Dolly Parton says anti-gay Christians are sinning by judging others, and she doesn’t think people should be judgemental, saying “Lord, I've got enough problems of my own to pass judgement on somebody else.” She’s responded to questions about her Dollywood entertainment park in Tennessee, which draws in an interestingly mixed crowd of Christians and lgbti people – reflecting the fact the star herself is both deeply religious and a gay icon. In 2011 there was controversy when a lesbian couple were told they couldn’t enter unless one of the women turned her "marriage is so gay" t-shirt inside out. Parton has told Billboard the theme park is a place for all families, period. “But as far as the Christians, if people want to pass judgement, they're already sinning. The sin of judging is just as bad as any other sin they might say somebody else is committing. I try to love everybody.” Parton told Billboard she thinks her icon status in the lgbti community is down to the face she completely loves and accepts all people. “I've struggled enough in my life to be appreciated and understood. I've had to go against all kinds of people through the years just to be myself. “I think everybody should be allowed to be who they are, and to love who they love. I don't think we should be judgemental. Lord, I've got enough problems of my own to pass judgement on somebody else.”
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First published: Tuesday, 28th October 2014 - 9:13am