In November 2022, a sermon at the University of Cambridge sparked fierce backlash after claims that it suggested 'Jesus was trans' due to a discussion on artistic interpretations. This came from Trinity College, where a researcher analyzed various depictions of Jesus, particularly focusing on symbolic interpretations like the yonic representation of the spear wound. Major media outlets exaggerated the controversy, misrepresenting the discussion, while many missed the deeper theological implications of Jesus challenging societal norms through art, as noted by defenders of the sermon.
The media frenzy around a sermon claiming 'Jesus was trans' oversimplified a legitimate academic discussion on artistic interpretations of Jesus' identity and societal norms.
Trinity College dean Doctor Michael Banner emphasized that the outrage surrounding the sermon ignored the theological context of Jesus challenging societal norms through artistic depictions.
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