Facebook Labels Christian Content as ‘Fake News’
Facebook has announced that it will no longer allow Christian content to be posted to the platform and has begun adding a ‘fake news’ warning label to posts about Jesus Christ.
According to Blaze journalist Billy Hallowell, when he went to test out the new rules he was given a ‘hate speech’ warning by Facebook.
Hallowell, a Christian, attempted to exercise his religion freedom by posting the following message on his Facebook page: “Jesus died so you could live.”
However, despite his post reflecting one of Christianity’s core beliefs, his post was deleted by Facebook and he was accused of spreading “hate speech.”
I'm sorry, what?
— Billy Hallowell 🙏 (@BillyHallowell) May 10, 2023
I've appealed. But what in the ever-loving world? pic.twitter.com/YeJCmPacCs
When Hallowell attempted to appeal to Facebook, they wrote back confirming that Christianity and Jesus now goes against their community guidelines.
I appealed @facebook and this is their response.
— Billy Hallowell 🙏 (@BillyHallowell) May 10, 2023
Accused me of violating "hate speech" and removed the post. My message? "Jesus died so you could live."
Very, very bizarre. https://t.co/NCTC8azc4W pic.twitter.com/Kv9auIzEnx
