Rev Ewen Souter, the vicar at St John’s Church in Horsham, West Sussex removed a creepy looking sculpture of Jesus because it was frightening children.
“The crucifix expressed suffering, torment, pain and anguish. It was a scary image, particularly for children. Parents didn’t want to walk past it with their kids, because they found it so horrifying. It wasn’t a suitable image for the outside of a church wanting to welcome worshippers. In fact, it was a real put-off. We’re all about hope, encouragement and the joy of the Christian faith. We want to communicate good news, not bad news, so we need a more uplifting and inspiring symbol than execution on a cross.”
George Carlin and Kevin Smith called it years ago, but none of us believed it would ever happen:
… LoL … that’s hilarious!
Comment by theophilogue — 7 January 2009 @ 3:05 am
I saw Dogma for the first time in ages the other day, and was always convinced that that particular scene was far too improbable and hence would be unlikely to ever happen.
I was obviously wrong.
Comment by null — 8 January 2009 @ 6:40 am