EB,
Problably because there are those who are doing just that. I would like to see what happens when someone take something like that to New York on 9/11. Would you like to volunteer???? Belief so strong that it blinds someone to that kind of irony is one of the main reasons that religion, viewed from the outside, is funny. As for what would happen, i'm sure many examples of Christian charity and tolerance would be shown.
Oh and other than the third-top panel, and first-bottom panel, that's almost exactly right (bar some changes in wording). And I'm unashamed to say so.Do you get the joke?
SJ,
Glad you can make the party - theologically speaking, of course - i will make sure to get a drink in for you. And i will try not to get my head cut off, thanks for the tip.

Oh, and since we are veering away from the humour aspect of the thread (and because i know you're a Stephen Colbert fan), check this out:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VZyTgg5Yl2ESorry about the spanish subtitles - i couldn't find another version.
i like that "Kissing Hank's [whatever]" thing.