Lady Gaga versus the Catholics in the Philippines (and all the heck)

Pasay, Philippines
May 21, 2012 9:37am CST
Huwaw... Now this is controversy. Lady Gaga, one of the controversial pop artists in our times is now facing the Filipino fans in a one of a kind concert. Everyone is looking forward for it; except for those conservative Catholics who says that her songs are demonic. In my personal views, she's just being expressive. It is not made to influence tha fans in a different way that they're claiming. If one has a strong faith; why would you be afraid of you being carried away of such a certain song? How about your points of view? Are you a pro-Lady Gaga or anti? I'm not that die-hard fan but I don't hold on to that "faith" too much. Just neutral. It's kind of debatable in our country. In your point of view; how do you find this concert so far? Tell me your ideas and reasons ^_^-)
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@aritahime (221)
• Indonesia
21 May 12
Whoa.. so when in the Philippines Lady Gaga versus the Catholics, here in Indonesia Lady Gaga versus the Islam.. Beside the lyrics, they also protest about the sexy costume. It is also debatable in Indonesia, Lady Gaga still doesn't get the permission yet, but the tickets are already sold out. Hmm.. can't wait for the final result.
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• Calgary, Alberta
21 May 12
there are other singers with sexy image who are not banned in Indonesia.... I think lady gaga is kinda banned there for those disturbing images in her music videos. Plus a lotof her songs have something to do with homosexuality, since its her major fanbase. she is not banned here but the Catholics and Born again Christians are really against her.
• Pasay, Philippines
21 May 12
So how come she still has fans? Clearly she have talents that it may look awkward to some, the majorities liking will prevail. I don't know...
• Philippines
21 May 12
fans look for entertainment, not spirituality when it comes to music and other forms of leisure. It is just some people don't know where to draw the line. They don't know how to look beyond the face value. I think that some people take this issue too seriously. Personally, she's free to express her opinion and so does the certain part of public but I don;'t think this should be given too much attention.
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
22 May 12
I don't think she is demonic either. Her songs actually are better than other pop stars and i love how she expresses herself... but she shouldn't use the cross in her videos though since some people find it offensive.
• Pasay, Philippines
22 May 12
I think they're just being bothered by how she arrange songs or how she performs it. Kind of weird but admit it; there's that artistic approach and almost everyone, not- let me rephrase it for some non-Lady Gaga's fanatics; most or majority loves it. Of course production companies wouldn't be stupid enough to put up a concert without checking how many people will be coming in an event.
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
23 May 12
Yeah, she does have a lot of fans here. I have sen some bits of how she performs live and it is kind of wild. Bu i still think she is a good artist, her songs are good and inspiring too.. People are just too judgmental.
@smoke_gun (1243)
• Malaysia
22 May 12
Lady Gaga get banned to perform in Malaysia too,Islamic country.See,religion issue are always two edge sword,one side protect humanity somehow another side killing freedom by the people who holding and swing it to opponent.
• Pasay, Philippines
22 May 12
How I strongly agree to your perspectives about her being banned for not performing in Malaysia. Of course people will still also choose tradition over another brand new culture of agnostic views through songs. It shouldn't be that way since I believe people have the right to choose what song would you like to listen, right? That's one for of art.
@vexxus (712)
• Philippines
23 May 12
Nobody can dictate who you want to be and how you want to live your life, this is a free country, I think they are just being so over-acting about Lady Gaga way of performing, her performance in stage is very much appreciated than of those who are in front of the people and makes promises but never keep them. Whoever reacts on how Lady Gaga performs has betrays the Artist who resides within him. Perhaps, they do not understand the word, Art and Music. Her Performance is Superb, it is ONE in a 7 billion talent.
@averygirl72 (37726)
• Philippines
21 May 12
I am a christian but has open mind regarding this. Lady gagas songs are okay, the tunes are okay but some messages are bad. Actually, Filipinos does not take her seriously. Just look at the fans, they just imitate her freaky, shocking style with no serious mind at all, it is just for fun. Lady gaga is real, most people are actually as weird as her but they are all pretending to be conservative but all have their wild sides.Don't take her seriously,but I guess don't expose yourself too much to her because there is something really mysteriously evil about her.
