Christian Songwriter proud her music used in pro-gay, pro-immigrant movie

I stumbled upon this posted at the anti-gay website run by Alan Keyes, so I won't be linking to it.

Just be aware of the anti "selfish-hedonist" bias of the review.

Even Christian music can't redeem Maple Palm
Robert Duncan
October 23, 2006

Self-published Christian songwriter Rebecca Hansen has no qualms regarding her participation in a film that some people are calling 'Brokeback Hooters.' In fact, Hansen even considered playing the lead lesbian role.

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The producers of Maple Palm — which was filmed in just two weeks — admit that they are playing the religion card, describing the film's soundtrack that features Rebecca Hansen and Katy J as "an edgy, eclectic mix of Christian music and alternative rock." Reads one press statement, "Rebecca, a devout Christian known for religious ballads, is excited to see her music featured in a lesbian love story where her lyrics take on a profound duality in meaning."

"I get angry at discrimination. Maybe part of that was being raised by a father who was a bigot," says Hansen, a divorced mother of two young adults. "All people have the right to get married — white, gay, Hispanic or black," she says, adding that while she isn't gay she is "a liberal Christian."

The film's producers say their film highlights the immigration discrimination that affects "nearly 100,000 same-sex partners." The film is set to open Nov. 10 in Los Angeles in limited theatres, although a sneak preview is planned for Oct. 27.

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According to Hansen's biography at CDBaby, she was a featured soloist and worship leader for over 15 years at the Saddleback Church pastored by Rick Warren, the author of best-selling book "The Purpose Driven Life."

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The official movie link is here:
http://www.maplepalmmovie.com

Music on CDBaby


http://cdbaby.com/cd/rebeccahansen

:)

We need more people like this to counter the extreme nonsense of other supposed X-tians.

who is open and honest about her inclusive beliefs.