Posted on 03/26/2016 5:14:02 PM PDT by Olog-hai
A Spanish actor who has played Jesus in a citys Easter parade for 20 years has been kicked out of the role and says it is because he is gay.
Ramon Fossati has been a longtime fixture in the Valencia ceremony, but has been banned from participating until 2019 after wearing a one-shoulder frock and giving fake blessings as the risen Christ last year.
The Junta Mayor Semana Santa Marinera, which oversees organization of the parade, also accused the actor of ostentation and parody while throwing kisses to the crowd.
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They probably really thought he was too old, but presumed this reason would be easier for him to accept. You don’t ‘own’ that role, just because it’s been that way. They should have just said ‘We are considering other actors for the part’.
“Good.”
^ got there before me.
Yep.
So what
Why the heck have they had a gay guy play Jesus for 20 years in the first place. A contradiction in terms. Never would have happened until the 1960’s came along.
I’m guessing he just recently came out, and expects them to do what’s PC. Think again.
He’s been doing it for 20 yesrs? Probably dumped him because he was too old!
It looks like they only removed him when he wore the one-shoulder frock, feminizing the Messiah, which was too much.
Your sexuality has nothing to do with an Easter parade and vice versa.
Don’t ask, don’t tell.
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