Looks like the whole Buddy Christ (From the K. Smith film "Dogma") concept might have been onto something. Allow me to present to you - Huggy Jesus!!

In addition to being the Son of God, He is also "Collectable, Soft and cuddly, Hypoallergenic, Machine washable!" (Or is He the Son of Man? I get that confused.)

Personally, I need a little bit of distance between myself and the Savior TM. I was glad when I heard that Mel Gibson wasn't going to portray Jesus in his dead language motif film. Christ should be neither huggy nor overly handsome. That's why Buddy Christ even makes me feel a little uneasy.

This reminds me of the time the Sinister Posse went to an SCA event at a church in Sarasota. In the church's hall, there was this soft sculpture crucified Jesus with no eyes. Imagine if you will, a Cabbage Patch Jesus - with no eyes. Creepy!