Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams to 'find Jesus' in new TV show

Christian conservative politician outraged

DONAL THORNTON,

Irish Central.com

Published Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 5:32 AM

Updated Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 12:00 PM

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Gerry Adams: Looking for Jesus in new documentary

Gerry Adams is set to find Jesus in a new documentary next year.

The Sinn Fein leader will present one episode of a seven part documentary called 'The Bible: A History.' The documentary will be aired on the popular British TV station Channel 4.

Channel 4 released a statement saying that Adams will explore Jesus' teachings on "love, forgiveness, and repentance" and "different perspectives in Jesus and how he is presented in the Bible."

The documentary will analyze the "contradiction between Jesus' teachings and the involvement of Christians, followers of other faiths, in conflict the world over." The documentary will also look at tAdams' unique perspective on faith, as he is a "former supporter of political violence."

Channel 4's Ralph Lee said that the documentary "will offer an insight into how a man so strongly associated first with conflict and then with peace in Northern Ireland, reconciled his religion with the decisions he has taken in life."

Conservative member of Parliament Ann Widdecombe is also presenting an episode. Widdecombe has already recorded her episode and says she is disgusted that Adams was asked to film an episode.

The devout Christian and novelist expressed her concern at Adams' involvement with Sinn Fein and the IRA.

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moygannon | Jun 16, 2010, 01:35 PM EDT

Everyone finds Jesus when the noose is about to go around their neck. Adams is perfect for this role about the history of the Bible. His volitile role in the history of Northern Ireland would be more appropriate. However, it is never to late to re-discover Jesus.

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citizen69 | Feb 05, 2010, 10:49 AM EST

Gerry Adams a great man!? Justice? Love? Did Jesus teach us to plant no warning bombs in shopping centres, hotels, pubs and on the streets?? Did Jesus teach us to murder innocent men, women & Children? Was Jesus a terrorist?

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plasticpaddy | Dec 24, 2009, 08:03 AM EST

ha ha, rosks304, I'm assuming youre joking for your own sake, otherwise you are just ranting and raving against a great man worth 20 of you any day

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rosks304 | Dec 24, 2009, 04:26 AM EST

I would have thought Gerry Adams would be seeking Satan,not Jesus.Him and his sinn fein Government are Evilness personified.What next Robert Mugabe joining the Priesthood? smarock10@yahoo.com

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GuinnessGrrl | Dec 22, 2009, 08:07 PM EST

I bet MP Widdecombe thought that H-Block was a good example of "devout Christian" beliefs too!

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plasticpaddy | Dec 22, 2009, 08:05 PM EST

Funny that a Conservative thinks she occupies the moral highground, ahem - ever heard of Maggie 'the Butcher' Thatcher?

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semperfidelis | Dec 22, 2009, 07:14 PM EST

Good for big Gerry, more power to him. And to MP Ann Widdecombe, whoever the heck she is, bah humbug!

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Rebelforce | Dec 22, 2009, 08:23 AM EST

I don't know who British politician Ann Widdecombe is and I have no idea whether she is infact a "devout Christian" as your reporter claims. I do know that Gerry Adams has done more to promote PEACE with JUSTICE for the people of northern Ireland than just about anybody. That's sounds VERY Christian to me.

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