Softpedia
 

NEWS CATEGORIES:



NEWS ARCHIVE >>
SOFTPEDIA REVIEWS >>
MEET THE EDITORS >>
TRENDING TODAY
Home > News > Oddiverse > Oddiverse Blog

November 28th, 2012, 12:52 GMT · By

BLOG

Obama as Jesus Painting on Display in Boston

SHARE:

Adjust text size:


Michael D'Antuono's “Truth” depicts President Barack Obama as Jesus Christ Enlarge picture - Michael D'Antuono's “Truth” depicts President Barack Obama as Jesus Christ
“Truth” is the name of this unusual painting of President Barack Obama as Jesus Christ. The piece is on display at the Bunker Hill Community College Art Gallery in Boston.

Art is most appreciated when it provides the shock factor, and Obama as Jesus sure does do that. Michael D'Antuono was supposed to unveil his work in New York's Union Square four years ago, however was banned from doing so after a record number of complaints.

His artwork is now included in the “Artists on the Stump – the Road to the White House 2012” exhibit, Daily Mail wrrites.

Obama appears to be crucified in the painting – his arms are stretched to the sides, and he wears a crown of thorns, while he looks down.

I believe his attire, depicted in blue, red and white, is meant to symbolize the fact that he is taking one for the country.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK:

2,487 hits · 32 comments · Link to this article · Print article · Send to friend · Subscribe to news

MUST-READ RELATED ARTICLES:


David Petraeus Rehire: Journalists Support the Ex-CIA Director

Optimistic Supporter Gets Romney Face Tattoo, Gets $15,000 (€11,814)

22-Year-Old Store Attendant Fired over Racist Obama Facebook Slur

Texan Applies to Change His Name to “Secede”

Lindsey Stone Fights Arlington Cemetery Photo Backlash

READER COMMENTS:


Comment #1 by: bman on 28 Nov 2012, 13:35 UTC reply to this comment

This is an obamanation and a travisty, this should be burned, and we should all pray to the Lord for forgiveness for this stupid act of putting this * off on a picture instead of His heavenly fathers son.. despicable. I can not believe this country has sunk this low... It make me sick

Comment #1.1 by: CC on 28 Nov 2012, 14:19 GMT

AMEN!!!!!! I couldn't have said it better myself.

Comment #1.2 by: rvsrsr on 28 Nov 2012, 14:45 GMT

This painting hurts my heart so much.i cry when I saw that to disrepect my lord in such a way

Comment #1.3 by: ML on 28 Nov 2012, 16:42 GMT

As the saying goes..."The only difference between God and Obama is that God doesn't think he is Obama" - enough said!

Comment #1.4 by: dirt mcgurt on 28 Nov 2012, 17:21 GMT

yall mad as hell! lol

Comment #1.5 by: pirategirl on 28 Nov 2012, 17:54 GMT

How sickening! I know this idiot thinks he can walk on water....but to throw it in our faces?! The artist that painted this is Hell bound for sure! When I look at this painting, I do not see a man portryaed as Christ...I see the Anti-Christ!

Comment #1.6 by: sad on 04 Mar 2013, 13:47 GMT

I agree I pray God and Jesus forgives our country for this most disrespectful act towards our creator


Comment #2 by: Kay on 28 Nov 2012, 13:52 UTC reply to this comment

Most disrespectful thing I have EVER!!!! seen on the internet. I am OUTRAGED!!! One thing I know for SURE . Barack Obama is NOT Jesus Christ.


Comment #3 by: turbo on 28 Nov 2012, 14:38 UTC reply to this comment

This is a HUGE AFFRONT to God and the christian community. America was founded on the principle of religious freedom. Look how far we have strayed.


Comment #4 by: rvsrsr on 28 Nov 2012, 14:43 UTC reply to this comment

Burn that evil thing.he's coming you better be ready.this hurts my heart so much.how they can paint something like that.to disrepect my lord jesus christ,after dyeing for all of us.and even forgiving you who painted this awful painting


Comment #5 by: manitou on 28 Nov 2012, 16:05 UTC reply to this comment

Mr. Obama is an Enlightened One. Other enlightened ones can see it. The depiction of Obama as Jesus is accurate, as we are all One, and this overrides the constrictions of time and space too. It's all Here and Now. The president is in awareness of his role and Who He Is - we are all the same; the only difference is that he knows it, most of us do not.


Comment #6 by: KA on 28 Nov 2012, 16:14 UTC reply to this comment

Heavenly Father please forgive them for they know not what they do.


Comment #7 by: bdenny on 28 Nov 2012, 16:15 UTC reply to this comment

blasphemy is what it is. whoever painted this mockery of GOD will face judgement i can assure you.this is a sick country with a lot of sick people running it.i would * on this painting if i could.


Comment #8 by: Haha on 28 Nov 2012, 16:25 UTC reply to this comment

Hahahahahahahahaha - once I stop laughing at the absurdity, I have to wonder what ignorant fool would even think of such a thing.


Comment #9 by: p.j. on 28 Nov 2012, 16:39 UTC reply to this comment

this is horrible. Jesus is our savior and obama cant save anyone from anything.. shame shame. throw this filthy thing away and the artist with it.


Comment #10 by: image on 28 Nov 2012, 16:45 UTC reply to this comment

I do not thnk this painting is appropriate at all. The Bible tells us not to have images, of Jesus....idols....


Comment #11 by: starman on 28 Nov 2012, 16:45 UTC reply to this comment

all bullcrap.


