Still Waters Posted December 17, 2009 #1 Share Posted December 17, 2009 For some people Christmas remains a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, but the virgin birth is one part of the Christmas story that can cause controversy, even within the church.A billboard at a New Zealand church has become the talk of the town for depicting a downcast Joseph lying beside Mary in bed with the heading 'Poor Joseph.God was a hard act to follow'. Church vicar Archdeacon Glynn Cardy said the sign was intended to challenge stereotypes about the way Jesus was conceived and get people talking about the Christmas story, but not everyone has taken it that way. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted December 17, 2009 #2 Share Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) gigglesnort Edited December 17, 2009 by The Silver Thong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhungobains Posted December 17, 2009 #3 Share Posted December 17, 2009 That's pretty funny. Any reason for a whinge some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryinrea Posted December 17, 2009 #4 Share Posted December 17, 2009 (edited) Giggle snort, I doubt it was a Virgin Birth, they had gotten it own . How do they think Jesus was conceived? It was no Virgin birth that is for sure. Edited December 17, 2009 by Ryinrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Buzzkill Posted December 17, 2009 #5 Share Posted December 17, 2009 This sign was vandalised last night. I thought it was funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dying Seraph Posted December 18, 2009 #6 Share Posted December 18, 2009 So, are they upset with Church vicar Archdeacon Glynn Cardy for being a "heretical Christian" and bringing this up? Or do you think they would they be just as upset if an individual from an opposing belief system designed it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARAB0D Posted December 18, 2009 #7 Share Posted December 18, 2009 So, are they upset with Church vicar Archdeacon Glynn Cardy for being a "heretical Christian" and bringing this up? Or do you think they would they be just as upset if an individual from an opposing belief system designed it? Perhaps some American tourists... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted December 18, 2009 #8 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Speaking as a Catholic - I found it funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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