Cher on Joel Osteen and her bond with gays: “How could you think I would ever hurt you?”

You gotta figure Cher wishes she never mentioned the name of Joel Osteen on Twitter.

She explained last night that she had never heard the megachurch pastor say anything about gay people – unaware that he has called homosexuality ‘not God’s best work.’

“Believe me or dont! saw osteen on a talk show ! He said u didnt have to b christian 2 go2 heaven! I was amazed! Then saw his show a few times ! He never said anything about gays, just talked positive about every1!”

Cher then added: “Does ANY FKN PERSON IN THE FKN WORLD BELIEVE 4 ONE SECOND THAT I WOULD BETRAY MY FRIENDS! If so you’ve never known me! Gay Press How could u Think I WOULD EVER HURT U? SO Painful.”

“Im going 2 say this & then no more! My Bond w/My Gay Friends/Fans has always run Deep!I believe it comes from our feelings of being misunderstood,being outsiders & wanting 2 bring some Sparkle in2 this world!with us it was a recognition! We never Judged one another….Between us there was complete acceptance, understanding & Joy ! That will Never Change 4 me!”