Seven of the best (and weirdest) Christian parody accounts

The internet is teeming with parody accounts of all kinds, so we've rounded up some of the best of the Christian lot.

1. @TheTweetofGod

Good for: Disparaging commentary about the human race.

2. @HoodJesusYo

Good for: The Gospel in 'youth speak'. Yo.

3. @Jesus

Good for: A lighthearted take on the major Christian holidays.

4. @ChristnHipster

Good for: Obscure coffee references and general ribbing of trendies.

5. @FakeJDGreear

Good for: A poke at megapastors, and the trials and tribulations of leading a massive church.

6. @PopeFrancisXXX

Good for: Thoughts some of us wish our favourite pope actually had.

7. @SpiritofMoses

Good for: Old Testament in-jokes

 

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