What do you make of this? It looked to me like a cross burning on the porch of a fairly well appointed home, but is it? Well, yes and no. It seems that the marketing genius at the American Family Association (of Tupelo, MS) forgot what the burning cross means to most folks. The caption “Let Your ‘Light’ Shine for Christ This Christmas” makes perfect sense to these people. As far as I remember the cross is the Easter symbol; the Manger is the symbol of Christmas, but what do I know. Maybe the Manger didn't have that certain look the folks at the AFA were going for. Here’s the copy appearing on the website:
Looking for an effective way to express your Christian faith this Christmas season to honor our Lord Jesus? Now you can.... with the "Original Christmas Cross" yard decoration.
Light up your front yard, porch, patio, driveway, business, organization or church this holiday season with a stunning Christmas cross.
This beautiful Christmas Cross is 5.5 feet tall, with 210 individual ultra bright lights. SHIPPING IS INCLUDED!
Assembles in just minutes! Includes simple instructions and requires only a screwdriver. The cross is compact when not in use. And of course, it's weather-proof.
Decorate this holiday season with the Original Christmas Cross to remind your friends, family, neighbors, and all who drive by your home, office, or church of the real meaning of Christmas. You won't find the Original Christmas Cross in stores, so order online today!
Suggested ‘donation’ is $81.85
Looking at the price, do you think that the free shipping is already included in your ‘donation’? Oh, and don’t forget the War on Christmas is in full swing thanks to Bill O’ the clown, and AFA’s Donald Wildmon.
You just can’t make this stuff up.
I think they were going for the "burning bush" effect - you know - burning but not consumed.
ReplyDeleteThese people are obsessed with only two things - 'Merry Christmas' should replace 'Happy Holidays' because it makes the baby Jesus cry, and gay people.
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