Comment #12 by: stephus ohreallyus on 28 Nov 2012, 16:45 UTC reply to this comment

Gee whiz...as a happy Methodist and dedicated Christian but also as an educated art historian i see this work as quirky and Dadaistic. Nothing to be scared of if one is truly faithful and confident in that belief. not sure the statement/idea of our President-reelect being crucified is accurate since He did win another term instead of being sacrificied like Jesus, who laid down His life for His friends and for us all. Dr. King might be an appropriate parallel. My grandmother always respected the President, whether She happened to vote for Him or not...this is my hope for all Americans now.


Comment #13 by: rube on 28 Nov 2012, 16:50 UTC reply to this comment

This should be taken down immediately and destroyed. Jesus was God incarnate, but Obama is only human.


Comment #14 by: Rev. C on 28 Nov 2012, 16:55 UTC reply to this comment

I actually think this is very perceptive. One, that Obama has tried to straighten out our "American Way of Life" and two; that the "Tea Party" conservatives have stopped all the "positives" he has done or is trying to do. He isn't Jesus but perhaps he is trying to incorporate the spiritual thoughts of Jesus....Very interesting artwork. Carolyn, CT


Comment #15 by: MARY RIELLY on 28 Nov 2012, 16:58 UTC reply to this comment

Probably the worst thing Ive seen EVER. Except for the picture of Chris Stevens being drug to his death, which was horrifying in a whole different way. DISGUSTINGLY DISRESPECTING PUTRIDNESS. SHAME ON EVERYONE WHO HAD A PART IN THIS.


Comment #16 by: Roundman on 28 Nov 2012, 17:17 UTC reply to this comment

This is sick we all know that obama does not care for America or for Americans there is no way he would lay down his life willing for America not when he is trying to do away with our Freedom of Religion!!!!!


Comment #17 by: wow on 28 Nov 2012, 17:20 UTC reply to this comment

Wow a lot of people hating on this painting because it 'offends" their religion? Art is expressionism, no one is making you look at this. Appreciate it for what it is, a very awesome painting. Oh, be sure to check out this new thing called evolution, I'm sure you'll notice the lack of 'God' in there.


Comment #18 by: Dirt Mcgurt on 28 Nov 2012, 17:23 UTC reply to this comment

Get em Obama lol


Comment #19 by: mdw on 28 Nov 2012, 17:28 UTC reply to this comment

no one even President Obama should not be put into the same classification as Jesus, truth be told, if there was ever a time of when we as the world needed Jesus to return it sure is NOW

Obama does try to show love and forgiveness with some people who in my opinion, does not deserve it, but he does, i would like to believe that does come from his heart, he is not doing that just for political points


Comment #20 by: T.O. Life on 28 Nov 2012, 17:50 UTC reply to this comment

There is only one person that I know of(from what I read in the Bible wish is the Word Of God "King James Version") that was ever spoken and written about ,that was ever Hung on the Cross and was Crucifed was Jesus Christ Himself. Some-times in life we all may feel at some point, the pressure and burdens and the care's of our personal struggle and life disappoints that can weigh very heavey upon each and every one of us, as we travel along on this road that is call life. All of us as people need too do, is just keep on living, we shall soon find out it not a bed of rose's out here during the course of our lives. Some days are easy then others, then their are days that you would like to put your head in the * . But, we know as human being we can't do that, so we keep on pushing ahead too see what life itself will offer us. It doesn't matter if you our young and old, rich or poor, we all have a testament of life that we can all share with someone. Singing off as (T.O.Life).


Comment #21 by: KIKI on 28 Nov 2012, 17:59 UTC reply to this comment

I can't stop laughing, hilarious LOL.


Comment #22 by: Dumbo on 28 Nov 2012, 18:56 UTC reply to this comment

Burn that evil thing.he's coming and you better be ready.this hurts my heart so much.how they can paint something like that.to disrepect my LORD JESUS CHRIST, after dyeing for all of us.and even forgiving you who painted this awful painting. The day will come that every knee will bow and every toung will confess JESUS is LORD of LORDS not Obama. I would hate to be the one that painted this alfull picture.


Comment #23 by: donald on 28 Nov 2012, 19:03 UTC reply to this comment

many will come saying iam christ , saying thay wood decive the very elect if it were posibale . we are the elict ,and obam ,satan ,drag ,lusf, dev, what ever name it is can not decive gods people . we re more than conq wit jesus.


Comment #24 by: donald on 28 Nov 2012, 19:10 UTC reply to this comment

many will come in my name saying iam christ, let not your hearts be not trouble.i have over come the world .belive in me said jesus. ven is mine said the lord. iam coming soon ,pray unto the lord thy god .


Comment #25 by: gr on 12 Dec 2012, 19:01 UTC reply to this comment

this should not be on display either, there is only one Christ and all the nuts will find it revolting against the church. i also feel displaying the President being crucified in anyway is Treason.


Comment #26 by: gr on 12 Dec 2012, 19:03 UTC reply to this comment

is this for good or bad, know the artist mind before displaying art!

Copyright © 2001-2013 Softpedia. Contact/Tip us at

WindowsGamesDriversMacLinuxScriptsMobileHandheldNews

SUBMIT PROGRAM   |   ADVERTISE   |   GET HELP   |   SEND US FEEDBACK   |   RSS FEEDS   |   UPDATE YOUR SOFTWARE   |   ROMANIAN FORUM