Justin Bieber - 8
Personal life
Beliefs and relationships
Bieber's mother is Christian and raised him in that faith.[171] Bieber has described himself as a faithful adherent of Christianity, said he communicates with God via prayer, and that "he's the reason I'm here".[172] He reflected his faith in a music video with Brandon Burke, titled "#iPledge", in which he talks about God's forgiveness.[173] He was baptized by Pentecostal pastor Carl Lentz of Hillsong Church New York, who is a close friend, on January 9, 2014, after a born again experience.[174][175] On his Purpose tour he invited his pastor Judah Smith up on stage.[171] Many of Bieber's tattoos have religious significance including the medium-sized cross on his chest and a tiny cross under his eye. Bieber also covered up the "Son of God" text tattooed on his abdomen with a large design that features two angels, gothic arches, a skeleton and a serpent.[176]
Regarding sexual abstinence, Bieber told music magazine Rolling Stone in 2011, "I don't think you should have sex with anyone unless you love them." He added that he does not "believe in abortion", and that it is "like killing a baby." When asked about the case of abortion with regard to rape, however, he said, "I guess I haven't been in that position, so I wouldn't be able to judge that."[177][178] His view on sexual orientation is quoted as "everyone's own decision",[179] and he has contributed to the It Gets Better Project,[180] a non-profit group aiming to prevent suicide among LGBT youth.[181]
As Bieber resides in the United States, he is reported to possess an O-1 visa for temporary resident status, based on "extraordinary ability or achievement" in a field.[182] Bieber has stated that he is not interested in obtaining US citizenship. He has praised Canada as being "the best country in the world" citing its government-run health care system as a model example.[177]
Bieber's father, Jeremy Bieber, is a former carpenter and pro-am mixed martial artist. In March 2014, Rolling Stone characterized Jeremy as having "split with Justin's mom when Justin was a toddler, and wasn't always around afterward. But he has, as of late, accepted a place of honor in his superstar son's entourage".[183]
In December 2010, Bieber began dating Selena Gomez. After separating in November 2012, they reconciled a few weeks later before splitting up again in January 2013.[184][185][186][187][188] They later reconciled for a few months in each of 2013, 2014, and 2015.[189][190] Late in 2017, it was reported that they had gotten back together again. However, they broke up again in March 2018.[191][192]
As of July 7, 2018, Bieber is engaged to American model and television personality Hailey Baldwin.[1][193] They had previously briefly dated from December 2015 to January 2016 before splitting. They reconciled in May 2018.
Philanthropy
Bieber supports Pencils of Promise,[194] a charity founded by Adam Braun, the younger brother of Bieber's manager. The organization builds schools in developing countries, and Bieber became manager for the organization's campaign in Guatemala. He serves as a celebrity spokesman for the organization[195] by running ads for the charity and its campaign "Schools4All".[196][197] He promises to visit schools that donate the most funds to the organization.[198] He takes part in the charity's fund-raising galas and donates parts of the proceeds from his concerts and Someday line of fragrances,[199] and various merchandising to the charity. He also appears in an animal welfare PSA for PETA encouraging people to volunteer at and adopt from animal shelters instead of buying pets from breeders or pet stores.[200] In 2013, Bieber launched his online #GiveBackPhilippines campaign for helping the victims of Typhoon Haiyan and traveled to Philippines after raising $3 million.[201] His work for The Philippines earned him a star on the Walk of Fame Philippines.[202] He also supports Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Alzheimer's Association.
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