No. J2K1187

Wanna know a secret about this Jesus doll? (No, it’s not actually a Johnny Damon Starting Lineup figure in a tunic.)

The secret is that it's a talking doll. Push a button in the center of His back and God’s No. 1 son will give you a Biblical earful. He can recite six different quotes from scripture, including the all-time billboard chart topper: John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

The talking Jesus doll is part of the Messengers of Faith talking doll series, for sale on www.one2believe.com. The inspirational marketing pitch begins, “Jesus was the most important person in history. Ever.” It ends with me shelling out $24.99 plus shipping and handling for my very own twelve-inch talking Jesus doll.

I haven’t been this hyped since Teddy Ruxpin said, “Hi, my name is Teddy Ruxpin. Can you and I be friends?”