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Church signs are a staple of small-community life. They’re one of the first things you see when you drive through a cute town center and often give you an idea of what kind of neighborhood you’ve just entered.

But most of the time, they’re more than a way for religious institutions to reach out to people, share the gospel, and resonate with their town’s sense of community. These roadside signs can be a valuable and unexpected source of… entertainment. You know what we’re talking about. Those short, extra clever, and sometimes quite ambiguous church sign sayings you can’t help but look at, hoping to find a rib-tickling pun or joke. 

After all, you know what they say: if you’ve got it, flaunt it. And if your church has also got a funny bone, consider yourself lucky — making people laugh is an art form.

Now, thanks to the internet’s insatiable appetite for all things strange and humorous, we can look at some of the most hilarious church signs from around the country! Can you imagine the days before the internet when you couldn’t just search for clever church sign ideas for your church’s outdoor panel? Crazy how they could come up with them with no help.

These funny church signs will have you cracking up, whether it’s a clever play on words or a pun-tastic double meaning. Only one thing is sure — these people knew exactly what they were doing!

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Sign In Front Of Oregon Church

Funny church sign about kind atheists

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Basic White B1tch
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS! I always say that Christians are the judgiest ppl ever. And I grew up in a Christian home, so I should know Edit: this has gotten a couple comments, so I'm editing to say that a lot of Christians are super judgey and use religion to justify that, didnt mean to offend anyone

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Christian Oxymoron

Funny church sign about gay Christian and woman lying next to it

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Waddling Land Fish
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When other Christians are being homophobic, I ask “When Jesus comes again, will he accept those who loved despite the hate or those who hated?”

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#15

Noah And Mosquitoes

Funny church sign about mosquitoes

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Moex-I010.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For all those animals you think never needed to be in this world... think about the ecosystem and biodiversity (Religion/Science). 😌

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#16

Damn You Obama

Funny church sign about Obama

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Lianna Bolt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is the skull octopus real? Or is it a joke ? Looks like the Hydra icon from Marvel.

Jill Hojnacki
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They’re real. Sort of by mistake, but real. Not too far from me, in fact. Check out their FB page. It’ll explain. 🤣 https://www.facebook.com/FirstChurchOfPolydeism/

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Veronica Alejandre
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it! And from their Facebook page "About" section "Welcome to the First Church of Polydeism (there are many gods, and they're all ignoring us), located just west of Toledo Ohio" Reposting FB page link Jill Hojnacki shared. https://www.facebook.com/FirstChurchOfPolydeism/

KingsRaven
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a Republican/libertarian (somewhere in the middle), this funny as hell

Shana White
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was hoping it was supposed to be a bad-a*s Flying Spaghetti Monster

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#19

This Church That Doesn't Want To Lie To Your Friends And Family At Your Funeral

Funny church sign about live your life

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Marykae Cameron
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"No one fact-checks obituaries or funeral speakers." After a recent funeral. "The guy they were talking about sounded great, but that wasn't the guy I knew!"

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#25

The Preferences Of God

Funny church sign about what God prefers

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Basically, don’t be a hypocrite, or you’re NOT going to get the result you think you’re going to get.

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#29

This Sign That Is Trying To Make Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" A Bit Holier

Funny church sign about dat grace

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#35

This Sign Knows You're Spending Time At Church Instead Of The Gym, But Don't Fear Because You'll Have A "Smoking Hot Body" When You're Dead!

Funny church sign about cremation

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#37

This Church That Embraced "Christian Girl Autumn" With A Pumpkin Spice Communion Joke

Funny church sign about pumpkin spice

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come on guys let’s summon pumpkin spice the panda! Say it with me: Pumpkin spice, pumpkin spice, pumpkin spice

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#42

My Neighborhood Church. I Thought The 24/7 Chapter And Verse Was A Nice Touch

My Neighborhood Church. I Thought The 24/7 Chapter And Verse Was A Nice Touch

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#44

I Work At A Farm Near This Church That Posts Oddly Worded Messages. This Sign Was Put Up This Week

I Work At A Farm Near This Church That Posts Oddly Worded Messages. This Sign Was Put Up This Week

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#49

This Church That Doesn't Want You To Eat The Devil's Corn, And Don't Even Get Them Started On The Devil's High-Fructose Corn Syrup!

