LOS ANGELES -- One of the hottest items at the weekend's Erotica pornography show was a Bible with a cover that said "Jesus Loves Porn Stars."

The Rev. J.R. Mahon of the Web site www.xxxchurch.com said his anti-porn ministry handed out its entire stock of 3,300 Bibles on the first day of the three-day show.

Mahon acknowledges that convention-goers did a double-take when they saw his ministry's booth and Bibles with the unusual covers. He said that gave him a chance to tell people in the porn business that Jesus loves them and offers an escape and a fresh start to those who want out.

Mahon said the "Jesus Loves Porn Star" Bibles were printed by NavPress after the American Bible Society refused to fill the order.

The American Bible Society said that while it appreciates the pastors' mission, the words "Jesus Loves Porn Stars" are "misleading and inappropriate for a New Testament."

In a statement released on the Web site, the pastors said they did not agree with the American Bible Society. Even at the time, they were confident they'd find a publisher.

"We think this goes with the central message of the gospel and Jesus loves you regardless of your profession," the statement read. "This is not about shock tactics, this is about trying to get the word of God to places most say would be impossible but we have found a way to do it."