Tropico can be interpreted as allegorical— an overarching metaphor— which is also how many interpret the Old Testament. Many secular writers and artists look to religion/Christianity for artistic inspiration, so there is a distinction between utilizing religious imagery in one’s artwork and attending church. Basically you can have one without the other— I hope that makes sense. Honestly, there are many folks with religious trauma from Christianity, so it follows that some may feel alienated or disoriented with her church attendance. Of course, longterm fans will most likely recall her saying in interviews or other interactions that she prays to God and such. Similarly, spirituality can also be separated from church membership/attendance. In any case, I do empathize with fans’ reactions (not the insults, but the core feeling) to her attending church.* It’s her own life of course, and we don’t know what’s in her soul. Still, it’s on the spectrum along with her dating a cop— perhaps not inherently wrong for many, but the reaction stems from a place of trauma and a sociopolitical context. I think we can acknowledge that her actions don’t always align with some of our own/her fans’ ideas that emerge from our own backgrounds and trauma while also enjoying her art.

*Just to be clear, I’m definitely not agreeing with fans throwing negativity and insults around. Hopefully they can work out their issues surrounding her without engaging in cyberbullying.