Controversial Jesus Commercial Super Bowl ignites ideological backlash

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The commercial was for He Gets Us, an evangelical Christian website

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The advertisements transmit Christian principles onto current life by using dramatic black-and-white photos of recent occurrences

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In indignation, the commercial brought together people from different extremes of the ideological spectrum

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Left-wing Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the ad

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The campaign is run by the non-profit Servant Foundation in Kansas

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The website is tight-lipped about where the money comes from

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The campaign had a budget of around $100m, with Hobby Lobby founder David Green among the main donors

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Some conservatives criticized the ads, viewing them as pushing left-wing political views

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The campaign aims to inspire Christians to live out their faith with love and forgiveness

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