Christ as sports guru for kids

Jesus has got game.

They’re called Jesus Inspirational Sports Statues. Each features Jesus Christ engaged in one of 12 different sports, from soccer to track to gymnastics, with two children.

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… The imported color statues, about 6 inches tall, have been a hit, … said Frank Pollicino of Nesconset, N.Y., who sells them and other goods on his Web site www.catholicshopper.com.

“These really have outsold everything that I do,” Pollicino said today from his Long Island store. “This is going to sit on a child’s dresser where normally you have images of God. I think it’s an inspiration to people.”

The Web site calls the statues “the perfect gift for every young Catholic athlete or coach. . . . a wonderful way to reinforce Jesus ‘as friend’ in everyday activities.”

Jesus statues got game / Inspirational figurines depict Christ as sports guru for kids

I hope no one is offended. That would be as silly as jailing a dedicated teacher for calling a Teddy Bear Mohammed.

There’s more, from another company. Jesus sports action figures:

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source – WeAreFishermen.com

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Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

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