What It's Like Living in the South (U.S) Easter Week
Apparently, Jesus loves Mr. Pibb and Coke.
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I don't know, @VictoriaNotes. I do find the message of the story ("Jesus committing suicide by proxy. and then everyone was framed and shamed" ) to be disturbing but to me it's a fiction, just like pagan religions with shops with psychic readings and magic charms. So depending on who is with me, I roll my eyes at how ridiculous it is, and sigh because I feel sorry for people who find this to be a positive reflection of their religion. I mean, it's so simplistic that it's like a project kids would do in first grade, isn't it? It's so sad.
Lauren
Level 8
Mar 30, 2018
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I agree, and it bothers me the number of people who seem to take glee in the suffering of Jesus ... they get a thrill with the additional nuance of torture shown in Mel Gibson's movie. Not to mention the way it creates a chasm in the parent/child relationship with the "God gave his only son" stuff. But if I complained to my store about their display, it would only make them dig in their heels and be defensive.
@VictoriaNotes Actually, I can imagine the shit-storm if it was just Jewish - or even Hindu. 
@VictoriaNotes Well, since they are offering Easter eggs and Easter bunnies, how would they like to be told they are celebrating a pagan festival, honouring the godess Eostre, symbolised by a rabbit or hare? One of the oldest resurrection myths is Egyptian Horus. Born on 25 December, Horus and his damaged eye became symbols of life and rebirth. Mithras was born on what we now call Christmas day, and his followers celebrated the spring equinox. In the Old Testament we see the Israelites baking sweet buns for an idol, and religious leaders trying to put a stop to it. The early church clergy also tried to put a stop to sacred cakes being baked at Easter. In the end, in the face of defiant cake-baking pagan women, they gave up and blessed the cake instead. Yep. Easter is a pagan festival, that has survived by cunningly putting on the robes of Christianity. Print this out and display it in that store!! 
They're worshipping consumerism and we know who their real good is.
farmboy2017
Level 7
Mar 30, 2018
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I think it would have been far more awesome if they had a huge wine display...with a sign that said It's a miracle...this was water yesterday!
Humanity4all
Level 6
Mar 31, 2018
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BeeHappy
Level 9
Mar 30, 2018
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I don't believe Coca Cola would approve. Someone should call them and complain.
@sassygirl3869 Well, I'm afraid no one from the area is likely to complain.
no-they sound like the Berkshire Hathaway company with Christian doctrine that forced me to retire.
@VictoriaNotes Wow. I've been living the displays for years here in Texas, but that article was stupefying. I couldn't even finish it. {{{ heavy sighs }}}
Jnei:
@sassygirl3869 I don't think Jesus would be that happy about it, either!
School's out for Good Friday and a Passion procession shuts down one of the bigger streets for 1-2 hours.
HumanNOTRobot
Level 4
Mar 30, 2018
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What can you mix holy Mr. Pibb with?
KingofHarts
Level 7
Mar 30, 2018
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@VictoriaNotes "true story"
You can aloways tell the cross of Jesus because he had a purple robe and he was so damned much bigger than anyone else. He was always there right in the middle.
Someone should push a shopping cart into that just to see what happens.
DenoPenno
Level 9
Mar 30, 2018
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Don't remind the religious believers that crucifixion was used for tens of thousands of Rome's enemies, so no one got to one up someone else, "My cross is bigger than yours! Na, na, nana, na!"
A Coke and a crucifixion (gotta say that last word fast).
godef
Level 7
Mar 30, 2018
3
@VictoriaNotes Perfect!
I would figure out some way to play the Kink's Lola right by that dsiplay as louldly as possible, then sit back and watch heads explode.
Source:
jeffy
Level 7
Mar 31, 2018
1
Ah the Uk version of that song is different. After they recorded it the BBC ask them to re-do it as they were censorship problems with the lyrics. So Ray had to go back and change the words from coca-cola to cherry-cola (the bbc has no advertising allowed)
And Mr. Dollar (or whatever currency is being used). We have a teller at our bank who is noted for being a grump. She always has a big gold and jewel encrusted cross around her neck. Look at the Hobby Lobby ads and you will also see religious jewlery for sale.
JackPedigo
Level 9
Mar 31, 2018
1
I've posted this more than once (elsewhere) and just realized those cross pieces are entirely impossible. rofl Unless they're supported by magical thinking.
RavenCT
Level 9
Mar 30, 2018
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@VictoriaNotes Holy Crap! (Truly holy crap)
@VictoriaNotes Oh empty boxes ....
Store Manager Steve Logue---
"It’s a display like another display. It does not hurt that my faith goes along with it,” Logue said.
He says "everyone seems to be enjoying the display."
Really Steve? Everyone?
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