June 23, 2025
Casting LGBTQ+ woman as Jesus only shows ‘they don’t know Jesus,’ says Dr. Alex McFarland
This representation of Jesus pushes a ‘radical sexual agenda on the Christian faithful’
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cynthia Erivo, one of the stars of the recent film adaptation of the musical “Wicked,” is set to play the role of Jesus in the upcoming production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the famed Hollywood Bowl this summer. Despite the self-proclaimed Roman Catholic late-night host Stephen Colbert’s comment that the casting of Erivo — an openly bisexual woman who prefers “they/them” pronouns — is “long overdue,” the majority of the Christian community is outraged at the casting.
“Has Hollywood finally lost its mind?” declared youth, culture and religion expert Dr. Alex McFarland. “Casting an LGBTQ+ woman to portray Jesus Christ through any media only shows they don’t know Jesus; how could they get Jesus right? The audience should save its money and its time for something else. The producers are pushing this highly offensive representation to appease their cult following and push their radical sexual agenda on the Christian faithful. We must stand for the true, historic, glorious story of our resurrected Lord and Savior.”
Alex McFarland Ministries, in partnership with Reasons For Hope, is proud to offer Equip Retreat Camps for families looking for unapologetic Christian camps to educate and inspire today’s young people. The camps are for middle and high school students who want to immerse themselves in learning about apologetics and biblical worldview from Dr. Alex McFarland and other keynote speakers. Young people will gain the knowledge and understanding to own, share and defend their faith in the Lord, given their newfound confidence to spread the Gospel.
Alex McFarland currently co-hosts Exploring the Word on the American Family Radio Network, airing daily on nearly 200 radio stations across the U.S. He is also the host of the “Alex McFarland Show,” which airs weekly on NRB TV and YouTube. The “Alex McFarland Show” podcast is available here.
McFarland and theologian Bert Harper, veteran cohosts of the nationally syndicated broadcast Exploring the Word, are proud to announce the launch of their latest book, “100 Bible Questions and Answers for Families.” A follow-up to their previous work, “100 Bible Questions and Answers,” this powerful new book promises to guide Christians through some of the most common challenges and queries people have about God, the Bible and Christian living.
Alex McFarland has authored or co-authored more than 20 books, including the newly released “100 Bible Questions & Answers for Families,” “10 Issues that Divide Christians,” “The God You Thought You Knew,” “10 Answers for Skeptics,” “10 Answers for Atheists,” “The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask About Christianity,” published by Focus on the Family, and more.
McFarland is a frequent guest on Fox News and has been interviewed by other media outlets including Fox and Friends, Focus On The Family radio, NPR’s All Things Considered, The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC, CBN, La Vie (France), and various news outlets including CBS, FOX, NBC, CSPAN, SRN, and the Associated Press (AP) wire service. He is a contributing writer in print and electronic media, including LA Times, Boston Herald, OK- Celebrity News Magazine, Christianity Today, Charisma, On Mission, Billy Graham’s Decision Magazine and more.
Learn more about Alex McFarland Ministries at its website, Facebook and Instagram pages, or X feed.
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