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Religion has a very different place in people’s lives than barely half a century ago. It used to be commonplace to go to church every Sunday and barely a soul grumbled about it. But nowadays, more and more individuals are acting like Homer Simpson and wondering if it wouldn’t be better to sleep in and stay toasty in bed.

Well, one place that certainly knows how to get the attention of both the faithful and non-believers and make them laugh and think, is Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church in New York. It uses hilarious (and sometimes deep) signs to make comments about religion and the world.

We’ve collected some of the best signs from Wantagh Church, so upvote the ones you enjoyed reading and share ‘em with your pals if you think they’re in need of a chuckle or two. Have you seen any amusing church signs, dear Pandas? What do you think the positive aspects of faith are? Share your opinions with us down below.

In an interview with Bored Panda, Pastor Ron Garner of the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church explained the inspiration for the witty signs and talked about the role of religion in the 21st century.

“Our church is located on a very busy street in Wantagh. I want to convey to the public that Christianity doesn't have to be staid. I also want to convey to passersby that I believe people who follow Jesus are not called to be apolitical but are called to take social justice issues seriously. We are a small congregation but we have new members who came because of our signs.”

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Daria Z
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7 years ago

If only more "believers" understood that.

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    Blueplanet
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Cannot upvote this more! If you believe in a religion, you can't just ignore it when you want to. i hope ppl that just "participate" in being a christian but dont actually belive it with all their heart can see this post

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    Kaisu
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited)

    Anyone who has ever read the bible knows this, yet there's so many so called Christians who have never even opened the book and yet they still spew hate in its name

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    And 1 mother. 2 fathers and 1 mother.

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    Francis
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    my new life goal!

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    Blueplanet
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    So true, too true. how much of a change it would be if everyone understood that

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    Kaisu
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited)

    The Holy Family were also Jewish, which Christians who are anti-Semitic conveniently forget

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    Wij
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    war is wages for profit of a few, so it depends for whom. peace - money made too slowly for those that hold power.

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    Bluebell Rizzi
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I feel exposed ;)

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    Vic
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    If only this could be, somehow, enforced

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    samuel smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    That's the kind of humor I'm lovin'!!!

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    Hendra Lim
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    well... that's certainly harder than waking up Sunday morning

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    Magpie
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    This Australian is so grateful to be Aussie, when I read about how the usa is. I got permanently injured at work, and sooo very grateful for disability pension and medicare.

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    That doggo
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    7 years ago

    A few images lower, they explain this

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    athornedrose
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    i'm confused

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    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Why the downvotes of Hendra Lim's comment? The reflexion of the photographer is quite clear if you look at the sign, and it does look like a child.

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    Ali Mazila
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    7 years ago

    Can never be overemphasized

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    Dr.Scott
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    For all the people on the left on this site, and atheists for that matter, I’m kind of surprised a separation of church and state comment got 6 down votes. 😂

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    Kathleen Cochran
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Didn't he play Sulu?

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