'The devil got to Miley Cyrus' says residents of her hometown
Published: 2013 November 02 23:31:33 (6965 Views)
Miley Cyrus has been branded the 'devil' and 'disgusting' in the small bible-belt American town she grew up in.
The 20-year-old former Disney star has never been more popular, topping the charts all over the world.
Most of the residents are shocked by her antics with one fellow parishioner at Miley's family church going as far to say she fears she's been possessed by the devil.
Judy Reynolds, 64, a volunteer secretary at Franklin's People's Church told MailOnline: 'It appears that way, that the devil has got to her. Her actions on stage show me that she's lost her way.
'It's sad, very sad because she's apparently bought the message of the world... sex and drugs and that's the wrong message.
She's not following a life that is being directed by God, she is not seeking God in her life. The bible tells us that it is very clear the devil is here to seek and destroy.
'People are worried and we are praying for her.'
Grandmother-of-four Judy remembers Miley as a sweet young girl who attended children's camps at the church.
She said: 'Miley is clearly giving the wrong message right now. One of the ladies in my Sunday school class taught Miley in church camp when she was elementary school age and she said to me "we need to pray for her". We're just sad because we would not want our own kids to do some of the things she has done.'
Asked what had been most offensive to the parishioners, Judy cited Miley's X-rated twerking and foam-finger dance with Robin Thicke at the VMA Awards in August.
She said: 'Her appearance on the award show (the VMAs), I didn't see it I just saw it on the news afterwards.
'My reaction was horror, if it was my own children or grandchildren I would be mortified and I'm sure her parents are experiencing some of the same at the moment.'
Despite Judy's fears, Miley still claims God is an important influence in her life.
In a new interview with Cosmopolitan this week, Miley told how 'this is the best time of my life', adding God helped her get over her break-up with fiance Liam Hemsworth.
She said: 'I'm not going to look back on it and be like, "I wish I hadn't been dwelling over a breakup," you know? Because that's not what God wants my life to be about right now.
'God wants my life to be about being successful and being happy and blessing other people being blessed.'
Although Miley and her family mostly live in LA now, Billy Ray still owns the huge 500-acre farm in Franklin and the family spend time there when they can.
Locals speak warmly of the country music icon, that famously sang Achy Breaky Heart, but a neighbour close to the sprawling farm told MailOnline that Miley's behaviour was ruining their reputation.
Madi, who is studying to be a nurse, is delighted by Miley's success and thinks she's destined for greatness.
She said: 'They should leave Miley alone and let her be herself, she's talented and it's working for her, don't be a hater.
'She's telling kids they can express however they want to express and she's literally saying "I don't care about what people think about me".
'People change, they grow up, they figure out themselves. I definitely support it, good for her.
'I think she's come a long way and I think she'll go on to be one of the biggest singers in the world.'
- DM
The 20-year-old former Disney star has never been more popular, topping the charts all over the world.
Most of the residents are shocked by her antics with one fellow parishioner at Miley's family church going as far to say she fears she's been possessed by the devil.
Judy Reynolds, 64, a volunteer secretary at Franklin's People's Church told MailOnline: 'It appears that way, that the devil has got to her. Her actions on stage show me that she's lost her way.
'It's sad, very sad because she's apparently bought the message of the world... sex and drugs and that's the wrong message.
She's not following a life that is being directed by God, she is not seeking God in her life. The bible tells us that it is very clear the devil is here to seek and destroy.
'People are worried and we are praying for her.'
Grandmother-of-four Judy remembers Miley as a sweet young girl who attended children's camps at the church.
She said: 'Miley is clearly giving the wrong message right now. One of the ladies in my Sunday school class taught Miley in church camp when she was elementary school age and she said to me "we need to pray for her". We're just sad because we would not want our own kids to do some of the things she has done.'
Asked what had been most offensive to the parishioners, Judy cited Miley's X-rated twerking and foam-finger dance with Robin Thicke at the VMA Awards in August.
She said: 'Her appearance on the award show (the VMAs), I didn't see it I just saw it on the news afterwards.
'My reaction was horror, if it was my own children or grandchildren I would be mortified and I'm sure her parents are experiencing some of the same at the moment.'
Despite Judy's fears, Miley still claims God is an important influence in her life.
In a new interview with Cosmopolitan this week, Miley told how 'this is the best time of my life', adding God helped her get over her break-up with fiance Liam Hemsworth.
She said: 'I'm not going to look back on it and be like, "I wish I hadn't been dwelling over a breakup," you know? Because that's not what God wants my life to be about right now.
'God wants my life to be about being successful and being happy and blessing other people being blessed.'
Although Miley and her family mostly live in LA now, Billy Ray still owns the huge 500-acre farm in Franklin and the family spend time there when they can.
Locals speak warmly of the country music icon, that famously sang Achy Breaky Heart, but a neighbour close to the sprawling farm told MailOnline that Miley's behaviour was ruining their reputation.
Madi, who is studying to be a nurse, is delighted by Miley's success and thinks she's destined for greatness.
She said: 'They should leave Miley alone and let her be herself, she's talented and it's working for her, don't be a hater.
'She's telling kids they can express however they want to express and she's literally saying "I don't care about what people think about me".
'People change, they grow up, they figure out themselves. I definitely support it, good for her.
'I think she's come a long way and I think she'll go on to be one of the biggest singers in the world.'
- DM
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