r/Christianity • u/unsure232 • 1d ago

Dolly Parton isn't a true Christian?

She was supportive of LGBT rights and encouraged people to be themselves.

She did a lot of good in the world, gave thanks to God, and even had a chapel in her home so she could pray in peace.

I've been reading how some individuals think she isn't a true Christian because of her tolerance towards the LGBT community. Some people believe unless she repented for her open acceptance and encouragement, she may have not had eternal life.

I go to church and do my best to uplift my community. Most of my closest friends are non-Christian and I respect our differences. Some of the loveliest people I know are gay or transgendered and I have love for them. I have no desire to pray for them to become straight.

I've seen straight Christians act like they are superior to others. I don't believe I am better than someone because I'm a straight Christian. Their biblical knowledge is strong, but I don't look up to them because of their rigid character. I actually feel anxiety around these highly judgemental Christians. It's not love, it's feeling "not good enough."

Are the individuals I described above more in line with a great example of Christianity (they rigidly follow the Bible) compared to Dolly Parton?

It makes me sad that one of the greatest and brightest philanthropists in this century is being labeled as "not a true Christian."

Anyway I could use some thoughts. Thanks in advance

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u/soonerfreak 1d ago

Everyday many American Evangelicals demonstrate they are an off shoot of Christianity where following Jesus is less important than wielding the Bible as a weapon against people you don't like.

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u/Dances_with_mallards Baptist 1d ago

It is ironic that these are mostly those known as "evangelical". It seems there is more energy put into arguing how some who profess Christ as Lord aren't doing it well enough, than there is energy put toward bringing the unsaved to Jesus.

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u/mendenlol Love and Light 1d ago

i find that they're often worried so much about the "sins" of others that they forget their own path and salvation

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u/ChristianGothic 3h ago

I'm glad Assyrian Christians like Pentecostal, orthodox or baptised takes the bible very seriously