KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A symbol of Christianity that sits atop church steeples, dangles from necks and hangs on walls is now ending up in the mouths of the faithful, over the objections of some religious officials.
A mass-produced chocolate cross is being sold this Easter by Russell Stover Candies Inc. in about 5,000 stores nationwide, which experts say is apparently a first for a major American company.
The only word that comes to mind is the great Homer Simpson utterance: mmmmm... sacrilicious.
But my favorite quote by far from this fantastic article has to be this gem from Roman Catholic diocese guy, Joeseph McAleer:
"The cross should be venerated, not eaten, nor tossed casually in an Easter basket beside the jelly beans and marshmallow Peeps," he said. "It's insulting."
Insulting indeed. Peeps have worked long and hard for their place in the easter basket hierarchy. This jesus-come-lately needs to put in its hours just like any other candy. Sheesh.
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