Toys for Tots Rejects Jesus Doll (ROFLMAO--Great Headline!)

[Whoa_Nelly]

The Fundies keep trying...

on edit: Wonder what the RaptureReady gang would have to say about this... :eyes:
http://tinyurl.com/ybymu7

Toys for Tots Rejects Jesus Doll
By Associated Press
3 hours ago

LOS ANGELES - A talking Jesus doll has been turned down by the Marine Reserves' Toys for Tots program.

A suburban Los Angeles company offered to donate 4,000 of the foot-tall dolls, which quote Bible verses, for distribution to needy children this holiday season. The battery-powered Jesus is one of several dolls manufactured by one2believe, a division of the Valencia-based Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co., based on Biblical figures.

But the charity balked because of the dolls' religious nature.

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"The idea was for them to be three-dimensional teaching tools for kids," La Roe said. "I believe as a churchgoing person, anyone can benefit from hearing the words of the Bible."

According to the company's Web site, the button-activated, bearded Jesus, dressed in hand-sewn cloth outfits and sandals, recites Scripture such as "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again" and "Love your neighbor as yourself." It has a $20 retail value.

Grein also questioned whether children would welcome a gift designed for religious instruction. "Kids want a gift for the holiday season that is fun," he said.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

1. "Kids want a gift for the holiday season that is fun,"

God bless the Marine Corps.

Y'know, I was called to play a gig for a Toys for Tots charity party at some rich guy's house...People bring toys, and eat fancy food while we play holiday music. I wasn't going to do it, because it was a 6 hour gig, and wouldn't pay nearly as well as other stuff that will probably come in. But now I think I'll do it...

[Whoa_Nelly]

2. Excellent GoG!

:thumbsup:

[LTR]

3. "Tickle-Me Jesus" is the hot toy this year

Talking Jesus is soooo last year!

[Whoa_Nelly]

4. I prefer the Dancing Jesus!

[Bossy Monkey]

5. "I tell you that before the cock crows, you will deny my talking action figure three times."

Yes, I know I'm going straight to hell. Or would be, were there such a place...:)