US EditionColombian President Angers Churches with Jesus Sex Comments
President Gustavo Petro's comments about Jesus' sexuality sparked backlash from Christian groups who called for respect of religious beliefs in Colombia.
- On Friday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro angered Christians by suggesting Jesus had been sexually active, insisting he `made love`, `perhaps with Mary Magdalene`, shocking many believers.
- Petro, a left-wing and non-practicing Catholic, has drawn attention with theological remarks amid Colombia's secular constitution where most identify as Catholic.
- The country's major Catholic group urged `respect, non-interference, and the protection of people in their beliefs`, the Episcopal Conference warned against public `theological` statements, and the Evangelical Confederation of Colombia accused Petro of distorting truth and showing `lack of respect`.
- The controversy has ignited national debate in Colombia, angering clergy and leaving many Christians puzzled, while opposition presidential candidate Vicky Davila called the remarks a `provocation` on Friday.
- Petro's theological remarks are unusual for a head of state, and strong reactions from Colombian Christians suggest these comments risk inflaming religious tensions and becoming a sustained political issue.
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Colombian bishops demand respect for Christ after President Petro’s ‘blasphemous’ comments
Following blasphemous comments about Jesus Christ, Colombia’s Catholic bishops demanded President Gustavo Petro show respect for Christ and for the religious beliefs of all Colombians. The Colombian bishops demanded respect for the person of Christ, [...]
With a provocative statement about the love life of Jesus, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has drawn sharp criticism. Church representatives speak of disrespect and suggest politicians to basically refrain from "theological" statements.
A man like Jesus certainly «made love», perhaps with Mary Magdalene: Gustavo Petro, with this speculation, has upset the Christians of Colombia.
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Jesus 'made love': Colombian president irks Christians with steamy claim
A claim by Colombia's left-wing president that Jesus "made love" to disciple Mary Magdalene has shocked the country's many Christians, with the faithful urging him to show respect Friday.
The Colombian president said a lot of machistic things and made references to Mary Magdalene, while inaugurating a hospital
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