Church signs
I couldn't help but notice three of the worst church signs I've seen in quite some time:
“I can't wait to hug you on Sunday” - God
Jesus—Superman's superman
You know you are getting old when Happy Hour is nap time
Even without seeing denominational placards hanging next to these signs, most of you could probably make a fairly accurate guess as to the theology of each of these churches.
Many churches place sayings on their signs to raise intrigue in the mind of the so-called ‘passing pagan’ (such an endearing term, isn't it?). However, I wonder what the average non-Christian thinks when he/she reads such signs? I will make a guess in saying that these signs go a long way in reinforcing to the non-Christians why church is stupid, irrelevant, and a big waste of time. All are further reasons that they are indifferent, if not hostile, to their local church.
Of course, sin is the underlying reason why non-Christians are hostile to their local church and so, I am not sure these signs really help get to that issue. But, I am not suggesting that the church sign I saw traveling a few weeks back helps much either:
Hell—not just another warm vacation hotspot
(Ed: For some church posters more helpful to the non-Christian, check out the work of Outreach Media in their poster archive.)