Does Clay Aiken make anyone else scratch their heads? Like any other responsible mom, I get an email from People Magazine each morning with the day's juciest celebrity gossip and star sighting pictures. Last week, I got one with the headline "Clay Aiken to Be a Dad!". I couldn't believe it! I rubbed my eyes and opened them wide and I instantly thought to myself that Dolly was right! All those years ago when he was runner up on American Idol and we all thought he "might be" hiding a secret, Dolly stood by his side and said, "no way. He's just really feminine". Well, if you haven't heard, Clay donated some of his boys to be artificially inseminated into a woman who wants to have a child because she's in her 50's and has conquered everything in her life but motherhood. Good reason.
Clay wanted to be a dad, too. The woman is the sister of David Foster, a music producer friend of Clay's. In the article, one of Clay's friends says of him, "he has accomplished a lot in his career so it's a good time for him to be a dad." Excuse me, what?! Another friend says, "Clay will be fun and goofy, but a good disciplinarian." Shooo, that's good news. I was beginning to worry.
What's wrong with this picture? Where is the Clay Aiken who was so fired up for Christ a few years back and who talked about his Christian faith all the time? And whatever happened to the concept of bringing children into this crazy world within the binds of marriage? It's both sad and scary. Dolly, I think you're back to losing the bet:)
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Haha! Roy just called me from his hotel in Bankok and said "Did you hear what Clay Aiken did?!" He's watching the news over there and said that they were making fun of Clay over there! Then he said, "And guess what George Clooney did to his girlfriend...". Wow, I guess we Grahams love us some celebrity gossip:)
Okay, this is hilarious because this has been a HOT topic around here too! And the mean reason is because I was totally like Dolly..."on know, how could he be gay when he professes to be a Christian, he's just a little feminine, etc." My husband and sisters made so much fun of me and thought I was crazy for defending him. (Of course, I was also the one who was convinced that Brian Boitano, ice skater, would want to marry me one day...hmmm)
Anyway, yes, I think it is totally strange and odd that he would do that...but, what's even more odd and strange is his NASTY HAIR! Lose the shaggy-in-your-face-straight look...YUCK! That was catty, I know, but seriously - he's looking so strange lately.
I could go on and on about Clay Aiken...his impending fatherhood, the fact that he's mean and so sarcastic in interviews, that a 50 year old lady at Max's school was the president of his fan club here in Greenville, etc.
Here's a discussion question...do you think it's wrong (from the Bible's standpoint) for a single Christian woman to adopt a child? I've heard both sides and was wondering what everyone thinks...
just plain disturbing.
I saw this on E TV earlier in the week and I was stunned too!! So, is he gay? He doesn't do himself any favors if not. It is sad that he went from geeky to just weird.
I am with you, Donna. I saw this headline in the checkout line at Walmart and I just think it is strange. I have to admit - I was with Dolly...but things are a little too strange these days.
Jennifer, I'm not opening that can of worms. What is your viewpoint?!
Clay is so gay (and not gay as in happy)!! this is so wierd! what has the world come to! Who would want his "guys" anyway?? He is so frail looking and "gay" looking. Hopefully it will be a girl. This poor child is going to be so messed up.
About the adoption thing, I have never thought about this, but my first thought would be that God designed a family to consist of a mother, father and child. A child really needs both a mother and a father to be "well-rounded". So while it may be better to have one good parent, God's plan was to have both parents.
My computer crashed over the weekend girls and it may do it again. I'm taking it in tomorrow to get looked at. I have to have my computer! What did we ever do without them anyway?
Okay, on to Clay....it STILL doesn't say he's gay and yes, he's a little weird these days...especially with his looks. I'm with you Jennifer. His hair is gross! I always go back to this but I think the whole Hollywood/being famous thing is starting to suck him in and he's forgetting his roots like most "Christian" celebs do. I'm still going to stick by his side and choose to believe that he's not gay until I hear otherwise. Besides, he give great concerts!!!
Okay, I'll admit that I attended a Clay Aiken concer with 2 of my sisters, but I am definitely not a Clay fan anymore. The concert was good, but it was right after his American Idol days. I'm a little Clayed out. After I heard his Christmas CD (which Dolly owns!!) and heard his rendition of "Winter Wonderland", I wanted to puke. He's a little too much over the top.
Suzanne, good points!
