A People's Theology Flamy Grant: Why Drag is Christian
Aug 30, 2023
Flamy Grant, a Christian drag queen who recently went #1 on the Christian music charts, discusses their drag journey, the depth of Christianity beyond limited understanding, the time-consuming nature of drag, going number one in the Christian music charts, and the intersection of drag, faith, and self-love.
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The Story Behind the Name
- Flamy Grant's name is a pun on Amy Grant, resonating with 90s Christian music fans.
- Outside this niche, people often mispronounce or misunderstand the reference.
Early Religious Experiences
- Flamy Grant grew up in the Plymouth Brethren, a strict Christian sect.
- Services were male-dominated, focused on sin and shame, with no paid clergy.
Amy Grant and Fundamentalism
- Despite a fundamentalist upbringing, Flamy Grant listened to Amy Grant's music.
- One instance, their mother stopped the music during a car ride to church, deeming it not Christian enough.