Jeremy Clarkson has stirred up a bit of a storm with his latest column. In it, he provocatively referred to Jesus Christ as “the greatest con man of all time.” This comment, made during a discussion about the nature of fraud, seems to have aimed at showcasing how deceptive practices have been around for ages.
He compared various scams, from expensive wines in Paris to dubious art sales, suggesting that falling for such tricks has become a bit of a tradition. Yet, it was his comment on Jesus that really grabbed attention. Clarkson seemed to encourage others to “grow,” proclaiming, “I will take lessons from Jesus’ greatest con artist. I can walk on the water. My mother was the God of the Virgin and Father.”
Clarkson is no stranger to controversy, having faced backlash before for his bold statements. Just last year, he issued an apology for some unflattering remarks about Meghan Markle. And in a different vein, he recently attempted to support pub owners struggling financially by offering 1,000 barrels of free beer through his brewery, Hawkstone, stating that it was what saved him from “financial doom.”
