Joshua Bassett has received criticism following his baptism at a church with anti-LGBT beliefs. The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star posted a video on his social media accounts on Monday showing himself standing on stage at Bethel Church in Redding, California.
During the service, the leader asks the 22-year-old why he decided to get baptized, to which he responded: Ch-ch-check out the video (below): Another clip from the same night which has been circulating social media shows the singer getting dunked underwater in a baptismal service.
After opening up about his spiritual beliefs earlier this year, many fans were shocked and happy for Joshua — but after digging into the beliefs of Bethel Church, many weren’t… Related: Matty Healy Under Fire For Accusing Harry Styles Of Queerbaiting! Deep-diving fans quickly found the place of worship’s website, noting the concerning history and statements connected to the church.
In the past, the congregation had come under fire for allegedly supporting gay conversion therapy, and while the church did admit they failed “those who identify” as LGBT, it also states: Yikes.
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