Me: Hey Jesus, did you hear about that photo of a certain Maike Domingo, of a girl in shorts who posed in a sexy-ish manner on the cross?
Jesus: Oh hello. Haven’t chatted with you in a while. But yeah, of course I know about it. I’m all-knowing remember? So even before she had the impulse to do that, I already knew she would do it.
Me: Then surely you also know about the 1,106 (and growing) comments on the photo — a lot of them calling the girl stupid, blasphemous, vulgar and so on?
Jesus: Yep.
Me: Well, since you’re obviously the object of blasphemy, and these commenters are defending the honor and sanctity of the cross, what can you say about it?
Jesus: Oh, I already said something two thousand years ago about those without sin casting the first stone, but the people casting the stones don’t really think it applies to them. Also, I don’t see anything blasphemous about the photo. The girl was just having fun, and she looked pretty decent. Although she may be a bit attention-starved as some of the comments implied, but that’s no excuse for calling on her to be stoned or to be nailed herself.
Me: The way these people are talking, they seem to think that you’re all fuming and foaming at the mouth up there in heaven.
Jesus: What? Me? Fuming and foaming? Whatever gave them that idea?
Me: They seem to be pretty convinced that you’re grossly offended by these types of displays.
Jesus: (laughs) That’s the most ridiculous notion in the world. In fact, this photo is pretty tame compared to some others.
Me: Really? There are others?
Jesus: Oh, lots and lots and lots. Take this photo of Raquel Welch taken by Terry O’Neil way back in 1970, for example:
Me: Oh my, we should hide this photo from all those rabid commenters.
Jesus: You can’t. It’s Google-able. Anyway, there’s even this painting from a (take note) Christian Art Blogger, Matt Stone:
Me: Oh but that’s different. That’s painting. That’s art.
Jesus: Tell that to the stone-casters of Mideo Cruz then. The point is, people have been making fun of me ever since I helped them get drunk on that wedding in Cana. But whatever gave them the idea that I would take offense? I didn’t take offense then, and neither will I take offense now. If these people really understood me, they would understand that. They should read and internalize this nifty little story about Offending God.
Me: Umm, that’s my blog.
Jesus: So?
Me: Some people might think it’s shameless self-promotion.
Jesus: It would be if you were promoting it. But it’s me promoting it, not you.
Me: But not everyone’s going to see it that way.
Jesus: Oh don’t mind them. They can go to hell. Anyway, have you seen these? These are hilarious.
Me: Okay, I think we better stop now.
Jesus: But there are lots more on Google Images. Dang, I should have created Larry Page and Sergey Brin two thousand years ago.
Me: This is getting weird now. Bye Jesus, gotta go.
Jesus: Okay, but don’t be a stranger. And remember, I’m watching you.
This is very offensive and disrespectful to people who are Christians/Catholic. Very blasphemous also. We should all show respect for our neighbor’s religions and faiths.
Oh, Jesus doesn't think so. And I'm with him on this one. Lighten up.
in my opinion, those people who posted the comments calling for the crucifixion, stoning, etc of the girl are probably doing so because of a misplaced sense of self-righteousness, probably even arrogance, thinking that they are above such things, that they will never do anything so "blasphemous." what's funny is, their acts are blasphemous themselves. didn't christ teach to turn the other cheek? to forgive? not to judge others because not one person is worthy? yet here they are, ready to cast the first stone without even thinking "what the fuck would jesus do?"
a) Not sure if that's a sexy pose. For all we know, she's just trying to balance herself
b) What's wrong with shorts? At least 3 women in that picture are wearing them, one of them of similar length.
c) Putting crosses in the middle of a park is asking for it.
d) Why get angry, the girl already forfeited her life beyond death?
e) Just wait for lightning to strike, divine justice and all that
Surah 4:157 Holy Qur*an
And [for] their saying, "Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah ." And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain.