I didn’t use to pay much attention to what Anglicans are up to in Singapore but since a couple of my grandchildren have moved there, I have developed more of an interest.<\/p>\n
To his credit, the Anglican bishop of Singapore, Rennis Ponniah has issued this statement<\/a> warning parents that Disney\u2019s new version of Beauty and the Beast has \u201chomosexual content\u201d.<\/p>\n Life, of course, has \u201chomosexual content\u201d but whereas in times past it was largely hidden from view \u2013 I remember my mother telling me she was unaware of the existence of homosexuality until she was in her 20s \u2013 today it is paraded conspicuously at every opportunity and has become the standard by which our tolerance for others is measured. Or, at least our 21st<\/sup> century replacement of what used to be tolerance for others \u2013 see how far you are tolerated if you decline to put a statement you disagree with on a cake<\/a>, for example.<\/p>\n Now, to make sure we don\u2019t have a repeat performance of my mother\u2019s experience, children have to be made aware, not just that homosexuality exists, but that it is a normal part of life. In fact, it\u2019s probably more normal, more fun, more to be aspired to and more cool than run-of-the mill monogamous heterosexuality with all its tedious trappings like bearing, providing for and rearing the fruit of one’s union. At least, that\u2019s what Disney would like children to believe.<\/p>\n Dear Clergy & Deaconesses,<\/p>\n It is needful that you alert your congregation about the homosexual content in Disney\u2019s re-make of Beauty and the Beast \u2013 a film scheduled for screening during the March school holidays.<\/p>\n Disney films for children’s entertainment are usually associated with wholesome, mainstream values. But times are changing at a foundational level. In this new live-action remake of the classic film , the character LeFou is portrayed as gay and a ‘gay moment’ is included in the movie by way of a sub-plot.<\/p>\n Parents are therefore strongly advised to provide guidance to their children about this re-make of ‘Beauty & the Beast’ , and indeed to their children’s entertainment choices in a rapidly changing age. Let us pursue Prov 22:6 ” Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”<\/p>\n The Diocese and the National Council of Churches are working \u00a0on a fuller advisory to our members in the coming week.<\/p>\n With the Lord’s blessing as we shepherd our people.<\/p>\n Bishop Rennis Ponniah I didn’t use to pay much attention to what Anglicans are up to in Singapore but since a couple of my grandchildren have moved there, I have developed more of an interest. To his credit, the Anglican bishop of Singapore, … Continue reading
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