Norway’s Postal Service Ad That Portray’s Jesus’ Father As A Mailman Sparks Outrage

The advertisement of Norway’s postal service may have the holiday cheer in mind, but it surely did not merit smiles from many faithful. The ad portrayed Jesus’ father as a traveling mailman who impliedly slept with Mary.

Controversial Ad

Posten ‘s ad featured a mailman on a donkey who was riding all over Israel and throwing scrolls as newspapers to the townsfolk. He then came to the house of Mary and Joseph. He was greeted by Mary, and there was an implication that she slept with him.

Although the narrator said that it must not have been the way that it happened back then, the fact that they have made such portrayals simply caused outrage from the faithful. Posten stated, “Well, maybe that’s not quite how it happened in those days, but whatever the story, Posten has always been an important part of Christmas.”

Users expressed their outrage on social media. One user said that it was a blasphemous attack. Another stated in sheer sarcasm that it must go through several people before it can be approved for airing.

One user said, “In this vile depiction of the virgin birth, Posten Norge has attacked all Christians and slurred the Blessed Virgin Mary.” The said user also demanded an apology for the insult that the commercial threw. It further highlighted that the Posten ad was a contemptuous mockery of Jesus.

The Posten ad wasn’t the only one that came under fire. Netflix likewise earned the ire of the faithful from around the world after it showed a Brazilian Christmas comedy, which portrayed Christ as one who’s gay.

Christmas Season

It is quite understandable why those who believe in Jesus took offense at the message that the ads were trying to send across. Many online users refer to it as a mockery, a clear insult of the person, and divinity of Christ. The ads lacked respect for Jesus, and it was something that they would just take sitting down.

As to whether Posten will issue an apology for the ad, it is still something that many faithful would be waiting for. If it does, then it might help assuage the feelings of the faithful.