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Get Off Prejean's Back: Pastor

Plus, pageant exec stars in new pro-diversity campaign

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted May 8, 2009 9:20 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Topless photos of Carrie Prejean may disqualify her from being Miss California, but “they do not disqualify her from being able to share her opinion,” her pastor tells E! “We all have things in our past that we would not want to have broadcast on national television. We are all sinners. Christians aren't perfect." Miles McPherson, pastor of the Rock megachurch in San Diego, defends her against what he calls slander. “The attacks against Carrie are undue but not unexpected.” A decision on Prejean’s title is not expected until Tuesday.

In related news, the Miss California executive director Shanna Moakler is shooting a diversity campaign, one week after appearing in a pro-gay marriage PSA. “It's a campaign trying to show the diversity of California and really spreading equality,” Moakler said of the I Believe campaign. “It’s really important that people understand that though Carrie Prejean is allowed to have her opinions, they don’t necessarily coincide with the Miss California Organization.”

Miss California Carrie Prejean, left, talks with Pastor Miles McPherson, right, during services at the Rock Church in San Diego Sunday, April, 26, 2009.
Miss California Carrie Prejean, left, talks with Pastor Miles McPherson, right, during services at the Rock Church in San Diego Sunday, April, 26, 2009.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Miles McPherson, president of Miles Ahead and senior Pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego, speaks at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008.
Miles McPherson, president of Miles Ahead and senior Pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego, speaks at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
Perez Hilton, right, and Shanna Moakler pose together at the US Weekly Hot Hollywood Style Celebration in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 22, 2009.
Perez Hilton, right, and Shanna Moakler pose together at the US Weekly Hot Hollywood Style Celebration in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 22, 2009.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
In this April 26, 2009 file photo, Miss California, Carrie Prejean, waves as she comes on stage at the Rock Church during services in San Diego.
In this April 26, 2009 file photo, Miss California, Carrie Prejean, waves as she comes on stage at the Rock Church during services in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
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ArtfullyViscious
May 10, 2009 1:46 AM CDT
Well, I really am sorry that you feel that way. Maybe once genetics explains to the world that we, like any woman or minority, did NOT choose to be who nor what we are, then maybe someone like you could find sympathy and attempt to understand. Until then, I respect your right to feel the way you do; no matter how sad it may be.
Fondue
May 9, 2009 2:32 AM CDT
I unassailably that doubt you speak for every person of every ethnicity and race.
Fondue
May 9, 2009 2:27 AM CDT
"We are arguing about a lady who exorcised her right of FREE SPEECH and spoke the truth which offended a minority of people because she did not fall in line with what is Politically Correct." And the backlash is also covered under the FREE SPEECH mantra.

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