Was Jesus a Child of Rape?

Emily Farris — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:01:00 GMT

A Dutch filmmaker thinks Jesus was a child of rape, and wants to make a movie about it.

"Basic Instinct" director Paul Verhoeven will publish a revisionist biography of Jesus in September, following more than 20 years of research.

The Dutch filmmaker, who has had a lifelong ambition to make a film about Jesus based on scientific research, claims that Jesus' father was probably a Roman soldier who raped Mary during the Jewish uprising in Galilee. He also claims that Christ was not betrayed by Judas Iscariot.

First of all, we will totally pay $10 to see that movie.

Second, if it wasn't a soldier who raped Mary, even if the story happened like the Bible says, didn't God sort-of rape Mary in a way? It's not like she exactly consented. "Yes, God, you can totally bust your load in me and then not pay any child support."

Third, new t-shirt idea: "God is a Rapist." No? Too much? You think? Because if you'll buy it we'll go get the silk screening supplies. Right. Now.

[Reuters: Dutch filmmaker claims Jesus a child of rape]

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Was Jesus a Child of Rape?