A musical artist and famous Twitter user Juan Miguel Severo amid the Holy Week posted a tweet about Jesus Christ, claiming that the religious leader was also victimized by fake news during his time.
In a tweet, Severo said that Jesus challenged the powerful people during his time in result, he was framed, detained and crucified without due process.
“He challenged existing ideas. He was a victim of fake news.” Severo said.
Severo also said that the people haven’t paid attention if Holy Week “has nothing to do with politics”.
Jesus threatened the status quo. He challenged existing ideas. He was a victim of fake news. He was framed, arrested, and tortured by the government. He was given the death penalty without due process.
This day has nothing to do with politics? You haven’t been paying attention.
— Juan Miguel Severo (@TheRainBro) April 19, 2019
While he didn’t directly mention the President, several pro-Duterte swarmed his Twitter account to defend the current administration.
Oh wow. I didn’t even mention anything about the president but you guys are so pressed. ? Isang mapayapang Semana Santa sa lahat ng nang-aaway sa akin sa thread. ? “Patawarin Mo sila, Panginoon. Hindi nila alam ang kanilang ginagawa.” Paalam! ? pic.twitter.com/26fYB72cQk
— Juan Miguel Severo (@TheRainBro) April 19, 2019
When Severo read one of the netizens commented to his post, saying that Duterte is like Jesus who raised up “against the liberal status quo,” he replied “Kilabutan ka.”
DUTERTE IS MORE LIKE JESUS???
Kilabutan ka. https://t.co/mZjUPo06jo
— Juan Miguel Severo (@TheRainBro) April 19, 2019
Jesus endorsed killings? Jesus harassed women? Jesus cursed and cussed during his speeches? Jesus jailed critics? The lengths people go to to praise and protect this president is absurd and terrifying.
— Juan Miguel Severo (@TheRainBro) April 19, 2019
Meanwhile, Sass Rogando Sasot responded to Severo, saying that what happened to Jesus Christ is part of the Divine Plan and it needs to happen.
“Gurl, Severo, according to Catholic doctrine: Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins. lol It was all part of the Divine Plan. Anong fake news?!” Sasot said.
The Duterte administration is being accused by its critics of spreading fake news and also punishing lawbreakers without due process.