Thursday, May 15, 2003

Jesus sneakers pulled from shelves

    COPENHAGEN, Denmark - A Danish supermarket chain decided Wednesday to remove plastic sandals with images of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary on them from store shelves amid heavy criticism from religious groups.

    The sandals, available in children's and adult sizes, featured drawings of Jesus Christ or the Virgin Mary on the upper sole with light blue or pink backgrounds
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    [read more By JAN M. OLSEN, Associated Press Writer]

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