My comment: The artist wants us to look inside ourselves and explore gay marriage and such. This is how we are viewed. If we speak out against homosexual behavior, gun control or any other propaganda or tyranny that the government touts, this is how we are attacked. They have taken the image of our precious Savior and attack it. This is Blaspheme plain and simple. Are we rioting, and killing people? No, we’re praying for God to open the eyes of this artist and others. Jesus said of his persecutors: ‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do.’ But in this case I believe they know exactly what they’re doing. Remember obama commissioned the Institute of the Arts in 2008 to do a campaign for him and his views and policies, evidently they are still taking him serious. God help us. We are a godless nation! As I prepared the painting image for this post, (the featured image), I cried, I really did, and a pain hit my heart. It was titled Jesus. And I cried, it really does hurt to see our Lord and Savior portrayed in this manner. Maranatha!
The artist said that he hopes the painting helps conservative Christians look within themselves to more objectively explore issues such as gay marriage, immigration and the economy.
Artist Michael D’Antuono is certainly no stranger to controversy. His latest painting, “The Conservative Christ,” will likely frustrate conservative Christians, particularly because of how it depicts their views on issues like guns and poverty. TheBlaze spoke with D’Antuono today about his newest work to learn more about its meaning and what motivated him to create it.
In the painting, Jesus Christ is seen holding an AK-47 high in the air, as he simultaneously hugs a pot of gold, snuggling it close to his body. The Christian savior appears to be grimacing at a beggar who is on his knees, clearly in need of assistance (the man is raising his hand to Jesus and is wearing a rainbow wrist band).
This, in the artist’s view, is the conservative version of Christ: Uncaring, holding onto wealth and raising a firearm to the skies.
In essence, the purpose of the painting is, as described in a press release, to suggest “that the conservative positions the Religious Right supports are contrary to Christ’s teachings.”
In a phone interview, D’Antuono said that, despite being controversial, he’s not trying to offend. The artist also said that his painting is intended to “provoke thought.” As for why he decided to tackle the Religious Right’s policy stances, he was candid.
“In my understanding Jesus was all about compassion and forgiveness and helping the poor and curing the sick,” D’Antuono said. “The teachings of Christ — they seem to go against the Republican line when it comes to immigration or gay marriage and entitlements. All of that stuff.”
The artist said that he hopes the painting helps conservative Christians look within themselves to more objectively explore issues such as gay marriage, immigration and the economy.
“How would Jesus vote on these different issues? Would Jesus want to help the poor more? Why cut benefits for the people who need it?,” he asked.
While some will certainly be turned off by D’Antuono’s take on Jesus’ teachings and the Religious Right, but the artist is open to critique and differing ideals. He invites people to visit his websiteand comment about the painting.
“I don’t claim to have all the answers. My paintings often ask more questions than they answer,” he told TheBlaze. “I might learn from you.”
Do you find the painting offensive?
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Jesus didn’t teach to be stuck on welfare and handouts,he said if a man doesn’t want to work,he shouldn’t eat. Jesus believed in arming his disciples,Peter had a sword when he was with Jesus. Jesus said homosexuality is a sin and abomination. So what type of new age Jesus approves all the ungodly things??
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Amen Ann! And thank you for pointing those things out. You are correct. It say’s if you don’t work, you don’t eat. 2Thessalonians 3:10 ”For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: If a man will not work, he shall not eat.’ And in Luke 22:36 ”But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.’ Thanks again Ann.
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