Elton John Claims Jesus Was 'gay'

19 February 2010

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Sir Elton John has claimed Jesus was a "super-intelligent gay man".

The openly homosexual musician made the claim in a magazine interview and admits he admires the Christian Messiah because his aim was to spread peace and love in the world.

The 'Rocket Man' singer - who is married to Canadian filmmaker David Furnish - told Parade magazine: "I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems.

"On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving.

I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems.

"I don't know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East - you're as good as dead."

Elton also revealed he fears he could be killed by a crazed fan - just like John Lennon and Gianni Versace.

The 62-year-old singer was close friends with fashion designer Versace - who was shot dead in July 1997 on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion by Andrew Cunanan - and admits he decided to increase his personal security following the tragedy.

Referring to Versace and Lennon, he said: "Two of them shot outside their houses. None of this would have happened if they hadn't been famous.

"Fame attracts lunatics. I never had a bodyguard ever until Gianni died. I don't like celebrity anymore."

Beatles legend Lennon died in 1980 after being shot by deranged fan Mark Chapman outside his apartment building in New York.

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