After saying she would cancel her halftime show at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game if the Salvation Army didn’t make a pledge to the LGBTQ community, singer Ellie Goulding said late this week that she would perform at the halftime show.
“We’d like to thank Ellie Goulding and her fans for shedding light on misconceptions and encouraging others to learn the truth about The Salvation Army’s mission to serve all, without discrimination,” a statement from the Salvation Army. “We applaud her for taking the time to learn about the services we provide to the LGBT community. Regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity, we’re committed to serving anyone in need.”
As Christian Headlines previously reported, Goulding had threatened to pull out of the show after fans said the Salvation Army discriminates against the LGBTQ community.
“I have reached out to The Salvation Army and said that I would have no choice but to pull out unless they very quickly make a solid, committed pledge or donation to the LGBTQ community,” Goulding wrote on her Instagram.
“I am a committed philanthropist as you probably know, and my heart has always been in helping the homeless, but supporting an anti-LGBTQ charity is clearly not something I would ever intentionally do. Thank you for drawing…
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