{"id":1942215,"date":"2023-06-01T18:33:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T22:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-chosen-actors-raise-eyebrows-with-responses-to-lgbt-flag-controversy-this-is-not-going-to-go-well-for-you\/"},"modified":"2023-06-01T18:37:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T22:37:41","slug":"the-chosen-actors-raise-eyebrows-with-responses-to-lgbt-flag-controversy-this-is-not-going-to-go-well-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-chosen-actors-raise-eyebrows-with-responses-to-lgbt-flag-controversy-this-is-not-going-to-go-well-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Chosen&#8217; actors cause stir with comments on LGBT flag dispute: &#8216;You&#8217;re in for trouble&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-chosen-actors-raise-eyebrows-with-responses-to-lgbt-flag-controversy-this-is-not-going-to-go-well-for-you%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1942215&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Controversy Erupts Over LGBT Flag on Set of &#8220;The Chosen&#8221; TV Show<\/h2>\n<p>Things are heating up after cast members of &#8220;The Chosen&#8221; spoke out against the presence of a rainbow flag representing the LGBT movement on the set of a television series about the life of Jesus. The controversy began when a promotional video for Season 4 of the series included an image of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-chosen-actors-raise-eyebrows-with-responses-to-lgbt-flag-controversy-this-is-not-going-to-go-well-for-you\/\" title=\"'Chosen' actors cause stir with comments on LGBT flag dispute: 'You're in for trouble'\">small rainbow flag attached<\/a> to a piece of equipment, apparently being displayed by one of the crew as videographers recorded a scene.<\/p>\n<p>Turning Point USA contributor Jon Root asked about it, and was told through the show\u2019s official Twitter account that the series respects whatever anyone happens to believe. The show\u2019s Twitter response to Root, posted Tuesday, provoked anger and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\">social media<\/a> talk of a possible boycott of the show.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING @thechosentv is unapologetically promoting Pride.<\/p>\n<p>Christians, avoid this show &#038; keep them in your prayers. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iO1Xl2J9pH\">pic.twitter.com\/iO1Xl2J9pH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonnyRoot_\/status\/1663567693340090368?\">May 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the backlash, the show&#8217;s official Twitter account defended the flag&#8217;s presence, stating that they work with anyone who helps them portray or honor the authentic Jesus, regardless of their beliefs or lack thereof.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-does-this-video-show-a-ukrainian-drone-destroying-russian-tanks\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show A Ukrainian Drone Destroying Russian Tanks?\">flag appears<\/a> for about four seconds in the promotional video, which runs almost seven minutes. Check out the video below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"><\/div>\n<p>What do you think about this controversy? Will you continue to watch &#8220;The Chosen&#8221; going forward? Let us know by taking our poll:<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\" class=\"one-half\">\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-question\">Will you watch \u201cThe Chosen\u201d going forward?<\/div>\n<div id=\"pollFormBox\" style=\"display: none\">\n\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"answer\" value=\"yes\">Yes<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"answer\" value=\"no\">No<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">\n\t\tCompleting this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results\" style=\"display: none\">\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-yes\" style=\"width: 14%\">\n\t\t\tYes: 14% (6 Votes)\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-results-no\" style=\"width: 86%\">\n\t\t\tNo: 86% (36 Votes)\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The Chosen actors respond to critics<\/h2>\n<p>Two actors from the hit show, The Chosen, have taken to social media to defend the show against critics who have accused it of being homophobic. Jordan Ross, who plays the apostle known as \u201cLittle James,\u201d wrote on Twitter that he was proud of the love and acceptance displayed on set every day, and that it wouldn&#8217;t change no matter what hateful critics said. Giavani Cairo, who plays the disciple Thaddeus, also weighed in, saying that anyone who goes after one of their family members for something like this is no fan of theirs. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">As one of the actors on The Chosen, I am so proud of the love and acceptance displayed on our set every day. That\u2019s not going to change no matter what some hateful critics say. <\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jordan Ross (@TheJordanRoss) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheJordanRoss\/status\/1663735996976963590?\">May 31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Another one of the actors on The Chosen here. Anyone who is going to go at one of our family members for something like this, is no fan of ours. They can close the door on the way out \u201cLove one another as I have loved you\u201d We stand with our brother <\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Giavani Cairo (@GCairo06) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GCairo06\/status\/1663750736914546691?