Some preacher here in AL has decided to put himself in a coffin for a couple days to "arise" on Easter. This is somehow supposed to be symbolic for his congregation (aren't they lucky!). The news made a point to say he will not have any bathroom access.
Also...
I got a postcard notice on my door inviting me to come "experience Good Friday" at some lame church. I can "share in the same sights, sounds, smells and tastes that Jesus might have experienced on his way to the cross." Doesn't that sound fun? I wonder if they will use wheels.
Oh ha! I read that out loud to my husband - we both just laughed.
If there is a real Jesus, it HAS to be amusing to see all the bizarre things done in remembrance of him. I would envision a Jesus with jaw dropping open.
I still remember a catalog product a few years ago that was intended to be purchased by Christian summer camps. It was a little plastic gun that shot a little sponge cut in the shape of a cross. I could just see all the children shooting their crosses at each other.
My former MIL gave all five of her grandkids super soaker water guns at the cottage one year. She told them they had to say a bible verse before they used them each time. Guess how many bible verses got said.
wish to drag this witnessing event on for a few years with different embellishments so as to persuade future admirers. Now don't start asking for donations or crowd funding for that new church/business you've dreamed up.
I respectfully request that you keep the total version count to seven or less so as not to embarrass Joseph Smith by exceeding his productivity in the dupe the dopes department.