on Nov 2, 2014 3:41:52 GMT -5
I don't see why she wouldn't be fine with it. Ultimately, [in my opinion] it should be a non-issue for everybody. Love is beautiful and glorious in any way or expression, just so long as you're not hurting anyone.
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Post by Rarkphoenix on Nov 2, 2014 4:33:25 GMT -5
I'd personally class her as being a sort of individualist. From what I gather, as long as people are cool with her being her then she's cool with them being them. It's a sort of "you get on with your life and I'll get on with mine" philosophy. Plus, as Danny pointed out, the Ev fanbase is pretty rare in that the vast majority of fans are either gay or/and female. It's actually quite refreshing being in the minority as a straight, male Evhead. Her music and lyrics appeal to those who are often outcast or at least not always fully understood in day to day life and that can only be a reflection of her personality since she writes from the heart.
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Post by moe on Nov 2, 2014 12:09:25 GMT -5
I distinctly remember an interview where the subject of bullying was brought up and Amy expressed her sympathies to the LGBTQ+ community. The only problem is that I cannot find it right now.
There have also been interviews where Amy has claimed her Christianity. Contrary to popular opinion, hating gays or judging homosexuals and labeling it a "sin" - while claiming to be a Christian at the same time is an oxymoron. True Christianity is built on a foundation of acceptance and love.
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Post by Titanic on Nov 5, 2014 21:10:42 GMT -5
There have also been interviews where Amy has claimed her Christianity. Contrary to popular opinion, hating gays or judging homosexuals and labeling it a "sin" - while claiming to be a Christian at the same time is an oxymoron. True Christianity is built on a foundation of acceptance and love. Precisely. And just FYI, the founding member of Christianity (Jesus Christ) never said a word against homosexuality in the bible. He simply never discussed it. He did, however, say love and forgiveness and faith in God are essentially the foundation of the religion he started. So yes, it is hypocritical for Christians be be hateful and judgmenetal of homosexuality. That has everything to do with flaws in human nature and the ignorance of society than anything to do with Christianity or being Christian. (I'm Catholic BTW). Even if it were a sin (which it can't be because it is not a choice) Jesus dined with sinners and was accepting of all people. That said, I do believe Amy would be supportive of the LGBT community. She is very mature, artistic, in touch with her emotions, involved with other artists and lives in NYC which alongside San Francisco is basically gay heaven. I don't doubt she has friends and professional contacts who are LGBT and honestly, based on the music she writes it would be awkward if she weren't supportive of LGBT people and rights. She has lyrics about following your heart and overcoming hardship so I would be surprised. Frankly I get the impression she's quite spiritual and any genuine Christian that understands what it means to be that would show compassion for LGBT people IMO. I would, however, love to see more solid evidence of how she feels about this in the future. For example, Christina Aguilera who I also admire flat out released "Beautiful" and its music video in support of LGBT before anyone else was really doing it. I don't expect something extreme like this from Amy, but expressing her mind about it and how she feels toward her LGBT fans would be ideal. The way Xtina said she had to stand up for people who weren't given a voice.
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Post by Hana O'malley on Feb 28, 2015 2:35:43 GMT -5
Here's the interview
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Post by carolexodus on Dec 4, 2015 15:22:56 GMT -5
^^lol, that never gets old!
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Post by Jamie on Dec 6, 2015 16:13:52 GMT -5
I remember that Ben said the following in the Stranger Things interview in 2000, back when Ev were still finding their feet. From how he's written it, it really seems like both himself, Amy, and David shared this view. The interviewer didn't explicitly ask them about their views on homosexuality, it just happened to be mentioned.
Although this doesn't explicitly say that they support the LGBTQ+ movement, it goes a long way to show their disgust for people who use Christianity as an excuse not to, and I think that says a lot in itself.
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Post by HRaleigh on Mar 6, 2017 16:12:11 GMT -5
Hey guys! I know this is an old thread but I wanted to put my two cents in. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Amy after sending my story all over the Internet. I was at the House of Blues Orlando concert and my (then fiancée) wasn't able to come to the show with me. I wanted to be able to give my wife my Fallen vinyl signed at the wedding to surprise her after all it was how her and I started talking. I ended up getting an email from their rep saying Amy would love to sign the vinyl and it's perfect. She told me she had read my story and thought it was great! She may not be out spoken about it but she absolutely supports it. She very easily could have ignored my request but she didn't!
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Post by fabriherrera on Mar 8, 2017 9:33:37 GMT -5
Amy have a lot of fans from GLBTI community and I know, she love us!!
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Post by MorganaPendragon on Nov 5, 2018 20:39:22 GMT -5
I think Amy supports the LGBT community..I mean like Dan said majority of us are girls and gay guys in the fanbase, myself included and proud of it. Well, I am the T in LGBT. Yes, I am transgender and would love to start transitioning from M to F someday.
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Post by PJ. on Nov 19, 2018 1:09:18 GMT -5
I think Amy supports the LGBT community..I mean like Dan said majority of us are girls and gay guys in the fanbase, myself included and proud of it. Well, I am the T in LGBT. Yes, I am transgender and would love to start transitioning from M to F someday. I said LGBT in that quote not LGB
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Post by MorganaPendragon on Nov 19, 2018 10:00:28 GMT -5
Well, I am the T in LGBT. Yes, I am transgender and would love to start transitioning from M to F someday. I said LGBT in that quote not LGB Okay?
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Post by arlieimperfection on Nov 19, 2018 21:47:17 GMT -5
I said LGBT in that quote not LGB Okay? But trans people exist
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Post by MorganaPendragon on Nov 19, 2018 22:52:12 GMT -5
But trans people exist You're butthurt by that fact?
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