• Pasay, Philippines
21 May 12
It is awfully contradicting when you think about it. if you're basing morality for these song; I don't think that makes a deeper sense of a true Christian. A true Christian; in my point of view should be based on how they acts towards men despite of any fandom the world can offer. they shouldn't overreact towards it. Thanks for giving me somewhat shedding a "light" of this issue.
@cttolledo (5460)
• Legaspi, Philippines
24 May 12
Lady gaga is fantastic but her song "Judas" is not. Probably you are right that it is her way of expressing herself, but take note she is a public icon,and people especially young ones look up to her and it is inevitable to those young ones to follow her, and ones you are a public icon you have the social responsibility to be a role model. You are right again that, if one has a strong faith nothing to be afraid of... But if you have to look at it, there is a lot of Roman Catholic people in the Philippines but seldom are serious believer ( with strong faith), so why tolerate any events or thing that could cause possible danger to our faith, i think church are just doing their job, to maintain and instill to the mind and heart of the people of being a roman catholic. We cannot judge Lady Gaga, let us give her a benefit of the doubt, maybe she had no intention to offend other's faith.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
22 May 12
Hi Resy, I'm not a huge fan of hers but I do like some of her music. She is definitly talented. I agree that she is outrageous in her outfits and some of her videos...ok pretty much all of them but it's entertainment. Demonic?? no..I can't go that far. She is a creative person and it's all just about the entertainment. I don't buy into the Catholic religion at all and I was raised one.
• Philippines
22 May 12
Hello Resy21, I have started Lady Gaga since Poker Face and Bad Romance. I have watch youtube about the so called stuff on her being anti-christ or illumunati. unfortunately for them she was a student performer before and she's well trained for this thing. though i think she likes being controversal but she has parents and she is indeed a catholic too you know. people judge by the performance and not the person, what a dud. I am not a super fan, not even a little monster but she can SING. her music video matches her actual singing. but i agree that her costumes are really annoying and A10tion getter
@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
22 May 12
This is a free country. On one hand, Lady Gaga has the right to express herself in whatever she think seems right. On the other hand the catholics who protested have their right to express themselves as well. This goes to show that democracy is working well for the Philippines. Just as long as people don't start hurting each other, the just like you, I remain neutral.
@magtibaygom (4858)
• Philippines
22 May 12
We respect all views here. There are those who are in favor of Lady Gaga, and there are also those who oppose. To me, she's okay. But even if she's okay with me, there are still better alternatives, morally uplifting alternatives. When I first heard of her music, I liked it. But not today as it used to be.
• Philippines
21 May 12
I love Lady Gaga and her songs but not really the super fan of hers. But yes, I really like her. The thing is, some may interpret her music to be demonic, yeah even her music videos, but it's also because of what people read on the internet that are actually a load of crap, like Lady Gaga being anti-Satanic and a member of the Illuminati, or so and so. For me, she's really good with her music and her expressions and if people dislike her songs, I wouldn't really care because some are just too ignorant to look pass what is in front of us. By the way, I'm Catholic but I think some Catholics have gone overboard with this Lady Gaga's concert and making everything an issue when there are far worse things that we need to think about.
@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
22 May 12
I am not a fan of Lady Gaga but her kind of entertainment is not something that I would be consider as "demonic". Yes, it's true that she has her own unique style and this was the reason why she gained popularity. Why can't the church just go on and propagate the faith instead of meddling in the entertainment field? Why should they put too much of their time and efforts standing in Pasay City and holding a vigil with their lighted candles? Why don't they just pray for the peace in Scarborough Shoal and a stop to the criminality in our country? We have lots of problems in the country that need more attention and prayers and not the Lady Gaga concert. Are we back in the Spanish regime and the likes of Padre Damaso? We have more intelligence to be affected by a few hours of entertainment. People are not stupid to be swayed by any entertainer.
• China
22 May 12
I like Lady Gaga, her songs have so many different styles and so charming,I like The edge of glory ,Poker face,Just dance, I feel so happy to find so colorful stars ,she has so much versidile dress up, this kind of make up are artist and culture ,maybe from the catholics. I like see painting ,they are spirit of deep mind. Lady Gaga have the concert all over the world ,she come to Hongkong too.So many people like her . I am not catholic, so maybe my words are out mean.