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Madonna 'Offends God,' Says Cardinal at Dictator Mass

Cardinal condemns Material Girl for provoking 'lustful enthusiasm'

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(Newser) – Madonna's stage performance is a "stain" on humanity and an "offense to God," declared a controversial Chilean cardinal who enjoyed close ties to the late military dictator General Augusto Pinochet. Cardinal Jorge Medina condemned Madonna from the pulpit during a mass for Pinochet, Reuters reports. The singer is in Santiago to promote her new album.

"Thoughts of lust, impure thoughts, impure acts are an offense to God and a dirty stain on our heart," said the ultra-conservative cleric about Madonna. "The atmosphere in our city is agitated because this woman is visiting, and with incredibly shameful behavior provokes a wild and lustful enthusiasm."

Madonna struts her stuff during her
Madonna struts her stuff during her "Sticky and Sweet" tour, which has been condemned by a Chilean cardinal.   (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Madonna performs in a concert in her
Madonna performs in a concert in her "Sticky and Sweet" tour. Her performances have been condemned by a Chilean cardinal.   (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Madonna performs during a concert in her
Madonna performs during a concert in her "Sticky and Sweet" tour. Her performances have been condemned by a Chilean cardinal.   (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
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Thinker
Dec 11, 08 6:30 AM CST
Spoken like a true Muslim. Why can't religious leaders see the similarities? Reply
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salvarsen
Dec 11, 08 9:06 AM CST
How much courage does it take to speak out against Madonna when the fact that he is still alive shows that he failed to do so against Pinochet? Reply
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boom
Dec 11, 08 6:54 PM CST
Clearly sex offends god much more than murder. But then I'd figured that out on my own... Reply
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Zebraone
Dec 11, 08 7:02 PM CST
She should change her name to Primadonna! 'nuther h'wd ho! Reply
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