Justin Bieber got emotional with a fan after a church service this week | Photo: Sorry video
Justin Bieber comforted a fan who opened up about the difficulties of finding a church inclusive of LGBTI people.
In a video appeared online on 11 June, the Canadian singer is seen talking to his fans, following a church service. Bieber grew up as a Christian and that resurfaces in some of his songs, such as Pray, released in 2010.
Wearing a black outfit and a cross around his neck, Bieber is approached by a fan asking how the service went and whether his church is open to the LGBTI community.
'Isn't your church like really inclusive, like, of the gay community?" the fan asks hesitantly.
Bieber, who is a congregant at Hillsong Church in New York, replies that it is and anyone can come. The fan later reveals they came out as queer a while ago and claims this as the reason they haven't attended church in a while, although being a Catholic.
'I'm trying to find a place that is like, inclusive of everybody, 'cause I came out as queer not long ago. So, I'm trying to find a nice place. 'Cause, like no one is nice. Everybody is so homophobic," adds the fan.
'Yeah, that breaks my heart for you. I'm so sorry. That's not okay,' Bieber says, inviting the fan to join Hillsong.
'If you ever want to come to any of the services, any of them would love to have you. We'd love to have you in there, you're more than welcome to come any time.'
The singer hugs the fan before leaving. Watch the short clip below.
.@JustinBieber comforts a fan who opened up about the struggles of finding a church that is queer-inclusive, he ends up inviting her to his church:
"That's the sad thing. It can be like that sometimes, yea. That breaks my heart for you. I'm so sorry. That's not ok." pic.twitter.com/VyWcOKQb6W
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 12, 2018
The 'megachurch' loved by celebrities
Justin Bieber isn't the only celebrity regularly attending service at Hillsong. The NYC congregation attracts many A-listers. Apart from Bieber's ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Hailey Baldwin, and Kendall and Kylie Jenner are also reportedly among those loving Hillsong's concert-like approach to mass.
Despite its non-traditional appeal, Hillsong, as many others churches in the US, is said to have a conservative stance on LGBTI issues and abortion. Singer Trey Pearson, a former member of Christian band Everyday Sunday, tweeted about Bieber, prompting him to spark a real conversation about Hillsong.
This seems lovely, but it's a shame Hillsong is really NOT an affirming church. You're "welcome", but think something is wrong with you and that you need to change. They wouldn't marry same-sex couples or let you on leadership or staff. But we'd love to see that change! 🏳️🌈 https://t.co/zbczmaFnWb
— Trey Pearson (@treypearson) June 12, 2018
Pearson says that Hillsong wouldn't marry same-sex couples and let them on leadership.
'I would love to see someone like Justin Bieber make a change. I think there are a lot of people at Hillsong that would like to see that change,' the singer told Billboard.
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