Sunday, June 20, 2010

“The statue can be destroyed and gone, but Jesus can’t be.”

Amy pointed to this news item last week. First the oil spill; now this. I just can't believe Jeeebus is gone.

Jesus statue fire damages estimated at $700,000

MONROE — Charred remnants remained this morning, June 15, of the large Jesus statue iconic to Interstate 75 that was destroyed following an apparent lightning strike during a thunderstorm late Monday night.
An entire generation of Internet cynics knew the sculptural embarrassment as Jeeebus a.k.a Big Butter Jesus. For believers, the ontological argument from rabbit ears can be glimpsed here: Viewing…

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2 comments:

  1. Ann10:17 AM

    The church is free to spend their money as they believe is best, but how many meals or clothing could be provided for $700,000?

    I'd like to mention here that St. Mark's clothes closet is in great need of summer clothing for their ministry to meet the needs of the less fortunate. No winter clothes now, please, as there is not room to store them. Donations can be dropped off at the church office.

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  2. Kate Caufield1:08 PM

    Check it out- PETA offers to replace Jesus statue! http://www.lex18.com/news/peta-offers-to-replace-jesus-statue/

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