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| Church of Humanity | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Uncanny X-Men #395 (2001) |
| Created by | Joe Casey Chuck Austen Ian Churchill |
| In-story information | |
| Type of organization | Religious cult/Terrorist |
| Leader(s) | Supreme Pontiff |
| Agent(s) | General Vicar Mister Clean |
TheChurch of Humanity is a fictional organization appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. It is ananti-mutant, Christian-based religious sect. The group was created byJoe Casey and first appeared inUncanny X-Men (2001).Uncanny X-Men writerChuck Austen featured the group in a controversial storyline in which they brainwashedNightcrawler in a plot to overthrow theCatholic Church.[1]
The Church of Humanity preaches that man is created inGod's image, but mutants are not. They are a radical offshoot of theFriends of Humanity anti-mutant group, but with a religious discourse, similar to thePurifiers, the followers of ReverendWilliam Stryker. The Church of Humanity is similar to real-lifewhite supremacist religious groups such as theChristian Identity movement.[2]
The Church of Humanitycrucify several mutants on the lawn of theX-Mansion, includingSkin,Magma, andJubilee.Archangel heals Magma and Jubilee using his blood, but Skin does not survive.[3] TheX-Men investigate and locate the headquarters of the Church of Humanity.[4]
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