Girls, hate the sin. Not the sinner. I'll resound a BIG loud AMEN but at the same time, I'm glad The Station (or at least the comments) is private b/c I have a friend and faithful lurker ( Chafin does too) that was on the recipient end of the same scenario for which Clay "provided." She knows how I feel but I want her to keep coming back for love, light & Truth b/c it may be the only place she gets it. I feel a duty to pray for her little boy. We need to pray for Clay's child also.
PS what did Clooney do? Me in the dark!
I feel bad for this child...is the mother just going to raise the baby along with Clay? I mean, to wait until you're 50, then decide you're going to have a baby for SOMEONE ELSE! I just feel like it cheapens the miracle and gift of having a child. Like, "I gotta get me a baby!"
I do think there are seasons of the soul, when people are more sensitive to the things of God. Like, weddings, funerals and definitely having a baby, so maybe it will open his eyes and he will turn back to the Lord.
Do share about Clooney. Is he a play-a?
Okay, George Clooney is a player but we all knew that. He has said he would never get married again. So he was dating this girl for a year and she thought she'd be "the one" to land him. He had never taken a girl to the Oscars or to any awards show with him BUT he took HER! So, she thought they'd end up together with rings on their fingers. Well, he dumped her last month and...big suprise...she's heartbroken:( (Cue Debbie Downer music)
Angela, so eloquent re: "seasons of the soul" AND so true. You're a good writer. Once again, I REALLY need to come see the crumbs in your butter.
Re: Clooney...is this the chick that he had that motorcycle accident with sometime back? I remember seeing that on ET or Access Hollywood or something like that.
Okie dokie! I had a big nice comment typed and had to go change a big ole nasty diaper. Meanwhile one of my sweet children swept in after me and went to read her aunt's blog and lost my unsent comment! LUCKILY I caught her in time--before she read the post!
Basically my comment said that beyond a shadow of a doubt--CLAY IS GAY! AND because he is a Christian, I think he is afraid to come out.
What is it with these Christian male that are GAY!? Nothing surprises me anymore. We all know gay Christians, and I am questioning a few, that I will not be shocked about if they come out of the closet--and yes HPS I do love these others, I just want to shake them and say, "Come on! Are you kidding me?"
Meanwhile...Thanks to Maddie GMA, I am having to explain how a MAN can be pregnant!!!!!!!!! AUGH!!!!!!!! This world is so SICK!
Sorry, Thanks to GMA, I am having to explain to Maddie...
Hey Kristi....if you see this, how about inviting your "momma" to your blog page? I don't comment much, but I do like to read about people's lives. I guess I'm a lurker, huh?
Oh yeah.....it's janidani@aol.com.
I'm torn about the whole single person adopting. For some reason, adopting as a single person seems different than actually getting inseminated with Clay Aiken's nastiness. I know the Bible talks about the family unit, but he also says that it's our responsibility to take care of orphans (can't remember the verse). I've just known several Godly Christian single women who have adopted internationally and basically saved a child's life. So hard, so hard to know what's right...
Wow, girls. Great discussions. HPS, I agree with Hate the sin, love the sinner, but TRUE born again Christians should know better and that's where I have a problem with the tolerance thing. I still love them, though. I only know gay christians through some of my sister's friends.
Jenny from the block, I get your point, too. It's a gray area.
Mom, way to come out of your shell:) Have fun in NYC.
PS, Jennifer. Laughing at "Clay's Nastiness"!!!!
I feel the "can you lose your salvation?" OR "were they REALLY saved to begin with?" discussions/debates a-coming on!
Jenius, I am welling up with tears right now....I feel so loved....so accepted....WOW! Yes, I would be glad to invite you to my blog and you just jump right in anytime your heart desires. I would love to hear from you.
Anyone else, too, for that matter. I tried to invite everyone that asked but I hope nobody fell through the cracks. It wasn't intentional.
