Controversial Movie Depicting Jesus as Gay Ordered to be Removed from Netflix by Judge
A Brazilian judge has issued a ruling demanding Netflix to discontinue the screening of a controversial film that depicts Jesus as a gay character.
The decision, made by Rio de Janeiro judge Benedicto Abicair on Wednesday, January 8, mandates Netflix to withdraw the Christmas special, a portrayal that sparked outrage and was branded as blasphemous for its depiction of Jesus as a gay man, leading to a violent attack on the producers of the program.
Judge Benedicto Abicair responded to a petition filed by a Brazilian Catholic organization, arguing that the broadcast of "The First Temptation of Christ" had offended the "dignity of millions of Catholics."
The special was created by the Rio-based film company Porta dos Fundos,...