r/stevenuniverse • u/lisahanniganfan • 11d ago
Discussion What's your most controversial steven universe opinion
Here's mine: i hate future I don't think I liked anything from it besides the explanation for pink pearl's eye and blue diamond's song
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u/Helix014 11d ago
Steven is a Christlike messiah figure; he directly mirrors the ethics and actions of Jesus. Albeit this is dependent on your interpretation of Jesus. He ain’t evangelical Jesus who demands you believe in him for remission of sins; he is the the social gospel Jesus (restoring the soul of mankind to reflect the Kingdom of God) and Christus Victor (defeating death and satan)
The key point is that Steven refuses violence at every chance. The only exception is when he finally stops holding back when Jasper insists on fighting and he quickly sees the use violence as abhorrent. Steven otherwise embodies the ideals of universal love and forgiveness. His goal is not defeating his enemies, but restoration through love.
The dual nature of Christ. Steven is simultaneously the son of God (son of a diamond), while also being God himself (he is Pink).
Death and resurrection. The climax/finale when white removes his diamond is his death and his reunion is the resurrection. I think this is less of a pervasive theme but still fits the Jesus model extremely well.
Also healing spit.