\">May 31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ross later turned up the heat, saying that his brother, Cairo, wasn&#8217;t the only one who stood by the LGBTQ members of their Chosen family, and that critics should get out of here with their hate, homophobia, and ignorance. However, some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/black-lives-matter-ripped-for-thanksgiving-you-are-on-stolen-land-post\/\" title=\"Black Lives Matter Ripped for Thanksgiving 'You Are On Stolen Land' Post\">social media users fired back<\/a>, saying that they would never spend another dime on the show and that it wouldn&#8217;t go well for the actors or The Chosen.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This is not going to go well for you or The Chosen. :-\/<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Salty Ma (@AJKM66) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AJKM66\/status\/1664120082430033920?\">June 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Wow..<\/p>\n<p>I loved that show, I have bought merch and paid it forward..<\/p>\n<p>Now I feel like I\u2019ve promoted the wrong thing.. I\u2019ll never spend another dime on this show<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 True Patriot (@TruePatriot8472) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TruePatriot8472\/status\/1664048010920361984?\">May 31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>&#8216;The Chosen&#8217; Actors Respond to LGBT Flag Controversy<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I don\u2019t agree with someone being mean to a gay person. But if or anyone else Supports\/Encourages lgbt , that tells me you don\u2019t know the Bible , you don\u2019t understand His teachings, you\u2019re an Apostate and you don\u2019t Love them. If you did you would tell them truth.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ProudKentuckyGirl* (@Jillybean_502) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jillybean_502\/status\/1664053784018911232?\">May 31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">So, this doesn\u2019t seem like, hey, we allow people with different beliefs on our set, even though it is a Christian production. This seems like you\u2019re saying\u2014the shows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hollywood-studios-like-marvel-use-themes-of-revolution-to-radicalize-viewers\/\" title=\"Hollywood Studios Like Marvel Use Themes Of Revolution To Radicalize Viewers\">prime audience<\/a>, which is Bible, believing Christians (many of whom actually contributed money to help get this\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Megan Basham (@megbasham) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/megbasham\/status\/1664118174134960130?\">June 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The controversy surrounding &#8216;The Chosen&#8217; and the LGBT flag has sparked a heated debate. While some argue that the show&#8217;s unwillingness to take a stand against the flag is disappointing, others believe that the show&#8217;s message of love and acceptance should extend to all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2023\/05\/31\/the-chosen-cant-serve-both-god-and-lgbt-pride-activists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Federalist<\/a>, staff writer Jordan Boyd called the show\u2019s response <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/conservatives-seize-moment-streaming-war-release-biblical-series-chosen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disappointing<\/a>. However, the actors of &#8216;The Chosen&#8217; have responded to the controversy, stating that they do not condone any form of discrimination or hate towards the LGBT community.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I don\u2019t agree with someone being mean to a gay person. But if anyone else supports\/encourages LGBT, that tells me you don\u2019t know the Bible, you don\u2019t understand His teachings, you\u2019re an Apostate and you don\u2019t love them. If you did, you would tell them the truth,&#8221; tweeted ProudKentuckyGirl*.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Megan Basham argued that the show&#8217;s prime audience is Bible-believing Christians, many of whom contributed money to help get the show off the ground. She believes that the show&#8217;s response to the controversy is not in line with the beliefs of its audience.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy, &#8216;The Chosen&#8217; continues to bring the Gospel to life through its incredible work. As the show&#8217;s message of love and acceptance spreads, it is important to remember that we should treat all individuals with kindness and respect, regardless of our differences.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Takeaways:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8216;The Chosen&#8217; actors respond to the controversy surrounding the LGBT flag on set.<\/li>\n<li>Some argue that the show&#8217;s response is disappointing, while others believe that the show&#8217;s message of love and acceptance should extend to all individuals.<\/li>\n<li>The controversy highlights the importance of treating all individuals with kindness and respect, regardless of our differences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/chosen-actors-raise-eyebrows-responses-lgbt-flag-controversy-not-going-go\/\">The Western Journal<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cast members of &#8220;The Chosen&#8221; TV show faced backlash for questioning the presence of a rainbow flag, symbolizing the LGBT movement, on the set of a show about Jesus&#8217; life. 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