Barack Obama faces backlash for leaving out key detail in Easter message

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Barack Obama’s Easter message was taken the wrong way by many people online. One X user even asked what the former was trying to say in his social media post shared on Sunday, April 5.

Obama on X has written, “To everyone celebrating Easter, Michelle and I wish you a joyful holiday filled with reminders of the enduring power of faith and hope.”

Critics call out Obama for not mentioning Jesus and his 'resurrection from the dead'

Though many people wished him well and appreciated his efforts and works as the 44th president of the US, some called him out for not mentioning Jesus.

One self-proclaimed MAGA wrote on X, “ @grok has Barack Obama or Big Mike ever mentioned our Lord Jesus Christ in any of their posts over the last 20 years?”

A critic posted, “Are you afraid to mention Christ and the Resurrection because it would upset your Muslim pals?"

“Beautiful words, but we prefer a President who stands up for our faith every single day not just on holidays. President Trump knows that to be a great nation, we must have God! The comeback is greater than the setback,” another critic wrote.

A person on the online platform asked, “‘To everyone celebrating Easter’ What does that even mean? 🤦‍♂️”

“I think your religious beliefs lie elsewhere….” an X user stated.

A person replied, “Jesus, Jesus Christ is the reason, not some benign sense of faith and hope.”

“We’re called Christians, and Easter is a celebration of Christ’s resurrection from the dead. If you can’t even bring yourself to say it, maybe just don’t say anything at all,” an angry comment read.

“Its not about you two clowns! You couldn't even mention the name of who the season is about,” another comment added.

One X user commented, “Shame on you Barack - pulling the Christian card while hating on the people of America so bad.”

The backlash happened amid a very disturbing time as the US has been involved in war with Iran for over a month now. Democrats have asked President Donald Trump to end the war.

Pope Leo says world's 'growing accustomed to violence'

Even Pope Leo has urged for peace from the world leaders. In his first Easter Mass address as pontiff, he said, “On this day of celebration, let us abandon every desire for conflict, domination and power, and implore the Lord to grant his peace to a world ravaged by wars.”

“We are growing accustomed to violence, resigning ourselves to it, and becoming indifferent, indifferent to the deaths of thousands of people,” he added.

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