Jesus is my Homeboy

1. As a christian religious apparel such as 'Jesus is my homeboy' shirts do not offend me. I think slogans like these are targeted toward a younger generation, perhaps teenagers to 20-somethings. This is often a period in which people are struggling with self consciousness while trying to stay faithful. I believe these slogans could be a mockery if one sees them as such, but I think it puts a modern spin on an important belief. Some of the slogans are funny too, and I do not think that is a bad thing. How many priests, pastors, or ministers make a joke during mass or service? Putting a positive spin on a serious subject lightens the mood, and is probably likely to leave a positive lasting impression than a doom-and-gloom lecture.
2. A quote that I feel refutes Paul Mitchell's argument is when he states "How could I best demonstrate my devotion to Christ?" Emphasis on the my devotion. People should express their beliefs in a way that they feel comfortable expressing them, whether it be obvious or ambiguous.
3. I actually think I would like the shirts better if they were text-only. Sometimes I think images support a statement, but other times the statement has a larger impact if exposed alone. I'm not really fond of the images of Jesus in a hoodie but I am not offended by them. I think it can be positively interpreted in the sense that Jesus is "with all of us." I think its just a personal preference ... I rarely wear shirts with images on them anyways.
4. I believe the image on the left conveys a slightly more serious tone as opposed to the to the right-hand image. The colors are gray and black and Jesus is not smiling, frowning, or showing any other emotions. The words are almost expelling from his body which makes me believe he supports the statement; its almost as if he is the one putting the message out there. Furthermore, his hands are beneath the words, supporting them.
The image on the left takes on a cartoon feel. Jesus is dressed in plain clothes: a hoodie, jeans, and sneakers. He is even giving the "peace" sign. I thnk this sends the message that Christianity can be a modern thing, and that Jesus is "with us" even when wewe don't think about it. The bright colors evoke a positive feeling and give the image a cheery look.