OK, I missed it all hitting the fan. Where have I been? First of all, I didn't know that Clay Aiken had ever professed to be a Christian. He obviously has walked away from his faith which is so sad. I rolled with your comment, Jennifer, about Clay's nastiness. So funny! I 100% agree with your comments, Suzanne. That is God's plan, for a husband and wife to raise a child. That being said, I do agree with taking care of the widows and orphans as Jennifer talked about. I know two people right now who are widows that have raised their kids but are taking in orphans to adopt because they feel God has called them to do that and no Christian families are stepping up to the plate to adopt these kids. It is unfortunate that in-tact Christian families turn away from adopting or fostering kids so it forces the singles and/or gay couples who can't have children to have to pick up the slack and do it. I have been convicted this week because I have a good friend who has 5 daughters. She was watching an expose' on the news here in Dallas that spotlights kids available for adoption. She was watching two weeks ago and they had two biracial brothers on there who said, "I just want a mom and dad to love me and take me to church." It broke her heart and it stayed with her. She and her husband prayed about it and said, "How can we turn our eyes when these are God's children and that is true religion (taking care of orphans). They have started the paperwork to adopt them on a policeman's salary with 5 other kids. AMAZING!
I don't agree with a single woman being inseminated to have a baby. She is not doing it God's way and that child deserves better. It is a selfish act on her part, in my opinion. WHEW!
OK, now I know who to come to for celebrity gossip....YOU BLOG GIRLS!
No, you can't lose your salvation. Only God knows a person's heart at the time of salvation, and as Jesus said in the Bible by their fruits, you will know them.
Hey Donna- What is your e-mail address ? Thanks.
Hannah, you "POT-STIRRER", you! Ha!
Hold up...I think Jenny on the block is the potstirrer about the whole single parent adoption issue.
OK, now I WILL be a pot stirrer and be the one to mention that... CALL ME CRAZY but I might think that ole Aiken and someone in TX that formerly had DRS's heart-a-aiken might be the SPITTING image of each other. Maybe THAT's why she defended Clay's feminity/preferences. She WAS partial back in the day.
Okay, I'm finally catching up on these and shaking about your comment HPS. You're a creative one!
I'm also laughing about Donna's comments. I unfortunatly have a few gay friends who I do love dearly and I almost love them more because of the hidden hurt I know that they hide from their sin. Sooner or later they gave in to the sin which so easily entangles us.
WOW I was just reading up on this today while chillin' on the beach... what the heck!!! Thought he was weird before...but check him out now, even odder!! I used to hear a lot about him being from Raleigh, working at the Outback on Capital, being a Christian...but now most people in this town don't even mention his name.... Sad that this happens to "christians" when they get famous...
Jen, my address is Tellagraham2@aol.com
Dolly--laughing at the sin that "easily entangles us". What is that? Homosexuality?!
TheJones'-I agree. It seems that almost every Christian Starlett ends up spiraling downward after a while. One word: Brit.
Wow, I've been gone all day. SO many comments! Love the pot stirrers!
HANNAH SCHOLLE!!!! You are a bold one. Poor TDP...his ears are burning in Texas. I don't see the resemblence. I always thought he looked like Hugh Grant. He never appreciated it when I brought that to his attention.
I'm with you Dolly on this one. (the TP thing, that is) Don't know about Clay but it doesn't look good.
There hasn't been this much firestorm since your post about Joel Osteen. Ha!
Hmmmmm. Hugh Grant. Isn't he in his late 40's and...single, NEVER married?! Just a thought, just a thought.
just to add in two cents on the single Christian woman adoption from a single Christian woman....i think those that know me know how much i LOVE children. i have such a strong desire to have children of my own and i as i get older, the stronger the desire. i pray that the Lord brings a sweet husband my way in the nearer future but there are definitely thoughts of adoption there if that's not the case by a certain age. i understand the thoughts of needing balance and the child to be well rounded works best with both a mother and father but if i can help a sweet child who otherwise would sit in an orphanage, why not? plus there are other males in my life that could help in some ways. (knowing fully that it wouldn't be the same!) just a few thoughts.....
I love all these comments...they are thought provoking and funny at the same time.
OK, I have come back tonight and re-read my comment. It sounded a little harsher than I intended. I feel a husband/wife is best but given a situation where that is not an option for a child, I think that a Christian woman, under the leading of the Lord, adopting a sweet orphan and raising it for the Lord is a good thing.
is it just me or does clay aiken look like lindsey lohan's feminine brother in this picture?
i just skimmed these comments...
donna, i think dolly means that the sin that "so easily entangles" for some ppl is homosexuality. it's different for each of us. i think some ppl have certain circumstances or characteristics that make them more susceptible to homosexuality so it becomes easier for them to become entangle with than it is for us. it's not an excuse and it's still just as wrong, but they have to fight against it harder than we would.
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