The Watchman's Bagpipes: False Jesus of "The Chosen"

Thursday, August 21, 2025

False Jesus of "The Chosen"

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Anonymous said...: No, don't click on the meme. I will spare fellow readers the trouble by telling them what it is: worthless.; August 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Glenn E. Chatfield said...: It's NOT worthless. What is worthless is that heretical and blasphemous series, which is why I keep warning people about it. The show comes from the devil.; August 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Lorna said...: Wow, Glenn, your posts sure do attract a lot of obstinate commenters named Anonymous! In this case, I will assure Anonymous that your readers can judge for themselves just fine. I have had no interest in viewing that series, but looking at the chart you shared, I immediately noticed this additional error: The False ‘jesus’ of The Chosen calls Mary the “most important and powerful person I know” while Scripture says this: “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist” (Mat.11:11). Also, Jesus discounted the biological/blood relationship with “mother and brothers” in favor of those who “do the will of My Father” (Mat. 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8:19-21), so He never would have uttered those contrary words to Mary. Those with discernment can easily see the difference between the true Jesus Christ and the false ‘jesus’ of The Chosen.; August 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Marshal Art said...: First, I want to reiterate that I have no problems with any objection to this series. I just think you're over the top. There's still value to even poor depictions of Christ in cinema and TV, and this chart seeks to provide that value in showing where this series is mistaken. That's good for instruction, and thus the series has value beyond it's quality presentation. I'm going to address each by number according to how they're listed:

1. This lack context to know exactly what the chart intends to present. I would also say that what a producer says of the character of Jesus as opposed to how the character is portrayed needs clarification in order to assess the value of whatever it is this point intends to convey.

2. This is a cheap shot. And keep in mind the desire to portray Jesus as both man and God as Jesus was. With that in mind, He was still Mary's son and they would have a more typical than not mother/son relationship. It brings up the question of what it means that He was perfect. Does that refer to the mundane? Every dart is a bullseye, every swing is a home run, every 3 pt attempt a swish? Is that what it means? I don't recall every second of every episode I've seen (all but Season 5, I think), so I can't be sure that what Mary did for Him was something to nit-pick to pad this list. I believe a lot of criticisms of this series is just that...nitpicking to pad the list.

3. I was about to suggest this as another mother/son relationship issue, until Lorna's great point referencing Matt 11:11. Even without the context of the episode at hand, I would concede this one, except that it is contrasted with "Honors His Father above all". We speak of Three Persons of the Trinity, but is "God the Father" a person as anyone on earth? So, the mother/son thing seems the key to the expression here, while at the same time, failing in the face of Lorna's contribution.

4. This is tricky. He never rebukes anyone for worshiping Him, but He did tell people to keep certain things to themselves (miracles performed on their behalf) and also that He focused on turning attention to the Father above even Himself, as He does nothing which the Father has not told Him to do.; September 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Marshal Art said...: 5. I don't understand this one at all. I don't get the connection of Ramah's death to the corresponding fact of the left side of the chart. Seems like more padding of the list here. I feel like I need to find all these episodes to watch them more intently to weigh the criticisms against the presentation.

6. Again, this is another case of whether or not His Godliness leaves no true "God and man" combination. Another issue of what perfection of Jesus means with regard to the mundane. Here I'll mention a point of contention I could raise with each point on the list, but I'm leaving it for last.

7. Compassion and "purpose". But whose "purpose"? His or those who dislike this series? Did He heal and save from dying all who lived in His time in His town or the towns He visited? Of course not, and with regard to Ramah's death, Jesus made comments related to purpose. Remember that Thomas came to be known as "Doubting Thomas" and the lesson of his doubt is the point here of this liberty taken by the producers.

8. This is really stretching given that Jesus said of Peter (which means "rock") that "upon this rock I will build my church". How can one resolve the two? Both are true if Jesus said it, right?

9. Of course it does. Unless a producer uses only those things expressed in Scripture, there will be some speculative additions to fill gaps for the purpose of making the film watchable to the masses. It's absurd to think one must not stray in any way or attempt to fill gaps for cinematic purposes. Most people wonder what it must have been like to be alive and among His followers at the time Christ walked the earth. Did they go bowling, eat pizza, tell jokes...you know...act like people? There's nothing at all sacrilegious or blasphemous in taking certain literary liberties to make the film more interesting or compelling.

10. It clearly comes as a surprise to critics of this series that Roman Catholicism contains many theological nods to Christianity.

11. While I agree with this, when I saw this episode, I didn't get the impression that Jesus was at any loss, but that He was including the guy the rest of the Apostles hadn't yet fully accepted. It showed Him in a somewhat anxious state before His first sermon to a large crowd, which would not be uncommon for a "man". How to depict this "both God and man" characteristic of Christ seems to be a common theme and the slimmest of tightropes upon which to walk.

All in all, we again can see that there is an irrational hatred for this show, which despite its actual flaws should still be regarded as a worthy tool for evangelizing. The flaws can be discussed. But the Truths of Scripture can't be discussed with someone not likely to want to read it. A TV series, however, can provoke interest in the subject matter which could indeed lead people to read the Word on their own, or at least discuss what they've watched with those who have in order to lead them to Christ.

I don't worry about the producers and how many homosexuals or homosexual enablers are among the cast. I don't care about visits to the Vatican of if they still get financial support from Mormons. I focus on the series itself. The rest is meaningless and just piling on the meaningless to support one's rejection of the series. I can handle the flaws and as yet I've seen none which are of great importance or beyond easily overcoming. Don't watch if you don't want to watch. But if you don't watch, don't criticize based on what others say about it.; September 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Glenn E. Chatfield said...: Well Art, here's a link to take you to all the articles in which I mention "The Chosen" I think it is pure trash which misleads people to a false Jesus.
https://watchmansbagpipes.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Chosen; September 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Anonymous said...: Art would benefit from this article as well:

https://rationalchristiandiscernment.blogspot.com/2025/02/a-gospel-perspective-on-chosen-series.html; September 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM

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