Why was The Last Temptation of Christ banned?

Ever wonder why 'The Last Temptation of Christ' was banned? Join us as we examine its author Nikos Kazantzakis, his ex-communication from the Greek Orthodox Church as well as the book's banning in the U.S. market followed by Christian protests of the later 1988 film.
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