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Title: 6-story Jesus statue in Ohio struck by lightning
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URL Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_lightning_strikes_jesus_statue
Published: Jun 15, 2010
Author: AP
Post Date: 2010-06-15 09:48:44 by Jethro Tull
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MONROE, Ohio – A six-story-tall statue of Jesus Christ with his arms raised along a highway was struck by lightning in a thunderstorm Monday night and burned to the ground, police said. The "King of Kings" statue, one of southwest Ohio's most familiar landmarks, had stood since 2004 at the evangelical Solid Rock Church along Interstate 75 in Monroe, just north of Cincinnati. The lightning strike set the statue ablaze around 11:15 p.m., Monroe police dispatchers said. The sculpture, 62 feet tall and 40 feet wide at the base, showed Jesus from the torso up and was nicknamed Touchdown Jesus because of the way the arms were raised, similar to a referee signaling a touchdown. It was made of plastic foam and fiberglass over a steel frame, which is all that remained early Tuesday
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#1. To: Jethro Tull (#0)
strikes me as being rather symbolic
Apparently God got tired of calling touchdowns. That would strain the arms a bit to keep them up like that all the time. He's probably off to get some Gatorade.
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
People who go around putting up statues of what they believe/assume to be what Jesus looked like need to read the ten commandments, especially the first and second one. Exodus 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. Yep. This is why the Amish don't allow photographs (real Amish I mean) and their dolls have no faces. Creepy dolls to be certain, kind of horror flick looking. But, as they say, Jesus is the Reason.
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
It was the wrath of THOR!! WWGPD? - (What Would General Pinochet Do?)
That wouldn't be true if he was a Notre Dame fan :P
He shall fight Thor's ball-peen with love!
Zing!
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
Creepy dolls to be certain, kind of horror flick looking. But, as they say, Jesus is the Reason. I don't recall ever seeing one of their dolls. But I can understand why they don't put faces on them.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. I don't care if it rains or freezes/long as I got my plastic Jesus/sitting on the dashboard of my car.
For it is not the wolf or any of the other beasts that would join the contest in any noble danger, but rather a good man. — Aristotle, Politics, Book IIX
Think of a small, cloth material, cotton (or something natural) stuffed doll, with no dye on the linen cloth, so it's kind of an off white-ish. They are dressed in 19th century garb, bonnets and dresses, and they have nothing on their face at all, no eyes, nose, mouth or anything, just blank off-white. Found a quick picture on the internet. This one has no bonnet, some do some don't. http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/images/bl_amish_doll.jpg
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
Bobblehead? That would be cool because you could have Jesus always telling you yes. "Well Jesus, should I stop at the 7-11 and get a twelve pack of Guiness?" *bobble bobble yes bobble bobble* "Well Jesus, should I stop by the apartment of my mistress before I head home to the wife and kids?" *bobble bobble yes bobble bobble*
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
I guess there aren't a lot of kids outside of Amish circles clamoring for one of those, eh?
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. Ooooh, the closeup shows a bonnet, missed that, was only looking at the thumbnail. They actually will sell those dolls in some of their restaurants. Can't say I see them move a lot, inventory wise. They're probably a big hit with the blind I'd guess. Creepy ain't it? lol
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
Looks like something out of a horror film. You know that Hel, the Norse goddess of the underworld, had half her face blank? This doll is like Hel doubled.
For it is not the wolf or any of the other beasts that would join the contest in any noble danger, but rather a good man. — Aristotle, Politics, Book IIX
Imus used to open his show with that ditty way back when he began in NYC in the late 60's?
Looks like she's been attacked by a mad dog or something that chewed her face off.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. No, I didn't know that.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. I don't care if it rains or freezes/long as I got my plastic Jesus/sitting on the dashboard of my car. Imus used to open his show with that ditty way back when he began in NYC in the late 60's I can't remember where I heard it, but it's always stayed in my mind. Near the area I live, three drunken crackers at a bonfire got into a religious argumetn with some guy and beat him up. Baby Jesus would not approve!
For it is not the wolf or any of the other beasts that would join the contest in any noble danger, but rather a good man. — Aristotle, Politics, Book IIX
The statue in better days:
LOL.
I suspect that I need to rip a few dolls out of little Amish girls hands and see if I've been mistaking dark bonnets for hair. Been around the Amish for so long that it doesn't even occur to me to examine them without "filters" like many tourists might.
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
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The relationship between morality and liberty is a directly proportional one. "You've got to put right and wrong above legal and illegal. Because when tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty; and it is not rebellion at all, it is submission to the higher law that our government is in rebellion to. We're not the rebels, they're the rebels."
Dude, you're way too interested in these Amish dolls. You need a new hobby.
There are some nice blow up Amish babe dolls that I have in my closet...er...um...that I've seen...um...somewhere... Heh. Amish are everywhere here. In fact I'm going on a short motorcycle cruise through upper Ohio tomorrow with my dad, which means a jaunt through heavily Amish infested countryside. Beautiful scenery. This is all weather permitting of course, it's been a drab miserable rainy summer thus far.
