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Jesus "had six packs!" Conservative pastor rages at "gay, effeminate" Jesus images
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· July 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Martin Sedra of Echo Church argued that Jesus is often portrayed as "gay" and "effeminate" by Americans.
A conservative Christian pastor from Sydney, Australia, recently made comments about the depiction of Jesus. Martin Sedra of Echo Church argued that Jesus is often portrayed as "gay" and "effeminate" by Americans. He claimed that Jesus was actually a strong figure, describing him as "the most ripped guy" with "six packs."
Sedra made these comments on a podcast, where he discussed his views on Christianity. Further details about Sedra's comments are available from the source, including his appearance on the podcast and his criticisms of Western views of Jesus.
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Category: rights Published: July 14, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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