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Elton John could turn us gay, says archdeacon
Last updated at 13:07pm on 16.03.07
Homosexuals can be barred from Trinidad and Tobago
Church leaders are trying to ban Sir Elton John from their Caribbean island because he is gay.
The star is due to play at Plymouth Jazz Festival in Tobago next month, but church authorities say his presence might tempt local people to become homosexual. Philip Isaac, Archdeacon of Trinidad and Tobago, said Elton's lifestyle failed to conform to Biblical teaching.
He added: "The artist is one of God's children and while his lifestyle is questionable he needs to be ministered unto. His visit to the island can open the country to be tempted towards pursuing his lifestyle."
Homosexuals can be barred from entering the country, but it is thought no-one has ever actually been turned away at immigration because of their sexuality. Promoters of the Plymouth Jazz Festival said Elton would perform as scheduled.
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I'm from Trinidad & Tobago and believe me, that is a small group's action in our 1.5 million population. They're just saying because they believe it's their right. Sir Elton John has contributed so much and so many decades to music. My personal opinion is that I don't agree with the lifestyle but my philosophy is "to each his own". The man has made great music inspired by life.
The promoters and the central government of Tobago are not going to ban him from entering the country and perform. I applaud that.
- Josie, Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago
As a Trinidadian living in NYC, I am appalled but not surprised at T&T homophobic attitudes. I love my country but they are certainly backwards in their thinking and practices. Instead of worrying about Trini's "turning gay" (by the way there are plenty of homosexuals on the island) they should be worrying about the rampant promiscuity going on among heterosexuals and the rise of STDs and historical prevelance of fatherless children.
- Daisy, NYC, USA
Hmm, Elton has never tempted me to try a bit if mano y mano action. Way too fat and bald.
- Jk, London
Just listening to his greatest hits on my mp3 and...oh ...oh ...and I'm gay.
- David Pearce, Sidcup, kent
Why? Are all the women on the island particularly ugly?
- Marianne, SW France
Outrageous!
How could the Tobagans see Sir Elton in his General's uniform and not fail to be impressed!
- Steve R, London, UK
The Bish may have a point - Candle In The Wind 97 turned me right off Diana.
- Keith, Farringdon
