Now, I'm not one to moralize about bringing in secular artists for church services or whatever, but this poster is slightly embarrassing, no? The oversized Ruben emitting his glorious American Idol-blue radiance (it's so bright he needs his stunna shades), head cocked to the side to show off that playalicious earring, "American Idol" emblazoned across his bosom just to make sure you know why the faceless horde below is worshipping this radiant, transcendent being, with the text in the upper left printed in the traditional easter-egg yellow and pink.
From a related Fresno Bee article:
Jim Corrao, executive pastor at Northside Christian Church, says he remembers Studdard talking during "American Idol" competition about his church upbringing in Birmingham, Ala.
"We know he has that background," Corrao says. "He is kind of a crossover. I think he will draw people who wouldn't normally come to church."
He's got a point, we all know anyone who would listen to radio-friendly R&B would probably never go to church, especially on Easter, those reprobate heathens. Now, people who actually write and record that music on the other hand....
"...Because we are in the north part of town, people think we serve a certain [read: rich, white, suburban, Dobson-conservative...noted for purpose of clarification] population. I think any church would shiver at that thought. We want everybody -- and anybody -- to feel comfortable."
Hmm, I wonder how anyone could come to the conclusion that you "serve a certain population"...let's read on:
"Celebrity musical artists at previous Northside Easter services included Lee Greenwood, Margaret Becker, Randy Travis and Natalie Grant.
Nope, I can't understand why anyone would think they were catering to a particular crowd.
And finally, this:
"The services are free."
I won't even bother with the obvious "pass the plate" jokes.
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