Senator Raphael Warnock faced criticism on Sunday over a tweet at Easter, saying the “meaning” of the holiday “is more transcendent” than Jesus’ own resurrection.
The tweet was deleted, but obtained by sites like Mediaite and Daily Wire.
“The meaning of Easter is more transcendent than the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” said the senior pastor of the New Ebenezer Baptist Church. “Whether you are a Christian or not, through a commitment to help others, we can save ourselves.”
There are about 2.3 billion Christians worldwide and Easter is one of the most sacred days of the year, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. “In doing so, he overcame death and redeemed us from sin if we believe in him,” according to Christianity.com.
Allie Stuckey, a podcast author and presenter, tweeted: “There is nothing more transcendent than the resurrection of the God-man, Jesus. Literally: his resurrection transcends our finite conceptions of science and rationality. That the Word became flesh, dwelt among us, then was he killed for our sins only to conquer death 3 days later? “
Warnock gave a Sunday service in which he spoke in part about life and how – with the coronavirus – this season was “a season of separation”.
“A lonely season,” he said. He pointed out how Mary Magdalene was crying alone outside Jesus’ tomb and related her experience to how much of life’s suffering – even with support systems like family and friends – occurs in loneliness.
“There is a way for all of us to keep the shadows at bay, just so we can survive,” he said.
Mediaite pointed out that Warnock got some defenders on Twitter. MSNBC host Joy Reid questioned former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis for tweeting that Warnock was spreading “a false gospel and heresy”.
Ellis said that the human condition cannot be saved.
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“The absolute truth and the only meaning of Easter that matters is the physical and literal resurrection of Jesus Christ, and we must accept Him as Lord and Savior.”
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She called Warnock a “false professor”.
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Reid pointed out that Warnock is the pastor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. church
“Madame, I will accept @ReverendWarnock’s opinion, as a pastor and scholar of the Word about yours, if you don’t mind.”