Katy Perry's parents ask Christians to pray, not judge, their daughter

Singer Katy Perry took a different path from her Christian parents who implored a flock of faithful to pray for their daughter instead of judging her.

The chart-topping singer's parents, Keith and Mary Hudson, spoke as ministers at the Church of Grace in Yorba Linda, California during the services on July 17 and 18.

"I want you to pray for my daughter," Radar Online quoted Keith as saying. "Don't judge her, pray for her."

Both parents admitted their daughter's song "I Kissed a Girl" embarrassed them so much they wanted to escape to Venezuela. They also publicly disapproved of the song's homosexual theme and of their daughter's revealing outfits. Perry also received criticisms from the religious conservative community for her songs "Dark Horse" and "E.T," according to Christian Today.

However, Perry's parents stamped their approval on Katy's inspirational song "Rise" released this Thursday.

"She's going to be singing 'Rise' for the Olympics this year," informed her dad and added, "We're very proud of it and her."

The 31-year-old pop singer, who grew up singing gospel songs in their church, publicly renounced her Christian faith and said she no longer identified with any religion, including Christianity, but maintains she still prays to God.

"I'm not Buddhist, I'm not Hindu, I'm not Christian, but I still feel like I have a deep connection with God," Perry told Marie Claire in an interview.

She added, "I pray all the time — for self-control, for humility."

Perry may have renounced her faith but she still remains close with her religious parents, who appear alongside the singer during showbiz events, such as The Grammys.

"Where do you think Jesus would go?" asked the singer's dad. "If you are a parent who agrees with everything your son or daughter does, stand up, we'll shoot you, get rid of you now because you been walking in a lie."