Jesus Porn?

The Oklahoman in a report titled, “Controversial crucifix creates rift at Warr Acres church” points out a problem for the Catholic church as it confronts a sexual scandal of Biblical proportions.

The report also reveals the furor within an Oklahoma congregation as it confronts what some are calling “Jesus porn”.

The Rev. Philip Seeton of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Warr Acres, Oklahoma defends the crucifix, which is about 10 feet tall and hangs above the main altar. The good reverend says that the area of the crucifix in question is meant to depict Jesus’ abdomen “showing distension” and not a penis.

Yeah, Reverend, sure it is…

For comparison purposes, here is a picture of the original San Damiano cross, a common Catholic icon that originated in Italy in the 12th century.

And here is a full-sized picture of the “Okie version“.

By the way, the original is 22 inches x 16 inches while the “Okie version” is reportedly about ten feet tall, no mention of of width which is probably around six feet.

So what does the Monsignor Edward Weisenburger of the Oklahoma City Archdiocese think of the crucifix? Apparently he sees no problem with it and that means it will take someone higher in the pecking order of the Catholic church to “know it when you see it”.

Meantime, one of the comments to The Oklahoma report pretty much sums it up best, “He is risen…indeed.”