Alex Calleja, may pahayag tungkol sa “Diyos” na ikinagulat ng marami

• Stand-up comedian Alex Calleja sparked online discussion after questioning whether it is wrong to mention “God” in jokes that are not offensive
• He openly shared his confusion, asking if God could “get offended,” noting that being “irritated” is a human emotion
• His post quickly drew mixed reactions from netizens, with some citing Bible verses and others defending context-based humor
• Alex later thanked those who answered respectfully, saying the discussion helped clear his confusion while criticizing disrespectful comments

Stand-up comedian Alex Calleja sparked online discussion after raising a question about whether it is inappropriate to mention “God” in jokes that are not offensive.

On May 25, Calleja asked if using the word “God” in comedy material is wrong when the joke is not foul or disrespectful, saying he was confused about the issue.

“Kapag nababanggit ang salitang Diyos sa joke na hindi naman foul, maraming nagcocomment na 'wag mong gagamitin ang pangalan ng Diyos sa biro dahil may mangyayari sayo na masama,” he said.

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He questioned whether divine offense is possible in a human sense.

“Medyo dito ako nagkakaroon ng kalituhan. Napipikon ba ang Diyos? Diba ang pikon ay damdamin ng isang tao. Hindi kaya ang napipikon ay ang tao para sa Diyos? Kasi ang Diyos ay hindi tao. Makapangyarihan siya.”

He added that he finds it hard to believe jokes could lead to punishment.

“Hindi ko maisip na mapipikon siya sa isang joke para parusahan ang isang tao. Kapag nagkasala ka nga pinapatawad ka eh joke pa kaya?”

Calleja also invited religious leaders and people of different faiths to share their views.

“Ano ba ang masasabi niyo dito? Sana may sumagot na Pari o kaya mula sa iba't ibang religion. God bless sa mga sasagot,” he said.

The post drew mixed reactions online. Some cited Bible verses like Exodo 20:7 and Deuteronomio 5:11, saying God’s name should not be used in vain, while others emphasized personal sensitivity and context in humor.

Calleja later thanked those who responded respectfully, saying the discussion helped clarify his confusion.

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Alex Calleja is a highly acclaimed Filipino stand-up comedian, actor, and radio host who pioneered the rise of Pinoy stand-up comedy as a member of Comedy Manila and a finalist in Laugh Factory's "Funniest Person in the World" contest. Beyond his sharp, relatable on-stage performances, he is also an accomplished television writer, director, and host of the popular podcast The Alex Calleja Show.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh