Ironically, this show so far makes Jesus and Christianity look cool.

Like I said in another thread, the show more or less makes Jesus into a goofball for yucks. You can dash in some lessons here and there, but that's the core essence of the show, thus is mocking both Jesus and Christianity.

"If the king does not lead, how can he expect his subordinates to follow?" - Code Geass

On initial viewing, I couldn't get into the first episode. But after I saw the second and then re-watched it later, I started to see it for more than the farce it seems like on the surface. I'm actually looking forward to seeing how the full season plays out. Slink Johnson's portrayal of Jesus is growing on me and it's always great to see Charlie Murphy and John Witherspoon. I've rated it a solid 7 and hope by the end I can give it a higher vote.

OP makea a good point. In some ways the show is saying you don't have to thump a Bible or wear a 3 piece suit on Sunday to partake in the principles of Christianity... or in particular, show compassion.

Great example is the scene where Witherspoon is passed out in his underwear in the apt -
Black Jesus intervenes to keep him from catching a beat down, then carried him down that stairs, then said I really love you...that really was a tender, touching, compassionate scene progression, ... if you are willing to open your mind to it. Really makes you reflect on how the homeless are treated and about WWJD (what would Jesus do).

Thats one thing I really like about the show, there are so many different options for the show to go in at any given moment your not sure what to expect from Black Jesus.

Most of the atheists I know act more "Christlike" in word and deed than the bible thumping bigmouths. Truth.

It's like a divine "Fat Albert", with an "It's Always Sunny" age level of humor

I really enjoy the direction this show has decided to take. I love the story arc idea rather than if they went "Jesus in da hood, getting into hijinks" route which would have been easier to do. Also there is a sweet little message of love and compassion throughout the series. I find it funny that people get so upset if Jesus isnt portrayed as super serious and super revered. When Jesus was around he spoke to and conveyed his message tot he misfits and the outcasts, the elders feared him as a rebel and blasphemer.

This show has a very simple message "love and help thy neighbor", which was one of the main teachings of Jesus. Why get so upset that Jesus is goofy in the show? He isnt stupid and he is very optimistic, compassionate, understanding and full of love. So what if he is happy go lucky and smokes a little weed?

I have to agree with the OP, we live in soceity thats listens to comedians more then anyone else, because they lately tell the truth and reveal the true nature of the world more accurately then the supposed leaders that are supposed to play that role.

I don't think it's mocking of Christ at all, I'm not a christian or at least a practicing christan, but I have read the bible and if the depiction of Christ is supposed to be accurate, then I think his reaction would be fine, because the importance has been always about the MESSAGE not the MESSENGER, and I think this show does that, Black Jesus has a good sense of humor and adopts the culture of which he finds himself as is and not trying to change it to fit some kind of mold.

He spreads a message of peace and love and dishes out the lessons as they come. To be honest I think it's great, in a day in age where we have rampant violence, sex, and all sorts of things that people would say that appeal to our baser instincts and brains.

So I look at it this way, If Black Jesus, is a stoner, a bit goofy and a fun loving person but in doing so spreads the message of just being a good person and treating everyone fairly and with respect, then ya know what, it's a GREAT Tv show, better then alot of the mindless crap out there, and even gives you hope, that maybe we as a society aren't done for.

With so much evil and darkness in the world, it's good to know that people are waking up to it and resisting and trying to turn back the tide.

It's great and I hope it gets renewed, I would love to watch it.

Jesus WAS a genuine and relatable guy. I really enjoy this show. People who are mad about the language forget, that it is only words. I want an honest answer on why some words are "bad" and others aren't? I bet no one can explain that to me. If Jesus was born in the hood, he'd talk like this.

Props to Black Jesus for getting me to revisit my Christian roots. It's not all mega churches and snake oil.











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