Alette and Heinz Winckler sorry over weight comments: ‘Intention was never to judge’
· The South African
Alette and Heinz Winckler have issued a public apology over their controversial comments about overweight people.
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The pop singer-turned preacher and his wife have come under fire after being accused of “fat-shaming” Christians.
Heinz was the winner of season one of Idols South Africa and is now an ordained pastor at the LoveKey Church in Somerset West, Cape Town.
He has previously made headlines over his “fascist”, “racist”, and “transphobic” views.
ALETTE AND HEINZ WINCKLER SORRY OVER ‘FAT-SHAMING’ COMMENTS
In a social media post, Heinz Winckler and his wife issued a public apology over comments about overweight Christians. This stemmed from their conversation with Lechi Kamffer, who co-founded the weight-loss programme The Exodus Experience alongside Alette.
The couple shared: “We are truly sorry. We acknowledge that our words, specifically around sensitive topics such as health and weight, were not expressed with the care, compassion, and responsibility they deserved.
“While our intention was never to judge, shame, or hurt anyone, we recognise that the way it was communicated came across as judgemental, generalised and, for many, deeply painful. For that, we take full responsibility”.
The couple added that they were “listening and learning and committed to doing better”.
WHAT DID THEY SAY?
Alette and Heinz Winckler’s comments stem from their recent appearance on his podcast, In Heinzsight.
During the discussion, the couple chatted with Lechi Kamffer, who spoke extensively about the weight-loss programme, The Exodus Experience.
Lechi referred to Biblical scripture to support the spiritual principles of the programme, but expressed concern that Christian leaders did not place enough emphasis on physical wellbeing.
Alette – who has recently flaunted her own weight loss – responded: “I have been so aware since I’ve been on this journey, that there are so many church leaders who are overweight. It’s the one sin that exposes you; gluttony is a sin, according to the Bible. You can hide alcoholism and smoking, but gluttony shows on the body.
She continued: “They are on the pulpit preaching about all the other sins, but it’s evident that you are struggling with something yourself”
Heinz and Alette Winckler have come under fire over their ‘fat-shaming’ comments.Images via Facebook
Heinz referred to two prominent preachers who had come to this “revelation” after suffering from obesity.
He said: “It’s encouraging and it’s something that should be a wake-up call”.
He added, “The phrase you are what you eat is true”.