From that conservative bastion, Fox News...Biker Jesus. Surfer Jesus. Skateboarder Jesus. Quarterback Jesus...even Bullrider Jesus. Those are just some of the "inspired" creations of Eric Dyson, who claims divine inspiration in his decision to create a line of Jesus action figures. "I am always with you," is the message Dyson says God told him after the death of his father left him despondent. "My father was my foundation and guide and the loss of him in my life was devastating," Dyson writes on his Web site, WE ARE FISHERMEN. (Click this link to see all the Jesus action figures.)
He says his soul searching and the "comforting message" from God led him to a vision: "Jesus the Christ on a motorcycle riding across the open roads of America." And so was born Fishermen, Inc., manufacturing a line of Jesus action figures — complete with a crown of thorns — each representing a different message: Strength (bullrider), Faith (quarterback), Freedom (biker), Hope (panhandler), Victory (soccer star), Peace (hippie), Spirit (surfer) and Youth (skaterboarder).
Each figure sells for between $20 and $30, and is marketed through Christian retail stores. Dyson's not alone in his marketing of Jesus and religion. Don Levine, the creator of G.I. Joe action figures, is marketing a line of action figures called "Almighty Heroes," featuring Samson and other Bible characters.
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