The book cites many examples. Bernie loves children, receives their love, and reveals God to them. In effect, the dog replaces Jesus. A Hindu mob burned to death an Australian missionary and his two sons on January 23. They used gasoline to douse the Jeep where the family was sleeping, and then they set it on fire.
Witnesses report that the mob beat up anyone trying to rescue the missionaries.
He had left his wife, Gladys, and daughter at home. India's prime minister pledged that no mercy would be shown to the murderers. Pop culture is focusing on religion, with Jesus at its center, according to a recent report in the Toronto Globe and Mail. Jesus is the icon of choice on T-shirts and tote bags sold in trendy shops, and He pops up in the lyrics of some of rap music's biggest acts. A controversial pocketbook version of the King James Bible, with introductions to each book written by the likes of rock star Nick Cave, tops the British bestseller list.