The other side of the story …

… Interview with professor at center of 'Jesus' debate at Florida Atlantic | Inside Higher Ed. (Hat tip, Dave Lull.)

He noted that the idea behind the exercise isn't that students will actually step on Jesus, but that most will pause and that their discomfort sets off the discussion. He said he saw at least one student who did step on the paper, and talked about not feeling much of a connection to Jesus. But he said most didn't, and that was fine with him. No students, he said, were forced to do anything.