Cynthia Erivo, a queer multi-hyphenate, is set to star as Jesus Christ in the upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl from August 1-3, 2025. Announcing the role excitedly on social media, Erivo faced significant backlash from religious critics furious at the casting of a Black woman in such a iconic role. Comments flooded in deeming the decision blasphemous, while political figures chimed in, labeling it an attack on Christianity and expressing their discontent at the perceived mockery of religious traditions.
These relentless attacks on our beliefs will not stop unless we stop them. Christianity is under siege, and we cannot negotiate with evil - we must eradicate this.
Hollywood is making fun of us now. A Black, female Jesus? That's too much and it's ugly.
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