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missroseroseIt is perhaps appropriate that Brian and I saw this on the rack at Fred Meyer on April Fools' Day; unfortunately, however, it is most definitely not a joke:
The Animated Passion of the Christ: For the Whole Family!
Featuring the crowd pleasing favorite, Blonde-Haired-Blue-Eyed-Long-Haired Jesus! And his ever-popular bouncing cheerful sidekicks, Beloved John and Betrayer Judas! Now with all-new songs: "The Kiss of Hate From One I Love", "A Heavy Cross (But I'm Shouldering On)", and, as we all watch Jesus' descent into bitterness and cynicism, "The King of Fools Wears a Crown of Thorns"! Don't miss this opportunity to show your children the "reality" of the crucifixion, without letting any of that pesky blood or gore or historical accuracy or "love thy neighbor" philosophy get in the way!
Okay, I'm done with the snark now. I suppose something like this was inevitable, given how many people were bringing their young children to see the uncut version of Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ, but still - aren't there better parts of Jesus' life to teach your kids about? His non-judgmental attitude, for instance? His denouncing of hypocrites and profiteers? His philosophy of nonviolence and love towards everyone? Why focus on the bloody end, especially with all the blood removed?
I dunno. I guess I can understand the idea of Jesus' crucifixion making his previous teachings all the more poignant - things that end, especially those that end violently, make a much deeper impression. Personally, though, I'd like to think of the whole thing as respecting someone who was willing to die (painfully) for their beliefs, rather than thinking of their death as an end unto itself that renders the rest of us unworthy.
I honestly don't think I've ever had a more appropriate post for this icon...
The Animated Passion of the Christ: For the Whole Family!
Featuring the crowd pleasing favorite, Blonde-Haired-Blue-Eyed-Long-Haired Jesus! And his ever-popular bouncing cheerful sidekicks, Beloved John and Betrayer Judas! Now with all-new songs: "The Kiss of Hate From One I Love", "A Heavy Cross (But I'm Shouldering On)", and, as we all watch Jesus' descent into bitterness and cynicism, "The King of Fools Wears a Crown of Thorns"! Don't miss this opportunity to show your children the "reality" of the crucifixion, without letting any of that pesky blood or gore or historical accuracy or "love thy neighbor" philosophy get in the way!
Okay, I'm done with the snark now. I suppose something like this was inevitable, given how many people were bringing their young children to see the uncut version of Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ, but still - aren't there better parts of Jesus' life to teach your kids about? His non-judgmental attitude, for instance? His denouncing of hypocrites and profiteers? His philosophy of nonviolence and love towards everyone? Why focus on the bloody end, especially with all the blood removed?
I dunno. I guess I can understand the idea of Jesus' crucifixion making his previous teachings all the more poignant - things that end, especially those that end violently, make a much deeper impression. Personally, though, I'd like to think of the whole thing as respecting someone who was willing to die (painfully) for their beliefs, rather than thinking of their death as an end unto itself that renders the rest of us unworthy.
I honestly don't think I've ever had a more appropriate post for this icon...
