Jewish Marvel Actor Paul Rudd Says He Would Meet Jesus if He Could Meet Anyone in History
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During an interview for the "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" movie, an IGV Presents reporter asked Jewish actor Paul Rudd, "If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be?"
The 55-year-old actor, who appears in multiple Marvel films as Ant-Man, said, "I know my answer. Jesus Christ."
As his fellow cast members laugh, Rudd says, "By the way, laugh all you want and it seems like it would be a wrong thing to say–He existed. We know. So wouldn't you want to spend some time with him and go, 'Jesus, what's the deal?'
"That is a genuinely great answer," Ghostbusters co-star Finn Wolfhard responds.
Co-star Mckenna Grace adds, "That's a fantastic answer."
"...You say this and people are like, 'Whoa, whoa, whoa. You can't say that,' Rudd continues. "'And I'd say, 'Well why not? That's who I would choose.'"
Wolfhard reiterates, "It's true...that's a great answer."
Rudd then says, "Guys, come on. I got Jesus. Who do you guys got?"
Wolfhard responds, "I don't know if I can top that."
Watch the full video below:
Instagram account Lifter Monk published the video with this caption:
"Jewish ✡️ actor Paul Rudd seems genuinely curious about Jesus, even saying that Jesus is the one person in all of human history he would like to have a conversation with and spend a day with.
It's not the first time he's spoken openly about the subject, although, as he said, his search for the truth is causing some discomfort among Hollywood people.
He is not alone, as many Hollywood stars have become more open to the word of Christ, and some have even converted, such as Rob Schneider and Russell Brand.
The fact that more people are open to the truth (both historical and spiritual truth) also means that the demons will taunt those who don't believe and try to radicalize them and push them to mock the followers of Christ.
Let us pray fervently for both believers and unbelievers, for the souls of both are still on this battlefield of life and have yet to decide which final path they will take."
As of this writing, Lifter Monk's reel generated over 400,000 views, more than 10,000 shares, and over 750 comments.
Here's what some users said about the video:
Instagram user Bethany Rasmussen commented, "It’s interesting how they went from mocking him to being like 'You know what? Me too.'"
"Jesus Christ is the ONLY correct answer," another user wrote. "I have no idea why they’re laughing."
"The fact he was serious about Jesus Christ and not ashamed," user Josue Antonio added.
"Respect," another person said. "He said that with not a single fear of blowback. Being authentic to yourself despite how the masses will react– that's true courage."