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These guys want to be able to discriminate according their faith but anyone questioning that faith needs to be threatened with violence. So much for turn the other cheek.
Artwork featuring Christ overlaid with Looney Tunes characters removed by Sydney council after threats of violence
Online protest claimed the work mocked the Christian religion and Liverpool mayor Ned Mannoun called for it to be taken down
www.theguardian.com
The biennial prize at the Liverpool city council gallery recognises contemporary artwork that explore spirituality and religion and draws artists from all beliefs and cultural backgrounds.
But a last-minute online protest claimed the 2023 oil-on-lithograph work mocked the Christian religion, with some protesters threatening the museum and its staff – many of whom are volunteers – with violence.
Philjames said he received about 200 “vile” social media messages on Friday and Saturday, with the gallery receiving over 60 phone calls from protesters on Friday alone.