Madonna: 'Jesus wouldn't mind' crucifixion stunt

Pop superstar Madonna has hit back at criticisms that the crucifixion stunt on her Confessions tour is disrespectful to Christians.

Thu, 25 May, 2006 - 07:36

Pop superstar Madonna has hit back at criticisms that the crucifixion stunt on her Confessions tour is disrespectful to Christians.

The singer sparked a religious backlash on the first night of the tour in Los Angeles last Sunday when she mounted a 20-foot-high mirrored crucifix and sang Live to Tell.

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