Bibleman Confirmed

We Are Never Crushed

A survey conducted on behalf of the American Bible Society found that 63 percent incorrectly believed that a verse found in 2 Corinthians was actually a quote from either Martin Luther King Jr., former President George W. Bush, or the patriotic superhero, Captain America.

The verse in question was 2 Corinthians 4:8, which in the Contemporary English Version reads, "We often suffer, but we are never crushed. Even when we don't know what to do, we never give up."

Most of that group credited to quote to Martin Luther King Jr. And in another recent survey that was probably made up, 75% of respondents attributed the quote "You think this letter on my head stands for France?" to Bibleman.

Fogle Relocating

A California pastor will replace "Eight Is Enough" television actor Lerry W. Fogle as the next "Bibleman," a comic book-style action hero who quotes Scripture to children in a touring ministry.

Fogle, who is relocating to Frederick Md. after fifteen months in the role, plans to "creatively use current technology" to perform his duties while maintaining his primary residence with his family.

Robert T. Schlipp will assume the role next spring. He'll be joined by his wife, Anayansi Schlipp, who will portray Biblegirl.

It can take Schlipp an hour to struggle into his 32-pound plastic and spandex costume, which includes a belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation and sword of the spirit.

"Everything Bibleman wears has a meaning, " said Schlipp, 28, though he acknowledges "it's hard to take someone seriously when they're wearing spandex."