Reach Out and Touch Faith (Lyric Challenge)

by Batak Beatrix

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“Your own personal Jesus! Someone to hear your prayers, someone who cares!”

It was plastered all over the news and morning papers. Nobody quite knew if they were an elaborate joke masterminded by an anti-religious group, or if it originated from the Church itself in an attempt to bring religion back to the masses. No group was coming forward to claim it, but somehow everyone knew about it, from the papers to the Sunday school groups.

Crowds teemed around storefronts, outraged old ladies, bemused teenagers, and incredulous window shopping soccer moms alike. All stood buzzing about, waiting for the unveiling of this scandalous figure, going on sale for $49.99 at a retailer near you.

I wondered what their motivation was, as they pushed their way into the stores, looking for their own “Personal Jesus”. Was it the need to be a part of the hype; a Cabbage Patch Doll for a new generation? Or was it something more, a desperate cry to find faith in a world that has none?

And they say you can’t buy salvation.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Reach Out and Touch Faith (Lyric Challenge)

    Batak Beatrix's Buddy Icon Batak Beatrix

    Posted 9 months ago

    Disclaimer: This story is not intended to offend any group. That being said, lyrics are from “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode.

  2. Reach Out and Touch Faith (Lyric Challenge)

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 9 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This is awesome. And that is one great song. Great job.

  3. Reach Out and Touch Faith (Lyric Challenge)

    blueyedwonder's Buddy Icon blueyedwonder

    Posted 9 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    haha. nice last line. and the cabbage patch doll simile.

  4. Reach Out and Touch Faith (Lyric Challenge)

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 9 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Yes, a very fun send-up of mass marketed religion, I thought. It reminded me of the ‘Buddy Jesus’ from ‘Dogma’.

  5. Reach Out and Touch Faith (Lyric Challenge)

    Alexa ♥'s Buddy Icon Alexa ♥

    Posted 9 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I used to have a Buddy Jesus! He got lost in the move. “Our Father, who art in this box”.

  6. Reach Out and Touch Faith (Lyric Challenge)

    One Time, One Chance's Buddy Icon One Time, One Chance

    Posted 9 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Jesus is the man. [so to speak.]

  7. Reach Out and Touch Faith (Lyric Challenge)

    Stovohobo's Buddy Icon Stovohobo

    Posted 9 months ago

    ”...incredulous window shopping soccer moms alike…”
    ~
    Hilarious and fantabulous description there.

  8. Reach Out and Touch Faith (Lyric Challenge)

    SKermitgorf's Buddy Icon SKermitgorf

    Posted 8 months ago

    Congrats on winning the challenge.

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