Apple TV Under Fire for Mocking Catholicism over Show Featuring Jon Hamm Breaking Into Church to Snack on Eucharist: ‘Would He Desecrate Mohammed?’

Apple TV’s original series “Your Friends & Neighbors” has recently come under fire for its controversial portrayal of the Catholic faith in one of its episodes. The show, which stars popular actor Jon Hamm, has faced criticism for its insensitive and disrespectful depiction of the religion and its practices.

In the episode in question, Hamm’s character breaks into a church and proceeds to have sex inside, while also using the Eucharist as a snack. This blatant disregard for the sacredness of the church and the Eucharist has sparked outrage among many viewers, particularly those who identify as Catholic.

The Catholic community has expressed their disappointment and anger towards Apple TV for allowing such offensive content to be aired. Many have questioned the network’s decision to greenlight this episode and have called for it to be taken down immediately.

One Catholic viewer, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, “I am deeply hurt and offended by the way my faith has been mocked and disrespected in this show. It is unacceptable and I demand an apology from Apple TV for allowing this to be aired.”

The Catholic League, a civil rights organization that defends the rights of Catholics, has also condemned the episode and called for a public apology from both Apple TV and Jon Hamm. In a statement, the organization questioned whether Hamm would have dared to desecrate any other religion’s sacred symbols, such as the Quran or the Torah.

“Would Jon Hamm and Apple TV have the audacity to mock and disrespect the sacred symbols of other religions? Would they dare to desecrate the Quran or the Torah in the same manner? This is a clear case of religious bigotry and it must be addressed,” the statement read.

The Catholic Church has also spoken out against the episode, with a spokesperson stating, “The Catholic Church does not condone or support any form of disrespect towards our faith and its practices. We urge Apple TV to take responsibility for their actions and issue a public apology to the Catholic community.”

In response to the backlash, Apple TV has issued a statement apologizing for any offense caused by the episode. They have also announced that the episode will be removed from the show and will not be available for streaming.

“We apologize for any offense caused by the recent episode of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’. It was never our intention to mock or disrespect any religion, and we deeply regret any hurt that has been caused. We have taken immediate action to remove the episode from the show and it will no longer be available for viewing,” the statement read.

While the removal of the episode is a step in the right direction, many are still calling for a more sincere apology from both Apple TV and Jon Hamm. The Catholic community deserves to be treated with respect and their faith should not be used as a source of entertainment.

In a time where religious tolerance and respect are more important than ever, it is disheartening to see a popular network like Apple TV allow such offensive content to be aired. It is our hope that they will learn from this incident and be more mindful of the impact their content can have on different communities.

In conclusion, the recent episode of “Your Friends & Neighbors” has caused great distress and offense to the Catholic community. While an apology and the removal of the episode are steps in the right direction, it is important for Apple TV to take responsibility for their actions and ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. Let us all strive towards promoting religious harmony and respect for all faiths.