In the age of social media, news and videos spread extremely quickly. But sometimes these stories are more illusion than reality. A recent example is a video that at first glance looks like a miracle: ants carrying a picture of Jesus Christ on a cookie. But behind this apparent act of faith lies a completely different truth.

“From a bombed-out house in Makiivka, Ukraine.
Where there was no survivor. Look at this… The grace of God. Some ants. They carry a stamp of Jesus crucified.”

The supposed sensation

In mid-August, a video appeared on social media that at first glance gave you goosebumps. Ants drag a cookie with a picture of Jesus Christ. A Facebook user claimed the video showed a "shocking phenomenon" from the destroyed city of Makiivka in Ukraine. The message: Ants carry the image of the crucified Jesus from the rubble of a house. The video spread quickly and sparked discussions about divine signs amid conflict.

Covert manipulation of the ant video

However, closer examination revealed a very different story. The video was uploaded claiming it was recorded during the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

However, a reverse image search shows that the video was manipulated and existed before Russia's attack on Ukraine in February 2022. The unedited version of the video shows ants carrying a simple cookie: “The ants have found a cookie.”

The power of social media

This event shows the power of social media to spread stories aimed at sensation and emotion. The association of a religious symbol with a conflict aroused strong emotions and led to widespread dissemination. However, the reality is more complex than it seems at first glance.

A lesson in critical thinking

The ant video reminds us how important critical thinking and fact-checking are in the digital age. Before we share and believe stories, we should question what is really behind them. Manipulated content can mislead us and distract us from the true meaning.

Conclusion

The video of ants supposedly carrying a picture of Jesus turns out to be digital manipulation upon closer inspection. It shows how easy it is to spread sensational stories that have little to do with reality. In a time of information overload, critical thinking is essential to distinguish truth from fiction.

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