Catholics outraged as church billboard shows

[Still Waters]

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.

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[The Silver Thong]

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Edited December 17, 2009 by The Silver Thong

[Rhungobains]

That's pretty funny. Any reason for a whinge some people.

[Ryinrea]

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

[Professor Buzzkill]

This sign was vandalised last night. I thought it was funny.

[Dying Seraph]

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?

[MARAB0D]

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...

[Sir Wearer of Hats]

Speaking as a Catholic - I found it funny.