Too funny!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_...strikes_jesus_statue
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quote:Because they have no rights, no brains, and they cant control the way a Christian thinks. Wink
quote:Originally posted by Billy Joe Bob Gene:quote:Because they have no rights, no brains, and they cant control the way a Christian thinks. Wink
Bigot much?
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quote:Another way to look at it, VPLEE, tho cynical, is how can these people blow money on such a huge building/statue/whatever when people are living in squalor and wondering when, and if, they will be able to eat next.
Personally, i'd rather spend the money to house/clothe/feed/people than to erect a huge edifice to show people how holy and pious i was.
quote:Originally posted by vplee123:
Personally, I don't find it funny- I find it so sad.
You know, I've travelled to many 3rd world countries- they do not have a roof over their heads, but they have a big beautiful Church, or shrine to the Blessed Sacrament
In fact, one particular trip, to Cuba- I was struck by the poverty and deplorable living conditions. But in the center of the city,was a massive Crucifix, handcarved of fine marble.
Just goes to show you, that sometimes people build incredible testaments to their faith, if they have nothing else. It is something to "cling" to in times of desparation, and I see nothing wrong with it. I am saddened by it's demise.
quote:Originally posted by rramlimnn:
Uh huh, the ant. The creature that follows the butt of the creature in front of it’s self.
quote:Originally posted by vplee123:quote:Another way to look at it, VPLEE, tho cynical, is how can these people blow money on such a huge building/statue/whatever when people are living in squalor and wondering when, and if, they will be able to eat next.
Personally, i'd rather spend the money to house/clothe/feed/people than to erect a huge edifice to show people how holy and pious i was.
Yes. I agree. The amounts of precious metals and elaborate structures, while people are starving is difficult to understand. I think for those people, it is maybe just a matter of priority. They "give it all to God" in hopes that God will take care of them.
Huh. who knows. the whole thing is loco.