The claim
It is alleged that Mark Zuckerberg stated that publishing the Lord's Prayer violated Facebook policies. Users are encouraged to post the prayer publicly on Facebook to profess their faith.
Our conclusion
The claim that Mark Zuckerberg said posting the “Lord’s Prayer” violated Facebook policies is false. This message is a hoax and belongs to the category of chain letters.
- Spreading disinformation: This hoax belongs to the category of chain letters that have been circulating for years and spreading false information without any basis.
- Lack of Evidence: There are no official or credible sources to support or confirm this claim.
- Call to Action: The chain letter asks users to post the prayer, which relies on emotional manipulation without any real threat.
Rating: The claim is 0% correct and has no factual basis. It is a complete invention.
The truth behind the “Lord’s Prayer” hoax
The false claim about Mark Zuckerberg's stance on the "Lord's Prayer" has spread as a viral hoax, without any evidence or official confirmation.
The status post is:
After hearing Mark Zuckerberg say that posting the “Our Father” prayer violates his Facebook policies, we invite all Christians to post the “Our Father” prayer on their respective Facebooks. Let us declare our faith publicly by remembering that Jesus said, “Whoever denies me here on earth, I will deny him before my Father who is in heaven.” ” (Matthew 10:33).
Our Father, that thou art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name; Your kingdom come to us and your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, just as we forgive our trespassers. Lead us not into temptation; and deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, O Lord. Amen!
Background of the false report
Back in 2018, Mark Zuckerberg apologized to the US Senate for incorrectly blocking Catholic content, such as the Cross of San Damiano. This apology referred to the unauthorized censorship of posts, but not to the “Our Father” prayer. The confusion surrounding Zuckerberg's statements arose from mixing actual incidents with fictional stories. ( source )
The intention behind the hoax
Such messages and chain letters abuse people's faith and religious beliefs to attract attention and ensure their spread. They use the credibility of social media platforms to spread lies and mistrust.
The responsibility of the users
It is important that social media users practice critical thinking skills and verify the source of information before sharing such claims. Platforms like Facebook are continuously working to combat the spread of disinformation, but the responsibility also lies with users not to fall for such chain letters.
Conclusion
This hoax is another example of how disinformation and chain letters can distort the truth. It is crucial that we as a society question such news and rely on verifiable facts rather than emotionally charged and unsubstantiated claims. The consequences of spreading misinformation are far-reaching and can cause unnecessary division and misunderstanding.
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