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Homeless Jesus

Homeless Jesus is a statue that shows Jesus as a homeless person lying down on a bench with holes in his feet, often found in public places like parks or churches.

You know how sometimes we see people on the streets who don't have a home to sleep in and they feel cold and hungry? Well, homeless Jesus is a reminder that Jesus also went through the same thing because he was born in a stable and didn't have a place to call home.

The statue shows him lying down on a bench because that's what some homeless people do to sleep at night. And the holes in his feet show the nail marks from when he was crucified, which is how he died to save us all.

Some people believe that the statue is a sign that we should be kind to people who don't have homes, just like Jesus would be. Others think it's just a nice statue that reminds us of Jesus's teachings about love and compassion. Either way, it's a powerful reminder to always treat others with kindness and empathy, no matter their situation.