John Lennon once earned notoriety by claiming the The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus.” Depending on the survey sample, it was possible he was right – but he was forced to apologize for the statement anyway. Which is too bad, because it was a statement worthy of a good debate.
Actually, the debate apparently continues. In London, fourth graders were asked – among other interesting questions – who is the most popular person in the world.
Jesus came in fourth!
However, he still beat out the Beatles. The top three were God, George Bush, and Madonna. Following fourth place Jesus is Father Christmas at number five.
No word about where the Beatles are on the list now, although they would be a better fit, in my opinion, than Madonna... or President Bush for that matter (sorry, Madonna fans and Republicans – and those who are, strangely, both).
So, holding strong at #1, God still reigns supreme among British children. They are apparently weak on the Trinity, however.
Here is the link to the story: http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article2083906.ece
Where would you place Jesus on your list?
Actually, the debate apparently continues. In London, fourth graders were asked – among other interesting questions – who is the most popular person in the world.
Jesus came in fourth!
However, he still beat out the Beatles. The top three were God, George Bush, and Madonna. Following fourth place Jesus is Father Christmas at number five.
No word about where the Beatles are on the list now, although they would be a better fit, in my opinion, than Madonna... or President Bush for that matter (sorry, Madonna fans and Republicans – and those who are, strangely, both).
So, holding strong at #1, God still reigns supreme among British children. They are apparently weak on the Trinity, however.
Here is the link to the story: http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article2083906.ece
Where would you place Jesus on your list?
1 comment:
With the exception of God being #1, I guess the question was probably better proposed as "who is the most popular person OF the world"...
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