Sir Elton John has claimed Jesus was a "super-intelligent gay man" in an interview with a US magazine.

The singer also told Parade Jesus was "compassionate", forgiving and "understood human problems.

A spokesman for the Church of England said: "Sir Elton’s reflection that Jesus calls us all to love and forgive is one shared by all Christians."

According to Kabbalists, Homosexuality Comes from the Breaking of the Souls