'Gay Jesus' Netflix Special Creators Attacked With Molotov Cocktails
The creators of a recent Netflix special in which Jesus is depicted as gay were targeted with molotov cocktails on Christmas Eve. Earlier this month the Brazilian comedy troupe Porta dos Fundos debuted ‘The First Temptation of Christ’ on the streaming service. In the short, 46-minute film, Jesus returns home from his 40-day sabbatical in the desert with Orlando, who is heavily implied to be his boyfriend. Comedy ensues when he introduces Orlando to his parents, Mary and Joseph.
Although the special never specifically states whether the character of Jesus is gay, the satirical depiction was met with vociferous outrage from religious conservatives, who petitioned Netflix to remove the special. Following the backlash, the offices of Porta dos Fundos in Rio de Janeiro were hit with two Molotov cocktails on December 24. Sometimes referred to as “petrol bombs,” vandals fill a bottle with gasoline, light a cloth fed through the glass opening, and then toss it at an intended target before it explodes.
Although the building was immediately set ablaze, two security guards were able to put out the fire before any serious damage was done. No one was harmed, but in a press release, Porta dos Fundos claims “several innocent lives” were endangered.
Porta dos Fundos pledges it will remain committed to “good humor” and “move on stronger, more united, inspired, and confident that Brazil will survive this storm of hatred, and love will prevail along with freedom of speech.”
https://www.out.com/television/2019/12/26/gay-jesus-netflix-special-creators-attacked-molotov-cocktails
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