Justin Bieber
Hillsong was extraordinary. That’s the problem.
By Amy Julia Becker — June 2, 2023
(RNS) — There's a power in the ordinary church.
Justin Bieber’s new tour offers incentives for fans to do good, support nonprofits
By Kathryn Post and Adelle M. Banks — February 22, 2022
(RNS) — Live Free USA, a criminal justice reform organization, is holding ‘justice and belonging’ training sessions ahead of the concert dates in cities where Bieber is scheduled to perform.
Marilyn Manson, Ye and the art of the troll
By Ryan Hamm — November 3, 2021
(RNS) — These days, Ye's albums are largely minor blips on the radar. All his press is for the dumb things he does. It’s hard not to think that’s by design.
What is cultural appropriation, and how does it differ from cultural appreciation?
By Joshua E. Kane — July 21, 2021
(The Conversation) — Celebrities and businesses have drawn criticism for cultural appropriation. An expert provides guidance on when it is sharing another culture out of appreciation and when it is appropriation.
Lecrae, Bieber appear at prison events as ministries return to correctional facilities
By Emily McFarlan Miller, Maina Mwaura, and Adelle M. Banks — April 16, 2021
(RNS) — Some of the first to return to prison ministry have been high-profile Christians like Lecrae, Justin Bieber and Churchome pastor Judah Smith.
Justin Bieber’s Easter surprise EP, ‘Freedom,’ adds to his Jesus-filled chapter
By Kathryn Post — April 7, 2021
(RNS) — Justin Bieber’s latest recording is his most explicitly religious project to date.
Bieber samples King’s sermons, supports Poor People’s Campaign with new album ‘Justice’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 19, 2021
(RNS) — Some songs — like the album's first single 'Holy,' a collaboration with Chance the Rapper — toe the line of songs with lyrics that might be about loving God or might be about loving a girl.
Hillsong NYC probe closed, Brian Houston will name new pastors ‘in coming days’
By Roxanne Stone — February 12, 2021
(RNS) — The investigation included 'hours of confidential interviews with current and former staff, volunteers and church members,' Houston said in a February 12 email to church members.
5 ‘in real life’ religion and pop culture clashes from 2020
By Roxanne Stone and Emily McFarlan Miller — December 30, 2020
(RNS) — Kanye ran for president. Rihanna faced backlash from Muslims. A French-language film caused many conservative religious people to #CancelNetflix.
Meet the new Justin Bieber: Popstar, husband, holy hugger
By Jillian Cheney — September 29, 2020
(Religion Unplugged) — 'Holy', his new tune with Chance the Rapper, is a more mature effort than Bieber's previous spiritually inspired songs.
Justin Bieber performs Christian worship song before thousands
By Jonathan Merritt — September 22, 2016
This public display of faith in conjunction with his other shenanigans raises questions about whether it's helpful for celebrities to broadcast their faith.
Kardashian pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. to get reality TV show (COMMENTARY)
By Laura Turner — September 10, 2015
(RNS) The young, hip pastor, who married Kanye West and Kim Kardashian last year, has made a career of pastoring some of the biggest celebrities in America. But what does being "cool" have to do with being a Christian?
Justin Bieber … The Islamist
By Omid Safi — May 2, 2013
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the latest weapon for the Muslim take...over…of…the world: Justin Bieber. In a recent concert in Istanbul, Justin Bieber stopped his concert twice for the Islamic call to prayer (adhan/azan).
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