In a recent conversation with a Spanish media, the famous singer, Ricky Martin, He made a controversial statement that, for referring to a religious issue, has not gone unnoticed in Latin America.
On June 21, the artist participated in an interview conducted by the newspaper ‘El País,’. He spoke about the release of his new album ‘Pausa’ and other aspects of his career and personal life.
At one point, the interviewer asked the singer his opinion about the term ‘belly for hire’, referring to the method she used to have her three children.
Before the question, the artist compared the pregnancy of his children, Valentino, Matteo and Lucia, with the conception of Jesus in the womb of the Virgin Mary, in addition to highlighting the important role played by the women who participated in the process.
“I did not rent a womb, they lent me the womb, and several times, and I have on a pedestal these great women who helped me raise my family. As I have on her pedestal Mary, the Virgin, who lent her womb so that Jesus would come into the world, ”said the artist.
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In front of the comment, Monsignor Leonardo Rodríguez, priest of the Mary Mother of Mercy parish of Puerto Rico, He decided to comment and comment on the statements made by the celebrity to discuss the issue.
The parish priest of the archdiocese of the city of San Juan, capital of the country, explained through his church’s Facebook profile that, although he does not usually refer to personalities from the entertainment world, it was necessary to send a message to clarify the situation.
“Latinos have a ‘problem’ and that is that we endure until they touch our mother,” Rodríguez explained.
A human being is not a thing to be negotiated with
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The religious pointed out that it was not correct to say that the Virgin Mary rented her womb to God, because “all of her gave herself to Him: her spirit, soul and body.” According to the priest, there is a big difference between the teachings of the faith and what “Mr. Martin” said.
“Mary did not lend her womb to God, because the loans are for a limited time, but she gave him all her life forever,” he said.
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The priest also expressed his dissatisfaction with the alternatives used to procreate, as he maintained that “A human being is not a thing that is negotiated with.”
“Wanting to be a father or mother at all costs, regardless of the means used to be one, can end up being a violation of the dignity of the children whom they say they love so much,” added the pastor.
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Finally, Monsignor Rodríguez, referred to the artist as “ignorant” for making the comparison without prior knowledge and without considering his media influence.
“To top it off, he messes with the Virgin in an expression that reveals his ignorance that is widely spread as if it were true. It’s pitiful”, Concluded the religious.
(If you visit us from the app, see the pastor’s post here).
On May 28, Ricky Martin surprised to his followers with the release of his new album ‘Pausa’, an album that It compiles six themes that talk about your feelings during confinement for the new coronavirus.
The songs include the single ‘Remember’, a collaboration made with the singer Carla Morrison that has already accumulated more than a million views on YouTube.
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