Re: Jesus says: Purchase these fine products

these people are idiots.  anything one would need to nail jesus to the cross can
be had at home depot for a fraction of the cost.  smart consumers, i think
not.

-g

Quoting cpratt-UYko1UTVIqz2fBVCVOL8/[email protected]:

> Or else.
> 
> -x
> 
> 
> Christians Show Passion for 'Passion' Products 
>  
>  
> Feb 20, 5:51 pm ET 
> 
> Bob Tourtellotte
> LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mel Gibson's film "The Passion of the Christ" is 
> ringing up sales for tie-in products ranging from "witness cards" with
> prayers 
> on them to "nail" pendants that signify the spikes driven through the hands 
> and feet of Jesus Christ.
> 
> The movie about the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus has sparked heated 
> debate about its religious themes even before its debut on Ash Wednesday next
> 
> week. But Christians have not only thrown their support behind the film, they
> 
> are putting their money into religious-themed "Passion" products, too.
> 
> Dwight Robinson, marketing chief for Southern California's Bob Siemon Designs
> 
> which is making "Passion" jewelry, including the nail necklace, said the 
> company has sold over 1 million of the witness cards since they went on sale
> 
> in January.
> 
> The cards feature discussions on such topics as "Why Christ Died For You"
> plus 
> prayers.
> 
> Along with the cards, the company is selling a cross pendant, bracelet,
> coffee 
> mugs with Aramaic inscriptions and a key ring via the "Passion" Web site and
> 
> in specialty retailers like Christian bookstores. But it is the nail pendant,
> 
> which comes in two sizes and feature a saying from Isaiah on its side, that
> is 
> among the best-selling items.
> 
> "If you see someone wearing a nail, that is really going to cause someone to
> 
> ask 'What is that?"' Robinson said. "It gives the wearer the opportunity to 
> share their faith."
> 
> Bob Siemon specializes in Christian products and made the popular WWJD (What
> 
> Would Jesus Do?) bracelets a few years back.
> 
> Robinson said the "Passion" jewelry hit retailers only five days ago. The 
> company has shipped 100,000 pieces and is producing 10,000 a day as demand 
> increases.
> 
> Beyond being simply thought-provoking, the nail pendant is fast becoming 
> something else for today's youth. "It's actually pretty cool," said Tom
> Biggs, 
> founder of Datomana.com, a seller of "Christian t-shirts with a surfing 
> attitude."
> 
> "Products with Christian themes have acquired a much more contemporary
> design, 
> which is in keeping with the attitudes and lifestyles of today's youth," he 
> said.
> 
> Biggs said over the past 20 years, clothes displaying designer labels have in
> 
> many cases given way to apparel with personal message that allow people to 
> express their beliefs while still being fashionable.
> 
> "This is a way to express yourself in a non-commercial way, which ultimately
> 
> is what personal beliefs are," Biggs said. "Personal beliefs are not 
> commercial."
> 
> Citing statistics from the Christian Booksellers Association, Robinson said 
> the domestic market for Christian-related products is about $5.6 billion 
> annually, giving the jewelry, mugs, cards, and a "Passion" book a huge market
> 
> to tap. 
> 
> 
> 
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