Christian rocker Magdalene Rose is speaking out against a form of ‘Christian cancel culture’ after several churches canceled her shows, often abruptly and at the last minute.
Magdalene Rose (full name Magdalene Rose Rojas) is the daughter-in-law of Seventh Day Slumber frontman Joseph Rojas and is married to Blaise Rojas, the band’s drummer.
She released her debut EP, The Prelude, in November 2023. According to her bio:
“She uses her story to help men, women, boys, and girls who are struggling with the same battles she has, pointing them toward the love of God and a future of healing.
Magdalene Rose…connect with audiences around the world through her dedication to speak out about depression, self-worth, body image struggles, and self-harm.”
While opening for Seventh Day Slumber (SDS) on their Y2K Reloaded tour, Magdalene Rose recently took to her Facebook page to reveal that several churches have canceled her shows over her outfits and image:
“I don’t make many posts like this because I try my best to focus on the good things that are happening in my life, but it’s gotten to the point where I need to say something
When Blaise and I got on the bus last night after flying home from our anniversary trip, we found out that several churches have called and either asked for me to not to be on their shows, or they’ve completely canceled the show strictly based on the way I look and the music I play.”
Of special concern is that these churches are canceling without even talking to them or allowing them a pathway to play.
“These churches aren’t even asking if we can play our songs that have no screaming or if we can play an acoustic set.
They’re not asking why I dress the way I do, they’re not asking about my story and the way Jesus has changed my life. They take one look at me and assume that I don’t know God.”
She continues:
‘Christians have called me a satanist, a witch, called me names that no woman should ever be called. I’ve been told that I’m leading people to hell and that I’ll be walking in right alongside them. This isn’t anything new though. I’ve been hearing stuff like this since I was a young teenager and had grown men asking me what message I was trying to convey with my clothing.
You people act like you have some sort of moral high ground over me, and you’re too arrogant to realize you’re part of the reason I hated church for so long. I was terrified to step foot in a church because of religious judgment, and I’m not the only one who feels that way.”
Rose explains that she’s reaching a particular audience through her look and music- young people struggling with suicide and mental health issues, and that as a result of how frequently she encounters this, she even got a master’s degree in crisis counseling to be more effective in rendering aid:
You don’t get messages from people in the middle of self-harm, asking if I can pray for them to have the strength to stop. You haven’t had to hold someone while they were sobbing because tonight was the first time they realized God could love them despite the ridicule and abuse they’ve endured.
You may be the only glimpse of Jesus that people get in this life, and you need to wake up because while you’re so focused on black lipstick, there are people committing suicide, there are people struggling with their mental health, there are people struggling with their faith in God, and you’re not even willing to give them a second of your time.
Specially referencing her attire:
“I already know there’s gonna be upset church people reading this because “I still should refrain from the look of darkness” or whatever you always comment on my posts. You need to work on understanding the Bible better because the verse you’re “referencing” means appearances of evil, and last time I checked, a color can’t be evil.
In fact, the color black absorbs all light, and I can only hope to be so Jesus filled that I absorb His light and can then share His love with others.”
She concludes:
“How many times do you have to be told to do better until you finally listen? How many people are you going to leave to suffer because to you, your pride is more important than God and what He wants to do? But what do I know? I’m just some emo girl that doesn’t fit your preference of what a Christian can be.
Somebody is going to have to answer for the lives that will be lost, and I can only hope the blood is not on your hands when this life is over.’
19 responses to “Christian Rocker Magdalene Rose Speaks Out After Multiple Churches Cancel Concert Over Her Attire”
I like her music and her message. but she has to understand that most churches are preaching to bring people to God. the way she dresses and sings are not what most Christians would won’t their children to look up to. she has a good message but the way it’s being presented is going to alienate Christians. btw, when she talks about Christians judging her, does she not understand that she is doing the same thing to them.
how does she not understand that most Christian churches do not want their children to think that the way she dresses and sings is the way to worship God. btw, when she says that churches are judging her does she not understand that she is doing the same thing to them.
You’ll also notice, Bob, that she’s never claiming that her way of worshiping Jesus is the only way to worship Him. The part she’s taking issue with is the fact that she’s being told in no uncertain terms that her way of doing it is “wrong” and will lead people to Hell. Which, from what I’ve heard in her music and testimony, is about as far from the truth as possible.
She’s also not judging those churches by calling out their unfair judgement of her. Not by a LONG SHOT. This is something that congregations have struggled with for literal decades, and until the members of those congregations realize just how much they’ve contributed to the number of young people abandoning the church because of how they dressed, the music they liked, whether they had tattoos, etc, then there’s not much that can be done to help them when their membership starts to “mysteriously” decline. She’s speaking truth in an area where precious few people have the courage to do so, and you shouldn’t turn a blind eye to it just because it makes you feel uncomfortable, Bob.
