Christians have criticized an event in San Francisco, Ca. that invited contestants to enter a "Hunky Jesus" competition, calling it distasteful and offensive.

There were at least a thousand people in attendance for the controversial annual contest in San Francisco - the 2014 "Hunky Jesus" Competition, which saw a number of people dressed in costumes and carrying props that mocked Jesus, while others dressed as Mary, nuns, or other figures of the Christian faith.

"First, Jesus isn't dead. He's hot," is one particularly offensive quote from the flyer promoting the event.

The event is sponsored by a group of gay men posing as nuns called Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. This year's gathering celebrated their 35th anniversary, and organizers decided to hold the controversial event on Easter Sunday at Hellman Hollow in Golden Gate Park, seemingly hoping to offend Christians.

"If men dressed as nuns and a Hunky Jesus contest on Easter Sunday makes sense, and you don't currently live in San Francisco, move here immediately," the promotion of the event said.

A parade of people wore decorative Easter bonnets, with many dressed as drag queen nuns. Others sought to portray themselves as a "Foxy Mary," and "Hunky Jesus."

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have been around since its inception in 1979. They are known for their demonstrations, and street performance organizations that uses drag and religious imagery. Since their establishment they have worn the attire of nuns in public to draw attention to their message.

Starting in 1995, the group began their Easter Sunday mockery, choosing Easter to celebrate their anniversary to cause maximum offense to Christians The event features a 13-stop pub-crawl that parodies Stations of the Cross. "We adore thee, O Christ," they shout through the demonstration.

The Catholic Church in San Francisco has protested the methods of the group since 1982, but the group has simply grown more bold as they gain more attention.

The man who won this year's "Hunky Jesus" contest encouraged every one in the audience to "twerk," which is a derogatory dance move that was made known to the mainstream media by pop singer Miley Cyrus.