Friday, 05 December 2008
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German Churches Not Sweet on Milk Chocolate Jesus
by mr palmA German businessman had a unique idea to bring Christianity back into his country's mainstream culture: sell milk chocolate figures of Jesus. Frank Oynhausen created the confection in question, the Chocolate GoldJesus, to be the first in a line of chocolate spiritual items meant to "recollect the values exemplified and taught by Jesus" and place them into society again.
However, churches in Germany aren't sweet on his idea. A local Christian leader declared that the chocolate Savior is "ruining the symbol of Jesus himself." (Reuters article)
What do you think about the Chocolate GoldJesus: high-calorie blasphemy or delicious fun?
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I've already seen a few posts about this. I don't necessarily see it as blasphemy. I would probably eat a chocolate Jesus. I think it's an interesting idea. It adds a whole new dimension to his teaching us to eat his body and drink his blood.
I get one of these every year for Easter. Nothing new to me.
Most definitely delicious fun
I doubt I would be offended by that...I don't really see any reason to get upset about it. Though I can understand where people are coming from....it looks delicious to me!
LOL it's kind of weird
I don't think it's bad... I probably wouldn't get it, simply for the fact that it would probably be cheaper to get regular chocolate. I think it's kind funny that the issue is against the chocolate Jesus. I find that in America, we christianize everything. Can't have regular mints... have to have Testamints, your caribeaners are fish shaped, and tissues have scripture verses on them ... (I suppose that's one way to get in someone's face about Jesus!), we even have typing paper! it seems like in America we "fix" the things of the world by christianizing them. Anyway, I just find it interesting that while that is the norm here... it is being looked down upon in Germany.
....People will always find something to cry about when it comes to Jesus.
'Jesus on a fan...BLASPHEMY!'
'Jesus on a sticker....BLASPHEMY!'
'Jesus in a book....BLASPHEMY! Oh wait...the Bible, right...BLASPHEMY!'
mmm Chocolate Jesus.
The only reason I think people would object is that you could in theory bite Jesus' head off.
Oh Brother.
I don't know about going so far as Blasphemy. But I wouldn't eat one. It seems... disrespectful.
Do they offer a dark chocolate Jesus? I bet he'd be happier to know you're getting antioxidants while consuming a delicious, chocolaty idol.
Also, is Chocolate Jesus hallow inside?
What y'all have to understand is that Germany is...way more devoutly Christian than most of you will ever be. There's seriously a church on every corner, and if you're visiting people you know, they'll probably show you every one they find remotely interesting (ie. all of them). Most German shops aren't even open on Sunday, so don't bother to think you're going somewhere. Because you're not lol.
@methodElevated@xanga - LOL. "Hallowed by thy...delicious...chocolate Jesus!"
@HeartOfPandora@xanga - I'm glad someone liked my pun. ;)
@Wait_by_Moonlight@xanga - That's not the only thing you could get a taste of Jesus of... *cracks up laughing*
Right...BLASPHEMY!
Think about it this way: Would Jesus eat a chocolate YOU?
you bet he would. Go choco-christ!
"Chocolate Jesus?! NOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM-"
"Pastor, what are you eating?"
"NOMNOMNOM - O HAI? dis is chocolate Jesus!"
That's when church attendance starts to drop by the ten thousands.
I think Chocolate Jesus would end up as the Mother of all Jesus jokes. Seriously, as much as I love (and I really mean LOVE) poking fun at the idea of Chocolate Jesus... this could turn out bad, maybe. No one's gonna take Christianity seriously after they're nomnom-ing on the Savior's head.
But then again, after all the stupid crap like Televangelism, hating on Homosexuals, and Christian mass marketing (BLASPHEMY!), it's no wonder why some people don't take us seriously anymore.
I'm too lazy to compile all replies, but I lol'd at everyone's jokes XD
@NoHeroesForTomorrow@xanga -
I understand that, but, I also think given the season, things are more acceptable. Because Christmas is viewed as a Christian holiday, Jesus is expected to be displayed more than usual. Just like we have chocolate bunnies at easter time (not I'm comparing Jesus to bunnies)...I have a feeling it would be more of a seasonal thing, and people would not necessarily be as critical of it as they would if say the Jesus chocolate were being eaten in June. I don't think it would be very profitable to make them other than Christmas.
I'd love to bite Jesus' head off, just for shits and giggles. (I don't mean disrespect, it would just be HILARIOUS)
How is this offensive again?
I've eaten chocolates in the shape of Buddha, and as a Buddhist I'm not offended. I think they're adorable XD
@Errborne@xanga - Good point.
I'm more concerned about the lack of Christianity in Germany than a lack of common sense on the part of a business man who at least had his heart in the right place, especially given the country's history with the church. I hear tell that only adults / the elderly attend church regularly because they get the say and youth are bored out of their skulls with the tradtional music and style of worship and they only attend on holidays. Sounds like they need a Christian Rammstein. Somebody who could rock'n'roll them into the doors and a preacher who cared more for the future of the church than pleasing the adults and/or elderly. The German I know might have a sweet tooth the size of Texas, but I don't think even he would eat a chocolate Jesus. I suggest another shape instead of a chocolate Jesus and a card with a picture of Jesus and a verse or two. I don't think it's either, to answer your question.
@xxmissbettyxx@xanga - best response on here!
Wow, I see idolity and legalism is popular in Germany...
However, maybe now atheists will have a craving for Jesus.
"Ja! Diese Schocolader Jesus schmekt sehr gut!"
I just don't understand how the guy thought a chocolate Jesus would change peoples hearts. It must be delicious, but it can't change your heart.
@Katja88@xanga - thanks!