Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' Banned in Lebanon

By Kiki Von Glinow Posted Jun 6th 2011 09:50AM

Lady Gaga's latest album may be getting stellar reviews in the US, but overseas, in Lebanon, 'Born This Way' isn't getting the same warm reception. According to NME, Gaga's freedom of self anthem album is getting the lockdown -- thousands of copies of the album were impounded by Lebanese authorities due to Gaga's lyrics which they believe are "offensive to Christianity."

But the space age artist shouldn't be too surprised by the country's reception of the full album. The singer's recent single, 'Judas,' was also banned from Lebanon's radio stations. Malaysia has also displayed similar responses to the album, banning the title track from their radio stations because they believed it was "promoting homosexuality."

There were even rumblings from the US Catholic League in anticipation of Gaga's 'Judas' video and it's religious affiliations. But after the video was released, it's convoluted message and imagery laid to rest any criticism from the League.

Do you think Gaga is pushing the envelope too far?

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Monday 06 June

By Seth

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If the christians are pissed off she must be doing something right. They hate everything that's a good time.

By jeff

I love her singing, but whenever she appears, it reminds me of
the shows they use to show at the Circus. CLOWN ALLEY

By Ilene

I really don't know what her appeal is. To me, she is a copycat of Madonna, who came off more professional. Her performance on American Idol was disgusting.

By Julietta

Uhm lady gaga is an incredible person, so shut up she is not disgusting she is an artist and super cool and i really feel for Lebanon, not being able to purchase her album. She was the first person 2 be truly unique, and then ofcourse nikki manaj and everyone had 2 steal her trademark.
ALL HAIL MOTHER MONSTER!

By eskieme1970

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Why doesn't she pick on Islam if she's so out there and controversial? Too Scared maybe? Christianity is an easy target for cowards.

By Billy H

Kudos!

By sowhat?

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So disrespectful and detestable.

Tuesday 07 June

By PharaMee

i Love Lady Gaga. She just speaks the truth. How about a dope song with both of them along with Jay-Z, Beyonce, Jessica Ferguson, Jessia J and Pink. Just a crazy mash up of talented artists.

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By Lisa

Homosexual give me a break.It's the kiss that Judas gave Jesus.I can understand Lebannon banning it.They don't allow woman to where what they want and it's a bit riskay(sp?). Everyones allowed their opinion.She's an entertainer.Go for it girl!!

Wednesday 08 June

By Zoey

I'm Christian, and this song is not offensive! It's an amazing song and although the music video is kind of... odd, the song has a great message and I love it.

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