After Massive Backlash, Vijay Antony Clarifies His Statement About Jesus Drinking Wine
Vijay Antony was asked if his film promotes drinking during the press conference for his new movie Romeo. In response, he stated that drinking has been there for hundreds of years and that Jesus himself had consumed wine.
Vijay Antony was asked if his film promotes drinking during the press conference for his new movie Romeo. In response, he stated that drinking has been there for hundreds of years and that Jesus himself had consumed wine. A segment of the Christian community had reacted negatively to his statement.
Vijay Antony clarifies his statement about Jesus drinking wine
He wrote, ¡°In a recent press meet, I told that wine is not something that was found recently, and it has been in use for the past 2000 years. It has been used in churches and by Jesus Christ.¡±
He went on to add, ¡°It is saddening that my statement was taken out of context and has hurt some of you. I never said anything in a wrong way, and I request you all to not misunderstand it. Even in dreams, I can¡¯t portray someone like Jesus Christ, a person beyond religion, who shed blood and sacrificed himself for people, in a bad light.¡±
What Did Vijay Antony Say About Jesus Drinking Wine
When asked about the poster for his movie Romeo¡ªwhich features the lead actress Mrinalini getting a drink ready ¡ªAntony responded. A reporter questioned the actor about if his movie encourages women to drink when everyone is trying to eradicate alcoholism completely.
The actor had said, ¡°Let¡¯s not demarcate that alcohol is only for men. Drinking is for everyone. If men can drink, women too can. I am not promoting drinking. Just saying everything is common for both men and women. If we are to say it is wrong to drink, we should tell it to both genders.¡±
According to Indian Express, he added, ¡°Nothing like that. We have been drinking for a long time. We used to drink ¡®sarayam¡¯ (now banned in Tamil Nadu). Now, we drink different things. Two thousand years before, even Jesus (Christ) drank wine.¡±
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