To be honest, the kids did not throw Baby Jesus.
They threw the Virgin Mary. And they didn’t throw her so much as they smacked her around then threw her across the room during a game of “Pirates, Ninjas and Zombies,” wherein the girls use all their Fischer Price Little People, including the Nativity set, to act out some sort of bizarre post-apocalyptic scenario on the living room floor.
Now I know it seems strange that I, the family Buddhist/atheist, would be the one to complain about tossing Bible figures around the house, but you must understand. While I am not a practitioner of any religion (and Buddhism is not religion, since it makes no mention of a deity), I do feel it’s only polite to show respect for those who do believe, and to not desecrate the symbols of their religion. A lot of wars could be averted if only we all showed each other a bit of respect, regardless of each other’s race, creed, gender, sexual preference, political persuasion and religion.
Besides, getting hit in the back of the head by a flying Fischer Price Virgin Mary really hurts.
Starting this Thursday, I will begin posting episodes in a new series. Well, actually it’s an old series, something I drew waaaaaay back in the day before there were such things as “web” comics. Keep your eyes peeled, watch this space, and stay tuned. On Thursday, Rats! begins.
I can’t wait. I was at college at the same time as you were. Heck, we were neighbors for a time and I really loved reading RATS.
I’ll be back on Thursday.
vtpaladin,
Yes, we were neighbors, weren’t we? Good to hear from you again! I hope you had a great weekend, and enjoy the blast from the past 😉