In the blogoshpere there is alot of rant and raving about the WoldNetDaily’s article PETA stages ‘crucifixion’ at cathedral. Apparently Christians are a bit upset of the fact that the animal rights group PeTA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) dared to use the suffering and death of Jesus Christ as a comparative of the suffering and killing of animals.
Here is an excerpt of that article…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna, News24 reported, called the action a “completely unacceptable falsification of the religious dimension of Good Friday.”
The statement said that while PETA may have good intentions, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ was not suited “to transport secondary messages.”
.. Of course PeTA had good intentions. Despite of what some ultra conservatives may think, PeTA is not out to get or hurt anyone.
Now my question is this. What would Christ do?
Isn’t this exactly what Christ did in his teachings? Didn’t Jesus himself teach using parables and use comparatives to promote his message?
PeTA’s demonstration did nothing more than follow in Christ’s footsteps.
EOM
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