Dan Hentschel's latest viral tweet, If Conservatives Met Jesus, is drawing a lot of backlash online, as he humorously portrays Jesus Christ hanging from a tree, suggesting conservatives might've done this if they had met Jesus in real life.

The tweet accumulated over 25 million views and sparked recaptions, photoshop edits and a heated debate about Hentschel's actions. Here's a recap of the "If conservatives met Jesus" tweet and netizens' reactions.

What Does The 'If Conservatives Met Jesus' Tweet Mean?

Dan's message was quite literal in his 'If Conservatives Met Jesus' tweet posted in mid-April 2025, in which he dressed up as Jesus Christ in a situation where he is metaphorically "hanged" by conservative folks, making a provocative statement about the perceived intolerance and hypocrisy within certain circles.

What Did People Think Of The 'If Conservatives Met Jesus' Tweet?

Reactions to Hentschel's tweet were mixed, ranging from applause for its audacity to backlash from those who found it offensive. For example, shortly after Hentschel's tweet, user @velthisto created recaptions featuring different religious groups, suggesting the comedian's post can also be applied to a broader discourse on religious representation.

How Is The 'If Conservatives Met Jesus' Tweet Being Used As A Meme?

For @JuriaAntekoree and some other netizens, Hentschel's absurd picture served as the basis for redraws and Photoshop edits memes to be widely shared on Twitter. @JuriaAntekoree replaced the original text with "Leftists when you make fun of a minority" and turned Dan's photo into a Soyjak character.

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For the full history of the If Conservatives Met Jesus meme, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.