Posted on 03/20/2013 8:10:57 AM PDT by IbJensen
You read the headline correctly. The History Channel's "The Bible" mini-series has come under scrutiny for its portrayal of Satan. The character has an incredible resemblance to Barack Obama. Coincidence or conspiracy? You decide.
Those of you who watched Sunday evening's installment of "The Bible" were probably startled when Satan appeared... looking eerily similar to Barack Obama. Of course, the Internet erupted with those taking notice. As noted in Time Magazine, "the cry got so loud that History, as well as co-producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, issued denials in a press release Monday."
BuzzFeed Politics posted the press statements on their web site:
Mark Burnett & Roma Downey: "This is utter nonsense. The actor who played Satan, Mehdi Ouzaani, is a highly acclaimed Moroccan actor. He has previously played parts in several Biblical epics– including Satanic characters long before Barack Obama was elected as our President."
Here's an additional comment from Roma Downey:
"Both Mark and I have nothing but respect and love our President, who is a fellow Christian. False statements such as these are just designed as a foolish distraction to try and discredit the beauty of the story of The Bible."
The History Channel also issued a statement:
"HISTORY channel has the highest respect for President Obama. The series was produced with an international and diverse cast of respected actors. It's unfortunate that anyone made this false connection. HISTORY's 'The Bible' is meant to enlighten people on its rich stories and deep history."
So... what's going on here? The fact that this is generating news is quite interesting, and the fact that the principles of the show felt obligated to make press statements speaks volumes to the sensitivity these people have to confirm that nothing is going on.
As pointed out by Complex Pop Culture, Mark Burnett "actually donated $2,300 to the Obama campaign during the 2008 election, and then to the Democratic National Committee after Obama took office." So, this is clearly just a funky coincidence, right? Right??
Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni is the Moroccan actor who plays Barack Obama... errr... Satan. Is there a resemblance? There's definitely much more of one once the make-up and hood are applied. He looks like a cross between Barack Obama and Emperor Palpatine (aka... Darth Sidious).
I don't know if there is a hidden meaning here, but it's clear that if producers and television channels feel the need to issue statements of clarification, then they probably should have thought twice before making their Satan character look like Barack Obama.
I'm so happy they love Barry. How do they know he's a 'fellow' Christian; more like a fellow traveler!
Does the Devil look like Barack Obama, or does Barack Obama look like this devil? There are no accidents, everything happens for a reason, and indeed, God is in control.
And the difference is...............................
Looks like Kareem too
Devil should be outraged!
Had they been trying to mimic the Obamadork, the face would have been a smoking t*rd with beady little eyes.
“Is that Satan or Barack Obama?”
.................................yes
Bronco is a little stinker isn’t he?
Once this phony American gets evicted from the White Hut it would be cheaper to burn the place down rather than foot the cost of fumigation.
Hahaha...they told a whopper.
They know full-well Obama isn't a Christian. This is just a poke in the eye for those humanist secularists who are always saying Obama is a Christian and not a Muslim.
LOL They all look alike to me.
I don’t see an incredible resemblance.
A vague resembance at most.
One is a slimy evil piece of crap.
The other is a Morrocan actor.
President Obama is destroying this nation will cool deliberation and many of the pin heads that voted for this catastrophe can’t extract their heads out of their ass admit it. What a stupid fools. And yes, the History channels satan does look like that phony American.
I thought he looked like Leonard Nimoy in Spock makeup.
If the Devil had a son...
Wow...
Has ‘bammers stated that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to earth in the flesh and died for the sins of humanity such that whoever (exclusive) believes in Him will have everlasting life, and those that do not will not?
"No big deal. This is how I look when I lose at golf."
The Burnett’s denials are ridiculous-—the couple are co-producers.
Nothing happens on the set or on the screen unless they greenlighted it.
:: has come under scrutiny for its portrayal of Satan ::
The hue, cry and scrutiny is fomented by a bunch of doughy, white men who, apparently, think all black people look alike!
The differences are clear
One is a jug-eared, weak chinned, dope smoking, no talent, whining little Nancy Boy.
The other is just an TV actor made up to look tough and scary.
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