Cool Buddy Jesus Christ statue,in a catholic church,acceptable face of Christianity,JC the saviour,from Ben Affleck,Matt Damon Dogma comedy film
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Tony Smith / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
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3216 x 3378 px | 27.2 x 28.6 cm | 10.7 x 11.3 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
30 November 2009More information:
Buddy Christ is a parody religious icon in the film Dogma. In the film, he is part of a campaign ("Catholicism Wow!") to renew the image of (and interest in) the Catholic Church. Viewing the crucifix image as "wholly depressing", the Church, led by Cardinal Glick (George Carlin) decides to retire it, and creates Buddy Christ as a more uplifting image of Jesus Christ. The icon consists of a statue of Jesus, smiling and winking while pointing at onlookers with one hand and giving the thumbs-up sign with the other hand. The Buddy Christ was later produced as an action figure and a bobblehead