Ex-Day6’s eaJ Accused Of Defending Homophobia — Tells Critical Fan To “Stay Away”

Many fans stated they would no longer support him.
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Recently, former Day6 member eaJ faced backlash over several comments he made in response to homophobia.

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Since he departed from Day6, eaJ has built his own community with his solo efforts, where he is very active in responding to concerns and complaints from fans. On November 25, a netizen made a post showing Christianity-based responses to a queer individual’s complaints, remarking on the homophobia found in the “community,” seeming to reference eaJa’s fandom.

In response to this post, eaJ expressed disappointment in the, stating that “it goes both ways” but that he was an “entity of inclusion” and that no one was more moral. He also said that everyone has a right to their opinion, though they should not be forced on others or be condemned for them.

eaJ also responded to others who spoke on the subject with similar responses, including telling someone who was a fan that they should stay away from the “community” rather than respond to the criticism. A follow-up message also did not respond, instead offered the individual a farewell message.

 

Throughout history, homophobia has often been justified by those who claim it goes against their religion, though many modern scholars have interpreted the biblical passages cited as not referencing same-sex relationships in the way modern society speaks of them.  This claim of “religion freedom” has been criticized by many who believe that certain groups’ human rights are not opinions to be had, especially when it comes to the legal rights gay marriage affords couples.

Many responded to eaJ echoing these sentiments, criticizing his alleged unwillingness to decry the homophobia witnessed by others in the fandom.

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