![]() After all, many cultures and societies have long-established traditions of worshiping phallic symbols. Now, the idea that this might be a religious icon is completely plausible to me. “I can't help what you see in things, or she sees in things, or anyone.” This is an historical religious icon of the church,” said Reggie Jaime, husband of Janet Jaime, an Oklahoma City Iconographer commissioned by the church to design the crucifix. Janet Jaime is the artist who designed the New 10 Foot Tall Crucifix and, according to the newspapers covering this story she was unavailable for comment, but her husband said critics are misinterpreting a common religious icon. ![]() Monsignor Edward Weisenburger said he has no problems with the crucifix either and has referred specific questions back to Seeton. I’ve had other people who have been just as vocal who said that’s not what they’re seeing there.”įrustrated by all the publicity and controversy Father Seaton has now referred all questions to the Oklahoma City Archdiocese. Seton also explained to the "Oklahoman" a local newspaper, "I’ve had people who have vocally said that that’s what they see there. Seeton said the portion of the crucifix in question is meant to be Jesus’ abdomen "showing distension” - and definitely not a penis. Philip Seeton, the church’s pastor explained to USA Today "There are people in the parish who don’t like it and have stayed away.”Ĭritics of the crucifix take issue with what appears to be a large penis covering Jesus’ abdominal area. "There are a couple people who have left the parish,” the Rev. Apparently, The Huge Boner Is in the Eyes of the Beholder!
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