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
Thor: 1 , 'Merican bloodthirsty ZioThumpers: 0
I take this as a very clear and definite sign that the Bengals are totally screwed in the next season.
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
I guess this was the biggest "MONUMENT" in OHIO. The Romans had the Parthenon, Buckeyes had Big Butter Jesus. This is about 20 minutes from where I work, have seen it many times, it truly is a representation of the values of most Ohioans........ pathetic.
who?! lol I really don't do 'Merican buttball. However, I trust your analysis ;)
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976 Nothing in the State, everything outside the State, everything against the State - Jan Lester, Escape From Leviathan "When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that justifies it." - Frederic Bastiat Good order results spontaneously when things are let alone. - Zhuangzi
Bite your tongue. It's very representative of Cincinnati and southern Ohio, which is neocon heaven. Go to central Ohio (and out of southern Ohio) and we're an entirely different people. You work in Ohio? How is it we haven't gotten together for a drink yet?
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
Yep, I'm a stranger in a strange land. Beavercreek to be exact, wish it was Colorado. And I will drink to that, it's getting close to Shot-Thirty....lol
Cincy is a creepy place. Never did like it. Pretty sky line at night, but that's about it. Very dirty city and way too bible thumping. Way out west eh? I used to set up a small display at the Springfield Antique Mall, which is the closest I've been to Beavercreek. Not really been through Dayton that I can remember. I'm just north of Columbus, in Delaware county. If you're serious give me a shout in PM and we can set up a time that works for both of us. There are some pretty nice places in Columbus to down a brew, and outside of the insane Rev. Jim on OSU campus that we all make fun of (hope he's still alive, hope I'm not speaking ill of the dead) you'll be hard pressed to find one of those intrusive evangelical types pressing their religion in your direction.
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
Might God be signaling to the world there that He's on the side of 9/11 Truth seekers? Could be.
------- "They're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time." -- Col. Puller, USMC
#2. To: christine (#1)
#3. To: Jethro Tull (#0)
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein posted on 2010-05-25 9:39:59 ET (2 images) Reply Trace
#4. To: James Deffenbach (#3)
#5. To: Jethro Tull, Stick To Disinformation (#0)
(Hey-Sus) - was struck by lightning .....and burned to the ground,
#6. To: SonOfLiberty (#2)
Apparently God got tired of calling touchdowns
#7. To: Flintlock (#5)
#8. To: Jethro Tull (#6)
#9. To: SonOfLiberty (#4)
This is why the Amish don't allow photographs (real Amish I mean) and their dolls have no faces.
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein posted on 2010-05-25 9:39:59 ET (2 images) Reply Trace
#10. To: Jethro Tull (#0)
#11. To: James Deffenbach (#9)
#12. To: Turtle (#10)
#13. To: SonOfLiberty (#11)
http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/images/bl_amish_doll.jpg
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein posted on 2010-05-25 9:39:59 ET (2 images) Reply Trace
#14. To: James Deffenbach (#13)
I guess there aren't a lot of kids outside of Amish circles clamoring for one of those, eh?
#15. To: James Deffenbach (#13)
#16. To: Turtle (#10)
I don't care if it rains or freezes/long as I got my plastic Jesus/sitting on the dashboard of my car.
#17. To: SonOfLiberty (#14)
Creepy ain't it? lol
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein posted on 2010-05-25 9:39:59 ET (2 images) Reply Trace
#18. To: Turtle (#15)
You know that Hel, the Norse goddess of the underworld, had half her face blank?
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein posted on 2010-05-25 9:39:59 ET (2 images) Reply Trace
#19. To: Jethro Tull (#16)
#20. To: Jethro Tull (#0)
#21. To: SonOfLiberty (#14)
Ooooh, the closeup shows a bonnet, missed that, was only looking at the thumbnail.
#22. To: TooConservative (#21)
#23. To: Jethro Tull (#0)
#24. To: SonOfLiberty (#22)
#25. To: TooConservative (#24)
Dude, you're way too interested in these Amish dolls. You need a new hobby.
#26. To: Flintlock (#5)
It was the wrath of THOR!!
#27. To: Lysander_Spooner (#26)
#28. To: Jethro Tull (#0)
#29. To: SonOfLiberty (#27)
the Bengals
#30. To: Jethro Tull (#0)
#31. To: Lysander_Spooner (#28)
This is about 20 minutes from where I work, have seen it many times, it truly is a representation of the values of most Ohioans........ pathetic.
#32. To: SonOfLiberty (#31)
Bite your tongue.
#33. To: Lysander_Spooner (#32)
Yep, I'm a stranger in a strange land.
Beavercreek to be exact, wish it was Colorado.
And I will drink to that, it's getting close to Shot-Thirty....lol
#34. To: Jethro Tull (#0)
a steel frame, which is all that remained early Tuesday
#35. To: Jethro Tull (#0)
“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.” ~ Rose F. Kennedy
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