Causing controversy: Neil Patrick Harris has been accused of mocking Christianity and pushing a pro gay agenda in this Super Bowl ad...
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Actor Neil Patrick Harris has been accused of pushing an anti-Christian and pro-gay agenda in a new Super Bowl advert.
The How I Met Your Mother favorite donned Tim Tebow-style under eye face paint for the advertisement, with the date of the NFL championship final etched on his cheeks.
But he has been accused of 'mocking Christianity' in the promo, as it plays on the fact the New York Jets quarterback uses it as a device to print Bible verses.
Conservative news site WND posted an article criticising both the former Dougie Howser MD star and CBS for the promotional spot.
It says: 'CBS, the television network airing the big game this year, is now using an outspoken homosexual actor to mimic Tim Tebow's style of trumpeting messages in eyeblack on his face.
'One football fan who watched the CBS promo Sunday made the connection between Harris and Tebow, saying, "They're pushing a gay agenda by using him, and they're mocking Christians at the same time."'
Promoting his faith: Tim Tebow with the verse John 3:16 on his face after a Florida Gators BCS Championship game...
Making the controversy disappear: Magician Neil took to Twitter to deny he had been promoting any agenda...
Mr Harris took to Twitter to reject the claims, saying: 'I must say I'm very excited for the Super Bowl. I love football - look forward to it every year. No agenda.'
He is yet to comment on the claims, but it has been pointed out he may have actually been parodying a completely different person.
For Beyonce wore identical facepaint in a picture where she was promoting her forthcoming halftime performance at the showpiece final.
He came out of the closet in November 2006, saying: 'I am happy to dispel any rumours or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love.'
Done before: But there was no accusations Beyonce was mocking Christianity in her advertisement...
The 39-year-old and his fiancé David Burtka are the parents of two-year-old twins.
This is not the first time black under eye paint, which is used to deflect glare from the sun, has sparked controversy on the field.
Toronto Blue Jays shortshop Yunel Escobar took the field earlier this year with the anti-gay slur 'maricon' written on his face during a game against the Boston Red Sox.
Openly gay: Magic Castle president Neil came out of the closet back in November 2006
Culled from The Daily Mail UK.
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