THE Christian story has often been called "the greatest story ever told".
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Some have also called it the greatest story yet untold, meaning it's a message everywhere.
I am one of many, I'm sure, who constantly wonders "what is free speech?".
Recently we heard about Israel Folau's comments regarding a list of "sinners" bound for hell. I am not sure why he posted such a loud message.
The Bible does indicate that we all have sinned and have come short of the glory of God. Yet its positive message is that Easter is about Jesus, God's son, taking our place and offering a new life of forgiveness and purpose.
To my surprise, a few nights ago on A Current Affair, there was someone in Sydney running a hamburger shop and advertising their burgers with a picture of Jesus. Jesus was holding a cigarette in one hand and a glass of beer in the other and the advertisement stated crudely that "Jesus was hammered for His sins".
Reaction was divided: 48 per cent thought it was funny while 52 per cent were appalled by the disrespect shown.
It is not the first or last time Jesus has been mocked, laughed at and rejected.
The caption that caused me sadness was that he had been hammered for His sins. Christian theology and a key truth for all Christians is that He took our place, that it was our sins he suffered and died for.
How is it that disrespect of this kind can be allowed?