Acts of Faith? - The X Factor

neelia · 07-11-2009, 12:44

I have been struck most years by the numbers of acts that seem to have strong faiths. Rhydian, Leona, Beverly, Ashley, Suzanne (PI not XF) and there were others (My memory is not great).

I don't remember any comments about this for this year. Anyone know any difference.

Stacy is Jewish but I don't know how big a deal that is for her.

Of course beyond established religions people can have a strong spiritual bent.

Often (and more of a US than UK thing), singing in the church choir is when budding songsters first get a taste for and opportunity to perform.

I don't think any worse or better of an artist but I find differnent drivers and inspirations interesting.

mr.ian · 07-11-2009, 12:49

I'm pretty sure the twins' souls are in good hands.

neelia · 07-11-2009, 12:52

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Originally Posted by mr.ian

I'm pretty sure the twins' souls are in good hands.

Any more to that Mr Ian?

bluerose15 · 07-11-2009, 12:53

Rikki was praying when he was in the bottom 2....bless him

neelia · 07-11-2009, 12:54

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Originally Posted by bluerose15

Rikki was praying when he was in the bottom 2....bless him

Awww

Was that the committed believer sort of prayer or the just-in-case-nothing-to lose kind?

21stCenturyBoy · 07-11-2009, 12:57

Wasn't Brenda quite religious?
And 4tune did their little group prayers before every bootcamp performance. Although I think judging by their harmonies, it may have been mayday prayers.

bluerose15 · 07-11-2009, 12:59

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Originally Posted by neelia

Awww

Was that the committed believer sort of prayer or the just-in-case-nothing-to lose kind?

I think it was the last resort kind...

neelia · 07-11-2009, 13:00

Ah yes I think you're right.

I'm not sure whether there is any significance in this - whether Xfactor is attracting a greater percentage of believers than the general public or that it is just that you get to know more about the contestants in terms of motivation etc than you tend to with people you have a passing acquantance with in the real world.

Lizzy11268 · 07-11-2009, 13:04

I have to say, I never knew about contestant's faith or not.

Possibly because I have none (religion that is, I have plenty of faith in things!) I don't tend to take any notice.

For those in The X Factor who DO have religion, I am sure it is a great help to them. Many of my friends who are Christians and Jewish take a lot from their faiths, and I think thats lovely.

07-11-2009, 12:44	#1
neelia Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,194	Acts of Faith? I have been struck most years by the numbers of acts that seem to have strong faiths. Rhydian, Leona, Beverly, Ashley, Suzanne (PI not XF) and there were others (My memory is not great). I don't remember any comments about this for this year. Anyone know any difference. Stacy is Jewish but I don't know how big a deal that is for her. Of course beyond established religions people can have a strong spiritual bent. Often (and more of a US than UK thing), singing in the church choir is when budding songsters first get a taste for and opportunity to perform. I don't think any worse or better of an artist but I find differnent drivers and inspirations interesting.

07-11-2009, 12:49	#2
mr.ian Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bonnie Scotland Services: ? Posts: 3,790	I'm pretty sure the twins' souls are in good hands.

07-11-2009, 12:53	#4
bluerose15 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Services: Standing By Lloyd Daniels Posts: 2,291	Rikki was praying when he was in the bottom 2....bless him

07-11-2009, 12:57	#6
21stCenturyBoy Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 855	Wasn't Brenda quite religious? And 4tune did their little group prayers before every bootcamp performance. Although I think judging by their harmonies, it may have been mayday prayers.

07-11-2009, 13:00	#8
neelia Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,194	Ah yes I think you're right. I'm not sure whether there is any significance in this - whether Xfactor is attracting a greater percentage of believers than the general public or that it is just that you get to know more about the contestants in terms of motivation etc than you tend to with people you have a passing acquantance with in the real world.

07-11-2009, 13:04	#9
Lizzy11268 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,157	I have to say, I never knew about contestant's faith or not. Possibly because I have none (religion that is, I have plenty of faith in things!) I don't tend to take any notice. For those in The X Factor who DO have religion, I am sure it is a great help to them. Many of my friends who are Christians and Jewish take a lot from their faiths, and I think thats lovely.