Gay pride flag on the chosen

It now has a whole bunch of colors on it that mean things like transgenderism, Neo-Marxism, etc. Anna joined Newsweek in from Current Publishing, a local weekly central Indiana newspaper where she worked as a managing editor. Actors from The Chosen have united in defense of a Pride flag on set after conservative Christians boycotted the religious television show.

Anyone who is going to go at one of our family members for something like this, is no fan of ours. Root specifically targeted one of the show's film staff for wearing a Pride shirt on set while also claiming he wished " no ill will" to the staff member. The boycotts have grown to include Target , Kohl's, The North Face and PetSmart, with conservatives encouraging their acquaintances to continue boycotting the companies as many have seen a decrease in sales and stock prices.

We ask that audiences let the show speak for itself and focus on the message, not the messenger, because we'll always let you down," the show tweeted at Root in response. Another one of the actors on The Chosen here. What should we make of his very candid and personal response?.

Read original. Calls to boycott the show began spreading on social media after self-proclaimed Christian Jon Root spotted the flag display in a set photo and called out the series on Twitter. The Chosen TV Twitter account also responded to Root's condemnation of the Pride flag on set, informing Root that the show's purpose was to show viewers the "authentic Jesus.

The show, available on Netflix and other streaming platforms, is creating its fourth season and has a rating of 9. Not very Jesus-like of you, Jonny. Copy Link. Anna Skinner is a Newsweek senior reporter based in Indianapolis. You can get in touch with Anna by emailing a.

Her focus is reporting on the climate, environment and weather but she also reports on other topics for the National News Team. Newsweek AI is in beta. She has covered climate change and natural disasters extensively. Root also mentioned in several tweets that his more than 15, followers should pray for staff involved with the show.

Languages: English. Ross specifically called out Root for the verbal attacks against members of the cast. The Chosen has become the latest target of boycott calls from a faction of conservatives after an LGBTQ+ Pride flag was spotted on the Christian historical drama's set.

Top stories. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. After an openly gay cameraman’s Pride flag was visible on set, some people criticized “The Chosen” for “going woke” and even called for a viewer boycott.

The rainbow flag isn't simply a "gay inclusion" flag, or even a "gay rights" flag. The Chosen was the first multiseason series to portray the life and ministry of Jesus. Her focus is reporting on the climate, environment and weather The show's official stance on anything is to be found in the content of the show.

Companies have responded in myriad ways. Writers Page. Anyone who is going to go at one of our family members for something like this, is no fan of ours," Cairo tweeted in response to a Twitter account advocating for the boycott. Dallas Jenkins, producer of “The Chosen,” has responded directly to the question of why a crew member of the hit series about Jesus was allowed to display an LGBT pride flag on set, in particular during “pride” Month.

Read more. By Anna Skinner is a Newsweek senior reporter based in Indianapolis. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Speed: 0.