Not so marvellous? Some Christians say new Deadpool movie is blasphemous
The controversy primarily revolves around Deadpool's repeated self-reference as "Marvel Jesus" in the film. This term alludes to Deadpool's regenerative abilities and serves as a meta-commentary on his role in revitalising the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
For some viewers, this portrayal is deeply offensive. A viral TikTok video features a Christian couple explaining their decision to leave the cinema just 25 minutes in. "They use Jesus' name in a disgusting way," the video's narrator says. "If you're a Christian, avoid this movie."
Another viral video shows two Christian women expressing their disapproval, saying, "It feels like the devil made the movie."
The film's depiction of Wolverine crucified on a large X has also stirred debate. While this scene nods to a 1989 cover from 'The Uncanny X-Men' series, many viewers feel it trivialises Christ's crucifixion.
The term "marvel" in biblical contexts often reflects awe at witnessing divine acts. For example, in some translations of Luke 24:12, it reads, "Peter marvelled at the empty tomb of Jesus." This term conveys a profound sense of wonder and is used to describe Jesus' own miraculous deeds. This biblical usage contrasts sharply with its portrayal in the film, adding depth to the controversy.
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The controversy primarily revolves around Deadpool's repeated self-reference as "Marvel Jesus" in the film. This term alludes to Deadpool's regenerative abilities and serves as a meta-commentary on his role in revitalising the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
For some viewers, this portrayal is deeply offensive. A viral TikTok video features a Christian couple explaining their decision to leave the cinema just 25 minutes in. "They use Jesus' name in a disgusting way," the video's narrator says. "If you're a Christian, avoid this movie."
Another viral video shows two Christian women expressing their disapproval, saying, "It feels like the devil made the movie."
The film's depiction of Wolverine crucified on a large X has also stirred debate. While this scene nods to a 1989 cover from 'The Uncanny X-Men' series, many viewers feel it trivialises Christ's crucifixion.
The term "marvel" in biblical contexts often reflects awe at witnessing divine acts. For example, in some translations of Luke 24:12, it reads, "Peter marvelled at the empty tomb of Jesus." This term conveys a profound sense of wonder and is used to describe Jesus' own miraculous deeds. This biblical usage contrasts sharply with its portrayal in the film, adding depth to the controversy.
https://www.christiantoday.com/article/n...142034.htm
teachings of the Bible are so muddled and self-contradictory that it was possible for Christians to happily burn heretics alive for five long centuries. It was even possible for the most venerated patriarchs of the Church, like St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, to conclude that heretics should be tortured (Augustine) or killed outright (Aquinas). Martin Luther and John Calvin advocated the wholesale murder of heretics, apostates, Jews, and witches. - Sam Harris, "Letter To A Christian Nation"