Can't You Read The Sign?

Before we get started, I'd just like to know why it is that whenever I go to make a fresh post on this infernal blog I always forget my password?!? I've had to reset the password about three times in a row because it won't stick in the brain. At least I don't have to worry about hackers...

In a recent article about the 'Jesus: All About Life' campain it makes the astounding claim that 3 out of 10 churches who participated had their Jesus banners stolen. I find this both amusing and worrying. It's funny to think that there is a certain section of the public who believe that simply stealing a lot of plastic banners with Jesus' name on them will make Christianity disappear. On the other hand, it is worrying that so many people acting independently (note: I'm assuming independent action as I haven't been made aware of any coordinated anti-Christian campaign on our banners) are willing to commit a felony (theft or willful damage) against those churches participating in a multi-denominational evangelism campaign. Most people will no doubt say that stealing a few signs is not serious. But I think it is very serious. At the very least in Australian society church property used to be sacrosanct. I know that these days we cannot expect any special treatment in a post-modern age, but does it strike anyone else as worrying that crimes are being committed against Christians on a grand scale because of their beliefs? Will we soon have to watch for arsonists at evangelistic services? Will ministers have their throats cut? What will tomorrow bring...