A report by The Daily Wire stated that the website cited restrictions on religious figures when rejecting “Jesus Is King,” “Holy Trinity,” “Virgin Mary,” and “Holy Spirit,” while allowing “Jesus is bad” and “Jesus is evil.”
"Coca-Cola faces renewed backlash from Christian consumers after viral videos claimed its online personalized can feature allowed messages such as “I love Satan” and “Satan is King” while rejecting phrases including “I love Jesus” and “Jesus is King.” . . .
"History of Similar Claims
"A comparable controversy arose in September 2024 involving Coca-Cola’s personalized can service. Viral posts and videos claimed the tool allowed “Satan” or “Allah” while blocking “Jesus.” Independent tests by Snopes found that “Jesus,” “Satan,” and “Allah” all returned the same rejection message citing restrictions on religious figures.
Reuters Fact Check examined the tool in October 2024 and reported that “Jesus loves you” and “Allah loves you” triggered identical rejection messages. Coca-Cola told Reuters that the tool “does not approve names or phrases that are religious in nature or are for political candidates, trademarks, or celebrities.” The company stated the specific religious names and phrases had already been designated for denial.
Lead Stories also tested the site in September 2024 and confirmed neither “Allah Loves You” nor “Jesus Loves You” was permitted, with the same rejection language applied.
Reports indicate that after the August 2026 videos spread, the moderation system began rejecting a broader range of previously accepted phrases, applying restrictions more consistently. Users noted the change in subsequent tests. The tool’s automated filter continues to operate under the company’s stated policy of neutrality on religious and political content." More...
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