Number One: As a rather solid atheist, I find it rather irritating that one would take a running joke -- that of Chris L. being the patron saint of headwinds, hills, and leeches, and turn it into some type of theological argument (with a very resentful tone) because the name of some ancient carpenter was somehow implied. The "JC" in "WWJCD" could have been any of a multitude of two words fitting the acronym; Johnny Cash, Jenny Craig, Jacob's Cat, and Jedi Cadets comes to mind.

Number Two: People are free to believe and speak as they wish; just because a statement offends an individual's sensibilities doesn't de-facto make it inappropriate, wrong, or needing criticism. I rather enjoyed the joke; and I have, oddly enough, found myself offering prayer to Chris L ( ) when I find myself at the base of a hellish hill that sits between me and home.

Enough of that; that's really all I have to say on that subject.

Great post, great story, and thanks for the laugh!