Some folks are going to find that picture offensive. Me too. Typically, I’m loathe to promote any image advocating an Anglo Jesus that pays no respect to the fact that Jesus was actually Middle Eastern. But you know me. I’m edgy. I’m provocative. I’m post-modern.
Wait, wait, wait. Take that last one back. Star Wars happened “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” So I guess it really isn’t post-anything. That would make me historically-intergalactic more than post-modern. I hope I get to put that on a PhD application someday.
Anywho…rafting sandals aside, that’s a deeply spiritual picture for me. A lot of fundamentalists out there probably think Jesus would never associate with Storm Troopers, but au contraire. Indeed, Jesus associated with Huts (tax collectors), Self-righteous and hypocritical Jedi (Pharisees), and Lepers (Jawas and Sand People). Jesus could even be seen sharing meals with scum and villainy at Mos Eisley on a regular basis. Can I get an Amen up in here!?!?!?!?!?!!!!
If nothing else, in a world where all kinds of narcissistic fools sport blinged out crosses, isn’t it nice to see Jesus humbly sporting a wooden piece?
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