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The most recent example involved an accident with actor/singer Lindsay Lohan in Beverly Hills, Calif., leading to her arrest on charges of driving under the influence with possible cocaine on the scene.
Her father, Michael Lohan, responded to the incident with a plea towards God.
"When Lindsay puts God back in her life, things will turn around," explained the star’s dad in an interview with the Ledger. "Until then, I'll just keep praying."
It is not just Lohan’s faith that has been coming up, however, but several pop celebrities are being challenged. The question that many are asking is whether or not they are still a Christian.
In most cases, the problem is not a complete absence in belief in God. It seems that most celebrities are keeping their faith, just on a more personal and private level. Yet at the same time, they are taking on the values of the pop culture that surrounds them.
The result is a muddled belief that borders on religion but could not be completely be characterized as Christian.
Pop princess Britney Spears has littered the tabloids throughout this year, mostly in a negative way. She has had to deal with a second divorce, constant media slander, and even checked into a clinic to try to get her bearings straight.
But in the beginning, Spears initially entered the music scene as a pretty devout Christian. She was raised as a Southern Baptist in her home state of Mississippi, part of the Bible Belt, and began her fame with that as a foundation.
It seems through all the controversy that has happened, much of that background is still a part of her. Hollywood.tv reported her with the word “PUSH” tattooed onto her hand some weeks ago. The acronym stands for “pray until something happens” and is normally printed on necklaces and bands sold at Christian shops.
She also wrote a note on her official website in mid-May thanking all her fans for all their prayers.
"I am so blessed that you care enough about me to be concerned and will continue to live in this brighter state with all of you by my side during this trying time," said the songstress. "We are all the lights of the world and we all need to continually inspire others and look to the higher power. You are all in my prayers. Godspeed."
Ironically, this was written on top of a picture of her posing topless with her arms folded across her chest.
Another one of the many affected female singers is the generally wholesome Jessica Simpson.
The blonde Christian had actually intended to begin her profession in the late 90s in the Christian music scene, but later went into secular singing where she became a huge hit.
She too has had her share of controversies including a divorce with her former husband and singer Nick Lachey as well as serious criticism from a Christian group calling itself “The Resistance” after her scantily clad music video "These Boots are Made for Walking."
"It didn't really surprise me because I grew up with a lot of that backlash,” responded Simpson after the criticism. “That's why I didn't end up going into the Christian music industry. I think that if they're really good Christians the judgment wouldn't be there."
The list of stars with Christian roots goes on, and it is clear that the culture has a significant impact on their faith.
Most of the artists end up with a mix of Christian and secular ideals, which make it difficult for the girls to know their identity during their yearsof fame. Their mindset seems to shift often while inside the entertainment industry.
It is unclear where each of the pop idols will end up in the future, but it is a signal for upcoming Christian artists on what pitfalls to be wary of, if they are even possible to avoid.
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