A new TV ad to raise awareness about organ donation in Australia has raised a few eyebrows at church groups.
But the creator of the Monty Python-esque advert is standing by his crucifixion theme.
The ad calls for more organ donation registration in Australia by using religion as a way of comically asking for donors.
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According to Christian belief, Jesus gave his life to save ours and so writer and director Richard Bullock has played on that idea.
In the short film, two guards ask Jesus if he would register to donate organs, who gives his consent.
Surprisingly, the film has been received mostly positively amongst religious groups.
Anglican Bishop of South Sydney Michael Stead told 10 Daily that some people "might be offended by the Monty Python-esque humour" but "it uses the self-sacrificial example of Jesus to communicate an important message."
The ad is part of a wider campaign alongside Australian Organ Donor Register who has released a feature length documentary called Dying To Live about the lives of Australians on the wait list for organ transplants.
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