Marie Osmond's daughter was recently outed in the media as a lesbian. Of course, most assumed that her Mormon lovin' mom wasn't at all supportive, but in a new interview she's showing some positive (and negative) signs.
Osmond says, "You know, I think each of us has the right to choose who makes that medical decision for us, I think everybody should have the right to share homes and finances with somebody that they care about. You know on those types of things I'm very supportive. When it comes to marriage, … I think that civil rights need to be for all. When you start mixing religion into that and beliefs, you know, I do believe in the Bible. My daughter understands my beliefs. And, and, uh, you know, God said to be married and be productive with your children and, and, you know, replenish the earth or whatever. She understands those things. My daughter is sharp. And we have a great relationship and I think she would tell you that."
Her comments are a bit confusing, but it seems like she's clarifying between civil and religious marriage, which makes sense to me. What do you make of her comments?
– Andy
I’d withhold comment til we hear how she responds to the likely uproar from the mormon church, except to say that “replenish the earth or whatever” doesn’t exactly show Ms. Osmond to be very deep….
clearly this is better said then written.
Give the woman a break. Why does the self appointed gay media expect everyone to be an expert on the nuances of gay rights.
You were already to throw Marie under the bus for being a Morman and you’re still trying to force her under the wheel. Cruxifying eveyone who’s not 100% in support of everything you want is the height of arrogance and intolerance. And, it will back fire.
Despite their religious affiliation, the Osmonds have managed to remake themselves and retain their fan base over the years and keep their opinions to themselves, unlike losers like Anita Bryant (boy, am I telling my age with that comment LOL). The fact that Marie loves and supports her daughter, although with a bit of hesitation, earns my respect.
Nice Drew.
I think she’s trying, which is itself impressive. She clearly has decided that it’s more important to love her daughter than to condemn her for who she is, which is definitely a plus, and she clearly does, on some level, understand that it’s about the rights, and that what one calls it does matter for that reason. She may not be the most knowledgeable, but she definitely does care and is trying her best to learn.