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'''Philly Jesus''' is the character played by Michael Grant, a Christian believer who roams Philadelphia dressed in a robe with long hair and carrying a shepherd's cane. He says he dresses up as Jesus in part to attract people to him in order to discuss the gospel. A former heroin addict, he attributes his recovery to his faith. | '''Philly Jesus''' is the character played by Michael Grant, a Christian believer who roams Philadelphia dressed in a robe with long hair and carrying a shepherd's cane. He says he dresses up as Jesus in part to attract people to him in order to discuss the gospel. A former heroin addict, he attributes his recovery to his faith. | ||
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*[http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/weird/Philly-Jesus-Baptizes-Man-in-Love-Park-328109251.html 'Hallelujah': Philly Jesus Baptizes Man in Love Park Fountain], NBC Philadelphia, September 18, 2015. | *[http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/weird/Philly-Jesus-Baptizes-Man-in-Love-Park-328109251.html 'Hallelujah': Philly Jesus Baptizes Man in Love Park Fountain], NBC Philadelphia, September 18, 2015. | ||
*[http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/philly-jesus/ "Philly Jesus" spreads his message around town], CBS News, December 18, 2014. | *[http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/philly-jesus/ "Philly Jesus" spreads his message around town], CBS News, December 18, 2014. | ||
*[http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Philly-Jesus-Fights-Charges-284723971.html Philly Jesus Fights Charges, Pleads Not Guilty], NBC Philadelphia, December 4, 2014.<br><br><br> | *[http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Philly-Jesus-Fights-Charges-284723971.html Philly Jesus Fights Charges, Pleads Not Guilty], NBC Philadelphia, December 4, 2014.<br><br><br>[[Category:Is-Individual]] [[Category:Issue-Religion]] [[Category:Does-Evangelism]] [[Category:Issue-Performing_Arts]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:56, 21 September 2015
Philly Jesus is the character played by Michael Grant, a Christian believer who roams Philadelphia dressed in a robe with long hair and carrying a shepherd's cane. He says he dresses up as Jesus in part to attract people to him in order to discuss the gospel. A former heroin addict, he attributes his recovery to his faith.
In The News
- 'Hallelujah': Philly Jesus Baptizes Man in Love Park Fountain, NBC Philadelphia, September 18, 2015.
- "Philly Jesus" spreads his message around town, CBS News, December 18, 2014.
- Philly Jesus Fights Charges, Pleads Not Guilty, NBC Philadelphia, December 4, 2014.