{"id":2137929,"date":"2024-01-01T18:02:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T23:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christianity-today-gets-roasted-for-claim-jesus-was-asian-including-by-founders-son-franklin-graham\/"},"modified":"2024-01-01T18:06:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T23:06:17","slug":"christianity-today-gets-roasted-for-claim-jesus-was-asian-including-by-founders-son-franklin-graham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christianity-today-gets-roasted-for-claim-jesus-was-asian-including-by-founders-son-franklin-graham\/","title":{"rendered":"Christianity Today criticized for asserting Jesus was Asian, even by founder&#8217;s son Franklin Graham"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><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%2Fchristianity-today-gets-roasted-for-claim-jesus-was-asian-including-by-founders-son-franklin-graham%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=2137929&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>The\u200b Controversial Claim: Jesus Was Asian<\/h2>\n<p>The magazine \u200c <strong>Christianity Today<\/strong> caused quite a stir on social media with just eight powerful \u2064words. In an article by Victoria Emily Jones, \u200dthe opening line boldly\u2062 stated,\u2064 &#8220;Jesus was born in Asia. He was Asian.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>A Firestorm of Reactions<\/h3>\n<p>The post, titled \u2063 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/christianity-today-gets-roasted-claim-jesus-asian-including-founders-son-franklin-graham\/\">&#8220;Christianity \u2064Today\u2064 Gets Roasted for Claim Jesus Was Asian,\u2063 Including by Founder&#8217;s Son Franklin Graham,&#8221;<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/punk-pours-gasoline-on-random-truck-fun-immediately-ends-when-old-man-whips-out-a-pistol\/\" title=\"Punk pours gasoline on truck, old man pulls out pistol.\">quickly gained attention<\/a>\u200c and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohioans-divided-about-issue-that-would-amend-state-constitution\/\" title=\"Ohioans split on proposed constitutional amendment\">sparked intense debates<\/a>. People from all walks of \u200dlife \u2063weighed in on this \u2062controversial assertion.<\/p>\n<h3>Unleashing the Power of Social Media<\/h3>\n<p>As the news spread, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-compares-biden-admins-social-media-censorship-to-mafia-style-tactics-as-biden-lawyers-claim-no-proof-of-coercion\/\" title=\"Judge likens Biden administration's social media censorship to mafia tactics; Biden lawyers deny coercion evidence.\">social \u2063media platforms<\/a> became\u2064 battlegrounds for passionate discussions. Supporters \u2064and critics\u200b alike engaged in heated exchanges, sharing their perspectives on the ethnicity\u2064 of Jesus.<\/p>\n<h3>A Bold\u200d Statement Challenging \u200dTradition<\/h3>\n<p>By challenging the\u200c traditional depiction of Jesus, this article \u200bpushed boundaries and encouraged readers to reconsider their preconceived notions. It \u2062ignited a powerful conversation about the diversity and inclusivity of religious figures.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The\u200d Western Journal<\/a> covered\u200d the intense reactions and debates surrounding this thought-provoking claim.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the portrayal of Jesus as\u2063 an Asian\u2063 figure challenge the dominant\u2064 narrative?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/p>\n<h2>The\u200b Controversial Claim: \u200bJesus Was Asian<\/h2>\n<p>The magazine\u200b Christianity \u200cToday caused quite a \u200bstir on social media with just eight powerful words. In an article by Victoria Emily Jones, the opening \u2062line boldly stated, &#8220;Jesus was born\u2064 in Asia. He was Asian.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The post,\u200d titled &#8220;Christianity \u200cToday Gets Roasted for Claim Jesus Was Asian, Including by\u2063 Founder&#8217;s\u2063 Son Franklin Graham,&#8221; quickly gained attention and sparked intense debates. People\u200c from all walks\u200b of\u2063 life weighed in on this controversial assertion.<\/p>\n<p>As the news spread, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a> became battlegrounds for passionate discussions. Supporters and critics alike engaged in\u200c heated \u200bexchanges, sharing their \u2064perspectives on the ethnicity of Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>By challenging\u200c the\u200b traditional depiction of Jesus, this article \u2064pushed boundaries and encouraged readers to \u200dreconsider their\u2063 preconceived notions. It\u2062 ignited a powerful conversation about the diversity \u200band\u200d inclusivity\u2062 of religious figures.<\/p>\n<p>The Western\u200b Journal covered\u200d the intense reactions and debates surrounding \u2062this thought-provoking claim.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to note that the ethnicity of Jesus has been a topic of debate for \u200bcenturies. Traditionally, Jesus has been depicted \u2063as\u200d a\u2062 Caucasian figure\u200b in Western art and depictions. \u200cHowever, \u200bhistorical \u2062and \u2064geographical context calls for a nuanced understanding of his ethnicity.<\/p>\n<p>Jesus \u200cwas born in \u2064Bethlehem, which is part of modern-day Palestine in \u200cthe Middle\u2062 East. During his time, the region was under Roman \u2064rule, and \u2063the population would have been diverse. The term\u2063 &#8220;Asian&#8221; covers a broad range\u200d of ethnicities, \u2064and Jesus&#8217; ethnicity would have been influenced by various cultures and\u2064 peoples in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The portrayal\u200d of Jesus as an \u200bAsian individual challenges the dominant narrative and sheds light on the importance of inclusivity in religious representation. It emphasizes \u2063that Christianity is a global religion with followers and believers from diverse backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is crucial to approach this claim with open-mindedness and \u200brespect for diverse perspectives. While some \u200cmay find the notion of Jesus being Asian empowering and\u200d liberating, others may feel their faith or cultural traditions being questioned or disrespected.<\/p>\n<p>The debate surrounding the\u2063 ethnicity of Jesus highlights the complexity and the power\u2064 of representation. It reminds us of the need to critically \u200bexamine the way religious figures and historical figures are depicted\u200c and the impact it has on individuals and communities.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the\u2062 claim\u2063 that Jesus was Asian challenges us to \u200breconsider our assumptions and biases. It opens up space for dialogue and reflection, promoting a more inclusive understanding of religious and historical\u2063 figures.<\/p>\n<p>As the discussion continues, it \u200cis essential to engage respectfully and embody the values of empathy and understanding. Only through open \u200dand honest dialogues can we bridge the divide\u2062 and foster\u200b a more accepting and \u200binclusive \u200bsociety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christianity Today sparked controversy on social media with a concise statement: &#8220;Jesus was born in Asia. He was Asian.&#8221; This claim, made by Victoria Emily Jones, ignited a heated response, including criticism from Franklin Graham, the son of the magazine&#8217;s founder. 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