Men often take the name of Jesus to the most common places.
I went to a very strange school for undergraduate - the University of Notre Dame. The school seeks to develop a lot of nostalgia in its students. While Notre Dame claims to be a Christian (albeit Catholic) institution, as I reflect on my experiences there, I find the school to be markedly Anti-Christ.
One think I can't stand about Notre Dame is the use term "Touchdown Jesus". There is a huge mural of Christ on the side of the main library at ND. From the football stadium, the mural is directly behind the goal posts. Given that Notre Dame is a school noted for its football tradition, students "affectionately" give the name of this mural, "Touchdown Jesus". I hate this.
Jesus is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. He is not a mascot that should be pulled out and cheered to for sporting success. Jesus is THE CHRIST - forever to be praised. He is I AM.
Touchdown Jesus is another Jesus and is thus Anti-Christ. He is the Notre Damic friend who encourages football success, is OK with Saturday night drunkenness, leads mass on Sunday morning, looks over your shoulder when you have an exam, and answers prayers offered by candle at the grotto.
The real Jesus Christ is the infinitely better, awesome, creator and King! The Alpha and the Omega. The Prince of Peace. Mighty God. From Everlasting to Everlasting. The Ancient of Days forever to be praised! Amen.
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