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Whatever one\u2019s gut reaction or more thoughtful reflection on the picture below, whatever one\u2019s attraction or repulsion, or how well or poorly one feels that it makes its point or accurately represents the teaching of Jesus, I suspect that there is one thing everyone will agree on: it is a provocative image.<\/p>\n

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HT Matthew Paul Turner<\/a><\/p>\n

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Whatever one\u2019s gut reaction or more thoughtful reflection on the picture below, whatever one\u2019s attraction or repulsion, or how well or poorly one feels that it makes its point or accurately represents the teaching of Jesus, I suspect that there is one thing everyone will agree on: it is a provocative image. 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