A drag performer’s viral video showing “Jesus Christ” leading an upbeat rendition of “Ama Namin” (“The Lord’s Prayer) while surrounded by a cheering party crowd has drawn the ire of netizens. Know more:
A DRAG performer’s viral video showing “Jesus Christ” leading an upbeat rendition of “Ama Namin” while surrounded by a cheering party crowd has drawn the ire of netizens including lawmakers, and Catholic church leaders, sparking fresh debate over the fine balance between freedom of expression and other constitutional tenets.
CBCP has released statements calling the performance “disrespectful” and “sacrilegious,” alongside several politicians such as Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senators Risa Hontiveros, JV Ejercito, Bataan Representative Geraldine Roman, among others.In Vega’s Twitter space, the drag performer said, “Was it offensive because I am a queer individual? Or was it of other factors? It was in no way trying to demean naman.
“People are free to make interpretations of it. The way I see it, our reactions and perceptions reveal our values which we need to reflect on,” said Vega, one of the contestants of “Drag Den” Season One. For his part, Senate President Zubiri said in a statement: “In my opinion, this is the height of the misuse and abuse of our freedom of expression that borders on criminal activity. It offends the sensibilities of our Christian brothers and sisters, deeply demeans the faith of millions of Filipinos, and dangerously scales the boundaries of protected speech and expression.”
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