*Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson informed folks via Twitter that he caught an early screening of the risqué “50 Shades of Grey,” and all hell broke loose among his Christian followers.
The 26-year-old, who has been vocal about the importance of his religious beliefs, even called the sex-heavy movie “a great film.”
Thanks for the early showing of #50ShadesOfGrey late last night.. #EmeraldCity Great movie.
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 13, 2015
His Christian fans immediately went in, expressing shock that a self-professed Christian would entertain a film like this:
@DangeRussWilson man why support that garbage?
— Nathan Hodges (@hodgesperio) February 13, 2015
@DangeRussWilson COME ON MAN!!! THAT MOVIE IS MORAL FILTH!!!
— PastorMatt Krachunis (@krachunis) February 13, 2015
@DangeRussWilson why are you promoting #50shadesoftrash ? I’m surprised.
— Jim Jacobson (@JimJacobson) February 13, 2015
.@DangeRussWilson I’m more than a little confused, Russell. I thought you professed to be a Christian. And yes, I’m judgmental (John 7:24).
— Tony Miano (@TonyMiano) February 13, 2015
.@DangeRussWilson Don’t say you represent Christ, and the publicly endorse a moved filled with immorality and sexual violence.
— Seth (@WhatsNewSaes) February 13, 2015
After enough of these, Wilson responded:
Saw a movie filmed in the town I call home. Provocative/disturbing no doubt but that does not make me less Faithful. Have a blessed day!
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 13, 2015
His teammate Jon Ryan eventually chimed in to put this all in perspective:
People upset w/our QB for going to 50 Shades of Grey: your head would explode if u saw the rest of the team’s Internet browser histories
— Jon Ryan (@JonRyan9) February 14, 2015
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