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Too pretty? Easter poster depicting a handsome, fresh-faced Jesus prompts criticism in Spain (apnews.com)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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A poster in the southern Spanish city of Seville that depicts a young, handsome Jesus wearing only a loincloth has unleashed a storm on social media, with some calling it an affront to the figure of Christ and others posting lewd remarks and memes poking fun at the image.

The poster by internationally recognized Seville artist Salustiano García Cruz shows a fresh-faced Jesus without a crown of thorns, no suffering face and minuscule wounds on the hands and ribcage. It was commissioned and approved by the General Council of Brotherhoods, which organizes the renowned and immensely popular Holy Week processions ahead of Easter in Seville.

As soon as it was unveiled last week criticism of it went viral on social media and a debate erupted over how a resurrected Christ should be depicted. Many called it a disgrace, inappropriate, too pretty, modernist and out of line with Seville’s Easter tradition.

Spain is predominantly Catholic and church traditions such as marriage, baptisms and religious parades are immensely popular both among believers and nonbelievers. A campaign on Change.org to have the poster of Jesus withdrawn was signed by some 14,000 people from around the country.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

I'm an atheist, but I was raised Roman Catholic.

These people that attempt to paint Jesus as some clean cut, light skinned fashion model is some prosperity gospel shit that intentionally glosses over the teachings of Jesus Christ as written in the New Testament.

Jesus had disdain for those that reveled in greed and decadence. He basically told them they wouldn't be welcome in heaven as they were. If Jesus were real, I can't imagine he'd be pleased being portrayed as some stylish, vain douche of means.

If Christians actually practiced the teachings of Jesus Christ of the new testament, I might not have been so quick to run away. That would involve praising selflessness, acceptance of different cultures, and giving till it it hurts, and shunning greed, gluttony, vanity, and self-interest though, so it was always a non-starter.

The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth are just plain wholly incompatible with the modern global economy, which is human civilization's true god.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

The urge for power and refusal to admit fault was the reason why I started to doubt Christianity as a whole, despite growing up Catholic.

I can't understand how it can be so easy for some to preach love, acceptance, and hope while simultaneously using such ideas to push hate or fear.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

eh, Buddy Christ did it better

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Come on, he died at 33 and was propably at least charismatic... Now find a palestinian that looks as this and you are good (that's the tricky part, but not impossible).

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

The artist says he used his son as a model: https://elcorreoweb.es/maspasion/un-cristo-joven-y-resucitado-anuncia-la-semana-santa-de-sevilla-de-2024-BF9117056

It may be hard to understand but the Holy Week in southern Spain is not really about religion (as in faith). It's kind of like football: people are fucking crazy about it, it has it's lore and it's huuuge but honestly, you're not going to see a single priest during the whole event and no one goes to church or prays. It's like a religion themed festival. Sexy Jesus fits perfectly. People can relax about it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I wonder if this Jesus would let me nibble his toes, gobble his penis and gargle his balls?

[–] [email protected] 18 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Reminded me of this passage:

"You've never seen a crucifix with a Jesus who wasn't almost naked. You've never seen a fat Jesus. Or a Jesus with body hair. Every crucifix you've ever seen, the Jesus could be shirtless and modeling designer jeans or men's cologne...

Nobody wants to worship you if you have the same problems, the same bad breath and messy hair and hangnails, as a regular person. You have to be everything regular people aren’t. Where they fail, you have to go all the way. Be what people are too afraid to be. Become whom they admire. People shopping for a messiah want quality. Nobody is going to follow a loser. When it comes to choosing a savior, they won't settle for just a human being."

-Survivor by Palahniuk

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

One of his best books. Gotta love his innovative writing style. Each book has a unique format.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

This doesn't seem to apply to republicans 🙃

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

He's got those swimmers lats.

Rock me Sexy Jesus.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 9 months ago

They just wanted something that people would look at and think:

Oh. My. GOD.

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