What Makes Christians Angry About Favorable Omens?

Good Omens, a 1990 Amazon series by Neil Gaiman and Sir Terry Pratchett, is a spiritual satire that explores the connection between people and the church. The show critiques Christians who believe in a providential God with a plan but whose plan is not always realized. A Christian group has launched a petition for the cancellation of Good Omens from Netflix, which Gaiman is having fun with. The show is a charming British series about an angel and demon working to prevent the end of the world.

However, some Christians from the US have been lampooned after mistakenly sending a 20,000-strong protest petition to Netflix. Some argue that the show pokes fun at the plotholes in the Bible and is a sound argument against original sin. David Tennant, the creator of Good Omens, has defended the show from anti-Christian accusations and argued that it is actually pro-religious.

Good Omens is a parody of the film The Omen, with some drive-by swattings of religious ideas and popular culture along the way. Return to Order accuses the series of depicting “devils and Satanists as normal and even good” and contends it “mocks God’s wisdom”. A Christian group calling for the cancellation of Good Omens has admitted to its pro-religious nature.

In conclusion, Good Omens serves as an antidote to toxic Christian apocalyptic fiction and a poignant reminder about the importance of kindness in an absurd world.