CNN (Nov. 14) "LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- A talking Jesus doll has been turned down by the Marine Reserves' Toys for Tots program."A Los Angeles company offered to donate 4,000 of the 1-foot-tall dolls, which quote Bible verses, for distribution to needy children this holiday season."
Jesus doll threatens children ...
The battery-powered Jesus recites Scripture such as "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again,"Love your neighbor as yourself."
"As a government entity, Marines "don't profess one religion over another," Grein said Tuesday. "We can't take a chance on sending a talking Jesus doll to a Jewish family or a Muslim family."
Grein questioned whether children would welcome a gift designed for religious instruction, "Kids want a gift for the holiday season that is fun," he said.
Michael La Roe, director of business development for the Valencia-based Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co. said charity's decision left him "surprised and disappointed."
Surprised? How's life in a fog?
Alas, the update ...
Toys for Tots to Accept Jesus Dolls After All
AP - Toys for Tots originally rejected talking Jesus dolls but will now accept them.
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 16) "The Marine Reserves' Toys for Tots program has decided to accept a donation of Bible-quoting Jesus dolls, reversing course after saying earlier this week that it couldn't take them.
"The talking Jesus doll issue has been resolved," the organization announced on its Web site Wednesday. "Toys for Tots has found appropriate places for these items. We have notified the donor of our willingness to handle this transaction."
"The short note on the Web site did not explain what it would do with the dolls."
Are they open to suggestions?
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