She criticizes the churches that cancel her (and yes, several could have done a better job at that) but shows her immaturity and her insistance on dressing as she pleases. She illustrated no biblical maturity or openness or willingness to change, just slammed them for cancelling. Her public response was unnecessary, unhelpful, and partially-untrue. I agree with the groups that said ENOUGH.
This is like a prostitute who comes to Christ. However the former prostitute dresses up like one when she shares her testimony so that she can identify with those who are still in prostitution. You cannot take on the appearance of evil. I would just politely tell her she can only come to play in a church venue if she looks more like a redeemed child of God.
Christian rockers are basically people who are not good enough to make it in rock, country or pop with few exceptions.
Yes, they are right to ban her. I don’t think she is a Christian at all. Her “god” is not God. At best it is worldliness, at worst it is satanism.
nope – she’s still in the world. Needs to examine herself to see if she’s in the faith 2 Cor. 13:5
God gives me the discernment to know anyone who harms children is EVIL, that is ISrael and the USA today, no question. Zionists and theirs Evangelical Goyims think God will curse me if I don’t support their evil deeds against innocent children. Bible is the only truth, man is evil.
It seems she hasn’t yet removed the plank from her eye. I shall pray (and I hope others join) that she will grow in wisdom and maturity, grow in Christ, and be used wonderfully in her ministry.
So appearance triumphs message. WOW. These sound like the same naysayers that spoke out against Jesus eating with the “tax collectors and sinners” (Matthew 9), or how about with that “chief sinner” Zacchaeus (Luke 19).
Churches today apparently only want the dainties to come.
What an immature “Christian” response. I will serve you God, as long as I can do it my way. As long as I can be true to myself and my music. And I will use scripture out of context to justify my appearance and music because looking like the world to reach the world is okay in my book, but not in your’s. Why should I care what fellow Christians have to say, the only wise council I need is myself.
She is one of the most genuine and loving people I know. Her attire and music might not be for everyone, but she has a unique gift for reaching people that others often miss. She is a powerful, positive force for young girls at a time when so much of the world is trying to pull them in the wrong direction. I ask that you keep her and her band in your prayers. They do so much with so little, and this ministry is truly worthy of our support.
I understand some churches want rock music and some don’t, but if you don’t want her, why book her?
I get a kick out of sanctimonious people who castigate her looks. I think this gal should keep doing her style and to Hell with churches who are so stuck up they reject her outright, they rudely cancel her shows and it tears me up that people are so cold-hearted and asinine. I think this girl has more guts and true Christian belief than all the people in those churches put together. I wish her much success and happiness in this life, she looks great in her boots, and who knows, maybe someday the band will get rid of their makeup and dress a little more conservative, after all we all have to grow up sometime. Let these young people try their best to honor God, and maybe they will actually win some hearts and minds over for Jesus. I don’t see a darn thing wrong with their attire. I haven’t heard the music yet, but I’m going to check them out. I like Christian rockers, I used to be one myself. Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.
It’s important to make sure we stick with the commandments of God and not the Pharisaical commandments of men. That’s the concern, warning, and reminder. But as to exactly how it would apply in this situation, I don’t know. One concern might be the use of costumes, and what sort of non-verbal messages are being sent.
I can say, like many of us gen-x, we’ve been there and done that. I can remember in my younger days, myself making some arguments similar to Magdalene’s argument. Now I look back and see how wrong I was. Stryper, for a specific example. Their music was fine for the most part, but their appearance was effeminate (which is sin), and their behavior wasn’t always the greatest either. There were many such bands. And I look back and see how that sort of thing has played a role in leading many in the wrong direction. Maybe it’s one toe off the straight and narrow today, but tomorrow it’s a foot, and the next the other foot, just slightly off track, but within a matter of time, that turns into miles off track.
At the same time, though, it’s not all just appearance. I’ve also always loved bluegrass. And some of those bands will be on stage all in suits and ties, but singing about cold-blooded murder, running drugs, and all sorts of immorality. And often times, when they do write and sing a gospel song, their doctrine is very bad.
I don’t know the answers here, but I’d say a good place to start would likely be (if it aligns with the commandments of God and not the commandments of men), to dispense with the costumes and showbiz mess. You’re not there to draw others to yourself. You’re there to worship the Lord and to draw others to Him. Keep it more humble and reverent. And that goes for inside the church building and outside, because church is where two or three are gathered. It is not a building. The Lord’s kingdom has no temple (Rev. 21:22). We are the temple.
I think Paul addresses the apparel issue for women, does she not think God means what He says?
I agree wholeheartedly with you, Michael Lawrence. Mel Evans, you should examine your heart some more.
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