This Church That Doesn't Want You To Eat The Devil's Corn, And Don't Even Get Them Started On The Devil's High-Fructose Corn Syrup!

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#50

This Sign That Took The Shrek "All Star" Meme To The Next Level

This Sign That Took The Shrek "All Star" Meme To The Next Level

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Waddling Land Fish
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let’s get a good old fashioned BP Singalong going: Somebody once told me the world was gonna roll me.

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#51

This Church That Doesn't Want You To Text And Drive... Reading A Wordy Sign Is Perfectly Fine, Though

This Church That Doesn't Want You To Text And Drive... Reading A Wordy Sign Is Perfectly Fine, Though

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully the church is on an intersection with a stoplight that stays red a really long time.

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#53

Saw This Church Sign Earlier. Oh You Clever Religious People

Saw This Church Sign Earlier. Oh You Clever Religious People

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Philly Bob
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And carpenter ants and carpenter bees and wood borers, and...

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#55

Oklahoma Churches Don’t Mess Around

Oklahoma Churches Don’t Mess Around

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's attitudes like this that make people hate organized religion and churches. Just lay off, okay?

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#56

This Church That Insists "Jesus Enters You" Before You Can Cross Through The Pearly Gates

This Church That Insists "Jesus Enters You" Before You Can Cross Through The Pearly Gates

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#60

Having Trouble Sleeping?

Having Trouble Sleeping?

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, at least they’re being honest. Must be a very self-aware church.

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#62

This Church That Should Have Thought About Allll The "C" Words Before Making This Claim

This Church That Should Have Thought About Allll The "C" Words Before Making This Claim

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#65

This Sign That Makes No Sense In The Best Possible Way

This Sign That Makes No Sense In The Best Possible Way

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#66

This Church That Positively Roasted The Patriots

This Church That Positively Roasted The Patriots

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Basic White B1tch
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

unrelated but what is up with the name of the church??? first i thought it said childless but what does childress mean?

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#68

This Sign Said, "I'm Not Like Other Pastors, I'm A Cool Pastor"

This Sign Said, "I'm Not Like Other Pastors, I'm A Cool Pastor"

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#69

This Church That Demands You Keep You At Home For Service

This Church That Demands You Keep You At Home For Service

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Philly Bob
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who was the longest man in the bible? Abraham. He tied his a$s to a tree and walked 20 miles.

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#71

This Church That Decided To Quote Darth Vader (You Know, The Famously Wholesome Character Who Killed All Those Kids)

This Church That Decided To Quote Darth Vader (You Know, The Famously Wholesome Character Who Killed All Those Kids)

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pretty sure that wasn't the kind of faith that Vader meant.

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#72

Soup Kitchen Open

Soup Kitchen Open

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TBH, I’m pretty sure there were quite a few people who thought this about him, back in his day. Bet they were shocked right down to their sandals later on, though.

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#85

This Church In Tennessee That Has A Clear Opinion On Those Autopsy Results

This Church In Tennessee That Has A Clear Opinion On Those Autopsy Results

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Either way, as far as the church is—-or SHOULD BE—-concerned, he’s paying for it for eternity.

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#89

This Church That's Trying To Reach Their "Younger" Audience

This Church That's Trying To Reach Their "Younger" Audience

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#90

Without Murdoch

Without Murdoch

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#92

Found It Funny And Remembered To Take A Picture

Found It Funny And Remembered To Take A Picture

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh. They need to let someone besides a dad jokester make these signs.

#94

From Texas, They Have A Point

From Texas, They Have A Point

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#96

This Church That Is Clearly Punk Rock

This Church That Is Clearly Punk Rock

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Lane Bass
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're not making Christianity better, you're just making rock and roll worse.

