This was in pretty bad taste.  But what may be worse is that this will
incident that does not represent Christianity will be used to further
promote anti-Christian sentiments and hatred.

jm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Connie Sellitto" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] OT: Easter bunnies in the age of Mel Gibson


> Sorry to have to break it to you guys, but there IS no Easter Bunny,
> and Easter IS about Jesus Christ.
>
> Having said this, I do not appreciate how this 'message'  was
> portrayed, if the account below is accurate.
>
> Blessed Easter!
>
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Wirt Atmar [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> >  >From today's Associated Press:
> >
> >=======================================
> >
> >Actors Whip Easter Bunny at Church Show
> >
> >GLASSPORT, Pa. (April 8) - A church trying to teach about the crucifixion
of
> >Jesus performed an Easter show with actors whipping the Easter bunny and
> >breaking eggs, upsetting several parents and young children.
> >
> >People who attended Saturday's performance at Glassport's memorial
stadium
> >quoted performers as saying, "There is no Easter bunny,'' and described
the
> >show as being a demonstration of how Jesus was crucified.
> >
> <snip>
>
> >"The program was for all ages, not just the kids. We wanted to convey
that
> >Easter is not just about the Easter bunny, it is about Jesus Christ,''
> >Bickerton said.
> >
> >=======================================
>
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