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Russell Wilson under fire for calling 50 shades a great movie
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NFL star Russell Wilson defended his faith on social media after attracting criticism from fans for describing “Fifty Shades of Grey” as a“great movie.”
The Christian Post reports that the Christian athlete wrote on Twitter that he enjoyed the highly controversial film, but he was berated for the comment from some of his followers.
The Seattle Seahawks quarterback wrote "Thanks for the early showing of #50ShadesOfGrey late last night.. #EmeraldCity Great movie.”
After negative comments poured in, Wilson said that his choice to watch the movie did not negate his faith.
"Saw a movie filmed in the town I call home. Provocative/disturbing no doubt but that does not make me less Faithful. Have a blessed day!" Wilson wrote on Twitter.
The NFL star has been open about his Christian faith during his time in the spotlight.
At Super Bowl Media Day, the 26-year-old football player told reporters that in his life, “God comes first, family and friends come second, and football comes third.”