Obama and 'The Truth'

Posted by on 25 April 2009 | 0 Comments

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Public outrage forced an artist to cancel the April 29 unveiling of his latest painting "The Truth," which depicts President Obama posing like Jesus did on the cross with a crown of thorns on his head. Painter Michael D'Antuono, who had planned to show the work at New York's Union Square Park on Obama's 100th day in office, told National Review Online that he was surprised by the number of people who complained about the religious symbolism because he had intended it as only a political piece.

By Drew Zahn  © 2009 WorldNetDaily.  April 25, 2009

On his 100th day in office, President Obama will be "crowned" in messianic imagery at New York City's Union Square.  Artist Michael D'Antuono's painting "The Truth" - featuring Obama with his arms outstretched and wearing a crown of thorns upon his head - will be unveiled on April 29 at the Square's South Plaza.  According to a statement released about the portrait, "The 30" x 54" acrylic painting on canvas depicts President Obama appearing much like Jesus Christ on the Cross: atop his head, a crown of thorns; behind him, the dark veil being lifted (or lowered) on the Presidential Seal. But is he revealing or concealing, and is he being crucified or glorified?  Even the title of the piece, "The Truth," suggests a play on biblical themes, as Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." 

P.J. Gladnick of NewsBusters, in an article about D'Antuono's painting on the eve of the Obama administration's 100-day-mark, notes that the messianic parallels begun early in the presidential campaign don't seem to be stopping:  "The artist quite clearly portrays Obama as a latter day Christ-like figure, considering the outstretched arms and the crown of thorns. Obama worship, complete with halo images, has been noted before," writes Gladnick, "but it was nothing compared to current expressions in awe of 'The One' as we approach his hundredth day in office on Wednesday."  Read More

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Donnie's Remarks...

This entire story is troubling.  Any article comparing any person to Jesus Christ disturbs me.  It reminds me of Jesus' warning about End Times "False Messiahs." 

Matthew 24:3-5 (NIV)
[3] As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"
[4] Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. [5] For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many.

Matthew 24:11 (NIV)
[11] and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.

Matthew 24:23-25 (NIV)
[23] At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'There he is!' do not believe it.  [24] For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect--if that were possible.
[25] See, I have told you ahead of time.