Elton John claims Jesus was gay

Sir Elton John has claimed Jesus Christ was a super intelligent man who just happened to be gay. On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving.

In an interview with Parade.com, Sir Elton said Jesus was "compassionate, forgiving and understood human problems. On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving. I don't know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East - you're as good as dead." According to the BBC, aspokesman for the Church of England said, "Sir Elton's reflection that Jesus calls us all to love and forgive is one shared by all Christians. But insights into aspects of the historic person of Jesus are perhaps best left to the academics." The interview coincides with the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras which starts this weekend in Australia. The full interview will be published on Parade's website on Friday.