Happy Easter...

Be warned.  This is not you typical Easter blog.  (If you are easily offended, I apologize in advance and suggest you read something else today.)

I was looking for an image for our website page and just had a moment of understanding about why those who are not heavily active in the church think we are crazy.

So, there's the resurrected Jesus with a stick (to keep away flies?  disciples?  sinners?  or is it just the most fashionable accessory of the day?) who shows the divine ability to tie the most perfect sash...while, or course, keeping his manhood perfectly represented.

We may also have just the first hint of the greatness of disco, carried on by the white-suited,  finger-pointing, staying-alive interpretation of John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever.  The only thing they got wrong was the day of the week.

 Or, there's the blondish man (I can only assume blue eyes as well) who truly shows the resurrection power as a poor dark-skinned and eyed, first-century Jewish peasant becomes the white European savior everyone can respect.

(What he's expecting from the woman is up for discussion.)  I particularly like the southern style pink azaleas, the lovely framing of the door of the tomb, and the perfectly honed eternity circle of the stone.  Do I hear Architectural Digest anyone?

There's a whole series of Jesus the Friendly Ghost pictures.  Floating in and around graves, weirdly lighted, assisted by angels in some, transparent...our imaginations run wild.  Not very biblical, however, for not many show the "this isn't a ghost" aspect of the conversation.  

Resurrection as Hallmark slogan...

Resurrection as volcanic activity...

Resurrection as video game...

It's no wonder the phrase I hear most often from non-churched friends is Zombie Sunday.  We really need to 1) figure this out and 2) be able to articulate it and live it effectively...

Solutions to the puzzle of Easter will be accepted through the Easter season...or failing that, other really bad pictures that are fun may be posted...