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#98

Come As You Are

Come As You Are

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd walk in naked just to see what happened. According to this sign, that's acceptable. They'll give me clothes inside.

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#99

This Sign That Declares Once And For All That You Should Swallow, Not Spit

This Sign That Declares Once And For All That You Should Swallow, Not Spit

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#102

From The New New Testament

From The New New Testament

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another instance of plagiarism, as another church here beat them to it.

#103

God Making House Calls

God Making House Calls

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, those are just Jehovah’s Witnesses, and if you open your door you’ll never get rid of them.

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#105

On My Ride In NH I Found Proof The Devil Exists

On My Ride In NH I Found Proof The Devil Exists

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Michael Largey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about." - Oscar Wilde

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#107

This Church Is Not To Be Confused With A Myspace Church

This Church Is Not To Be Confused With A Myspace Church

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#108

This Church Sign That Needs To Remind You Jesus Was Here Long Before Marie Kondo

This Church Sign That Needs To Remind You Jesus Was Here Long Before Marie Kondo

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought he was actually teaching them how to tidy up their own lives.

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#117

Jesus Is The Way Way

Jesus Is The Way Way

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#119

Gotta Count Your Blessings

Gotta Count Your Blessings

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But the things that got cancelled, even if only temporarily, were so worth it. Just cancelling traffic and it’s stress and pollution, and working in an office, were wonderful enough.

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I Chuckeled, Walked, Jogged, Sprinted, Sweated And Laughed A Whole Bunch This Evening

I Chuckeled, Walked, Jogged, Sprinted, Sweated And Laughed A Whole Bunch This Evening

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#122

This Sign Said, "The Daddy And The Son And The Holy Spirit"

This Sign Said, "The Daddy And The Son And The Holy Spirit"

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#123

God Loves Making A Good Steak

God Loves Making A Good Steak

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#124

We Love Hurting People

We Love Hurting People

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Already knew the church did that, and I’m not saying that to be funny or snarky.

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#126

All Men Are Liars Except For Pastor

All Men Are Liars Except For Pastor

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Being that it’s a Baptist church, it’s a toss up as to what they really mean.

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#128

You Deserve The Best

You Deserve The Best

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But wasn’t Lucifer once God’s most beloved angel, before he fell? (I may not be religious, but was still forcefed the stories when I was a kid.)

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#132

We Aren’t In Charge

We Aren’t In Charge

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, yes. You're not allowed to worship YOUR way or have your OWN beliefs. They have to coincide with the church's beliefs/organized religion's beliefs. Of course. How dare you have an independent thought?

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#134

To Do What?!

To Do What?!

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#137

It's A Common Practice For The Church Of The Cdc

It's A Common Practice For The Church Of The Cdc

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For some people, this should apply even if we’re not in lockdown. TBH.

#139

This Church Sign That Probably Could Have Been Worded Differently

This Church Sign That Probably Could Have Been Worded Differently

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This sign needs to read the other sign that was about swallowing vs. spitting.

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#140

This Church Sign That Insists Nails Are Better Than Duct Tape

This Church Sign That Insists Nails Are Better Than Duct Tape

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, nailing someone to a cross and leaving them out in the desert sun to belted to death and have their bones picked by vultures was a good thing? One that solved everything? Yikes.

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Prayer Conditioned

Prayer Conditioned

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, lots of hot air? (My secular mind just can’t help it.)

#143

No Toilet Paper. Guess The Roll Was Called Up Yonder

No Toilet Paper. Guess The Roll Was Called Up Yonder

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#145

When Jesus Comes

When Jesus Comes

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I know what they’re trying to say, but I also think they didn’t realize how they tried to say it.

#149

Jes S Is Kin

Jes S Is Kin

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone did a real number on this one, or just can’t spell. I can’t decide which. Where’s the church located?

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#155

Lockdown Rules Defined

Lockdown Rules Defined

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That man looks awfully pissed off that people can't come crowd into church and spread Covid and other illnesses around.

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