After 11 years my theory is that they are too embarrassed to admit it is kind of grotesque and crude looking so they are using this Catholic excuse. The funniest and saddest thing is that it probably winds up being inflicted on some Catholic church, right?
Freegards
It is not Michelangelo-level sculpture, that's for sure. I wouldn't be grieved if they sold it at their annual Baptist Rummage Sale and make money for their Youth Group. That would be good, and the sculptor --- who might have made this with a very devoted heart --- would have his feelings spared.
I think the Catholics can do it ok themselves without any Baptist hand-me-downs.