A Filipino Catholic bishop dubbed international pop diva Madonna “amoral” for climbing a stripper pole shaped like a crucifix during her concert in Manila last week.
“I never thought there could be people like that who cannot tell the difference between right and wrong and are only driven by desire to make money,” said retired Archbishop Oscar Crux of Lingayen-Dagupan.
“It’s called amorality not immorality,” the prelate said. He also expressed disappointment that some Filipinos seem to approve of the singer’s behavior.
Another Catholic bishop in the Philippines earlier called for a boycott of Madonna’s “Rebel Heart” concert in Manila, describing it as “subtle attacks of the evil one.”
Archbishop Ramon Arguelles of Lipa called on Filipinos to “pray for our country that the devil will not succeed to draw anyone … to his evil ways.”
Madonna has been known for performances that feature in the past pole-dancing nuns and large crosses.
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines is looking at possible violations committed by the singer who danced on stage with a Philippine flag during her two-day performance.
The commission said it might recommend the banning of the artist from future performances in the country for violating a law that prohibits the wearing of the Filipino flag as costume.
Local organizers of the concert will also face penalties and one-year imprisonment if found guilty of condoning the use of the national color. Foreign organizers of the show can also face deportation for disrespecting the Philippine flag.
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