Two Nigerian pastors are up in
arms against Netflix, a global movie streaming service, over a comedy
production on Jesus, titled ‘The First Temptation of Christ’.
The movie which debuted 3
December in Brazil, where it was produced portrays Jesus as gay and his mother
Mary as a weed smoker. About 1.5 million people in Brazil have already signed a
petition asking Netflix to axe the 46 minute movie.
One of the Nigerian pastors,
Apostle Johnson Suleman who opposed the film has threatened to mobilise
christians worldwide to boycott Netflix.
In several tweets on Sunday,
Suleman wrote: “Delete Netflix app on your system..unfollow them if you are a
true Christian..The movie ‘gay jesus’ is an insult to christianity and abuse to
our sensibilities..we stand to condemn it and all it stands for…Mad people…
“We have 2.5billion Christians on
earth, if Netflix goes ahead with this rubbish, we should boycott them.. that
movie is evil, its not right and it will not stand.
“The glory of present day cinema
is Netflix..but since they have decided to blaspheme, its crash is
inevitable..you want to do a film ‘gay jesus’?…it’s the beginning of your
end..we are not cowards cause we are tolerant”, he said.
Reno Omokri, former presidential
aide, who also runs a ministry also kicked against the movie.
In a post shared on his Instagram
“””page, Reno appealed to Netflix not to take the tolerance of Christians for
granted.
“The other day, a misguided woman
used Scripture as an ashtray. Now, @Netflix announces a film about a gay Jesus.
Would they do that to the Quran? Do NOT take advantage of Christian’s
tolerance. We choose non-violence. Not that we can’t be violent! If Netflix
goes ahead to release their comedy on the gay Jesus, I urge all
#RenosNuggeteers around the world to delete their Netflix app and cancel their
subscription. If you fail to do this, you can’t claim to love Christ, His
Father, or me, their servant. Please retweet!”
The controversial movie is a
Netflix Christmas special that depicts Jesus as a gay man.
No sooner the movie was released
in Brazil than it sparked controversy.
The satirical flick is by a
Brazil-based YouTube comedy group and shows Jesus as a closeted homosexual on
Christmas, reports Mail Online.
The film sees Jesus and a friend
named Orlando arriving at Mary and Joseph’s house who are throwing a birthday
party for their son.
Jesus tries to downplay his
relationship with Orlando, who hints the pair are more than just friends.
‘Jesus, who’s hitting the big
3-0, brings a surprise guest to meet the family. A Christmas special so wrong,
it must be from comedians Porta dos Fundos,’ reads the description on Netflix.
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