7.01.2006
Jesus and the Ladyparts
According to this article, the Jesus fish, known to some as the "Ichthus," has what many Christians would consider a checkered past: "contemporary Jesus worshippers might be surprised, even outraged, to learn that one of their preeminent religious symbols antedated the Christian religion, and has its roots in pagan fertility awareness and sexuality." Ooooh you got served! The article goes on to explain that in fact the fish is an "ancient symbol indicative of female anatomy and reproductive potency -- the very sign of the Great Mother" and that "'Fish' and 'womb' were synonymous terms in ancient Greek,'delphos.'" I somehow doubt that Jerry Falwell will take this opportunity to reflect on the similarites and shared interpretations of the world that exist between various religions.
Most common conversation heard across the American midwest today: "Honey, get me my crowbar. Turns out we been worshipping the ladyparts with this gee dee fish thingy on our pickup."
