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John Crist (comedian)
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John Crist (born March 20, 1984) is an American Christian comedian from Lilburn. His popular YouTube sketches include Millennial International, 7 Signs You Grew Up Christian, and Road Rage in the Church Parking Lot. Crist's comedy often focuses on Christian subculture. He occasionally uses his comedy to critique problems he sees in the Christian church. Crist has opened for Jeff Foxworthy, Dave Chappelle, Seth Meyers, Tim Hawkins, and Anjelah Johnson. He is also known for his work creating comedy sketch videos for Buzzfeed.
Quotes
I feel like if there is any ribbing or maybe roasting of the church or Christian culture, I like to say it's not me pointing at you guys, it's me shining a mirror at us. I'm in the front of it, look at us. A lot of times it comes off as, if someone is making a joke about Christianity in the public forum, whether it be on social media, we are very defensive of it, because ... you're an outsider, you're against us. And I'm kind of like, 'hey, I'm with you. I grew up here, I love Jesus, I think the local church is our only hope. That being said, we do some weird stuff'.
Law Jeannie Comedian John Crist Explains Why He Makes Fun of Christians Although He's a Believer https://www.christianpost.com/news/comedian-john-crist-explains-why-he-makes-fun-of-christians-although-hes-a-believer.html www.christianpost.com 6 September 2019 en March 21, 2018
I think Christian comedy has gotten a bad rap in the past because it's very passive, and it's not honest. It's like knock-knock jokes type humor. What we're bringing to the table is another level of honesty, and maybe transparency that I think does make some people uncomfortable.
Paulson Dave John Crist: A Christian comedian who's gently poking fun at faith https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2019/04/11/john-crist-christian-comedian-nashville-comedy-festival-ryman-auditorium/3215394002/ 6 September 2019 The Tennessean April 11, 2019 en
Over the past number of years, various women have accused me of behavior that has been hurtful to them. While I am not guilty of everything I've been accused of, I confess to being guilty of this—I have treated relationships with women far too casually, in some cases even recklessly. My behavior has been destructive and sinful. I've sinned against God, against women and the people who I love the most. I have violated my own Christian beliefs, convictions and values, and have hurt many people in the process. I am sorry for the hurt and pain I have caused these women and will continue to seek their forgiveness. I have also hurt the name of Jesus and have sought His forgiveness.
In response to allegations of his alcoholism, pursuit of unavailable/married women, and sexual assault in November 2019
Berglund Taylor John Crist Cancels 2019 Tour Dates After Reports of Sexting, Harassment, Manipulation https://www.charismanews.com/us/78703-john-crist-cancels-2019-tour-dates-after-reports-of-sexting-harassment-manipulation Charisma News 20 November 2019 en November 6, 2019
About
According to multiple sources, Crist has exploited his Christian reputation and platform to harass, manipulate and exploit young women over the last seven years. The allegations include, but are not limited to, individually sexting multiple women during the same time period, initiating sexual relationships with married women and women in committed relationships, offering show tickets in exchange for sexual favors and repeatedly calling these women late at night while drunk.
Berglund Taylor John Crist Cancels 2019 Tour Dates After Reports of Sexting, Harassment, Manipulation https://www.charismanews.com/us/78703-john-crist-cancels-2019-tour-dates-after-reports-of-sexting-harassment-manipulation Charisma News 20 November 2019 en November 6, 2019
John Crist is a man claiming to follow Jesus but living in a world of blurred lines. His intake of sexual toxicity is indicative of what is happening to millions of men in the atmosphere of our culture today. I pray he will recover.
Paul Louis Cole of Christian Post on predatory culture
Cole Paul Louis John Crist and sexual addiction https://www.christianpost.com/voice/john-crist-and-sexual-addiction.html Christian Post 20 November 2019 en November 15, 2019
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Category:Comedians from the United States
Category:Christians
Category:Internet personalities
Category:1984 births
Category:Living people