Over one million individuals have contributed their signatures in support of a petition to pull down a new Netflix Christmas comedy that presents Jesus as gay, ABC News can report.
The new Netflix Christmas comedy titled “The First Temptation Of Christ”, which shows Jesus Christ in a gay relationship and Mary as a weed-smoker, has angered millions all over the world, with many expressing their anger on social media.
A section of the Christian community in India has said the show should be axed immediately from Netflix domains all over the globe, and demanded unconditional apology from the streaming giant.
“The film, besides being blasphemous, vulgar and disrespectful, should be pulled off forthwith without any further delay, as it is seriously and highly offensive to the Christian community worldwide. Netflix should follow the example set by Walmart by making a public apology to the Christian community world over by withdrawing the Christmas sweater which had an offensive message,”
“Belittling and negating the deity and stature of a person who turned the world right side up with his exemplary character and impeccable integrity should not be entertained under any circumstances,” Mathai added.
“The First Temptation Of Christ” has also been created by Brazil-based YouTube comedy group Porta dos Fundos (which translates to ‘Back Door’). The New York Daily News reports that the 46-minute Christmas Special depicts a weed-smoking Mary, and shows how Jesus comes home to attend his birthday party with a male friend. At the party, the friend belts out songs for Jesus that has lyrics as, “In the heat of the desert I saw the size of his huge … power”.
Below are some reactions to the new comedy
Well #Netflix I’m cancelling. The gay Jesus film is the last straw. So you get no more of my money, my families money (3 accounts) and I’m bringing this to my church (1,000 + members). #BoycottNetflix
— Brad Deason (@braddeason) December 13, 2019
Over 1.1 million people have signed the petition globally so far.
Well #Netflix I’m cancelling. The gay Jesus film is the last straw. So you get no more of my money, my families money (3 accounts) and I’m bringing this to my church (1,000 + members). #BoycottNetflix
— Brad Deason (@braddeason) December 13, 2019
A gay Jesus was the last straw, I’m done with @Netflix. Cancel your membership today. pic.twitter.com/vUwDvjNotq
— The Last American (@RFGSQ2) December 12, 2019
Good afternoon to everybody except Netflix for making a Christmas movie about a gay Jesus (yes, seriously)
— Ashley StClair 🇺🇸 (@stclairashley) December 12, 2019