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June 15th, 2010
11:02 AM ET
Jesus statue struck by lightningIf you've ever driven between Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, on I-75 then you probably saw the six-story King of Kings statue featuring Jesus coming out of a lake with hands raised in front of the Solid Rock Church in Monroe, Ohio. Monday night the statue was destroyed by fire after being struck by lightning.
CNN iReporters in the area are all over this story. The gleaming white statue was unmissable, even speeding down the interstate. Monroe fire chief Mark Neu told the CNN Belief Blog he's never seen anything like the fire in his 32 years as chief. He said the 62-foot statue had a steel frame and was wrapped in Styrofoam and covered with a fiberglass coating to protect it. At 11:16 last night, the fire department got the call the statue had been hit by lighting and was on fire. "It spread from the statue to the amphitheater," he said. "There was heavy damage to the amphitheater where the stature backed up to. It was a fast-moving fire. We’re looking at $700,000 worth of damage." The chief has spoken with church officials, who have gotten calls about the statue today from as far away as China. "I know the membership of the Solid Rock Church was devastated by the fire and have every intention of putting the statue and the amphitheater back as is was," Neu said. "They said they plan on rebuilding immediately and moving forward." Neu said no one was injured in the blaze. The statue made cameos in loads of Ohioans' snapshots and even made it into the documentary "Jesus Camp." I once got a speeding ticket not far from it while on assignment. The Ohio state trooper would not give me a warning despite the fact my co-worker in the passenger seat asked if it counted if we had a "news emergency." Check out Time.com and CNN affiliate WLWT in Cincinnati for more on the story. |
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Actually proof that an intelligent and benevolent god does not exist because the perfect sign would have been the simultaneous trinity incineration of limbaugh, robertson and cheney.
It looked like a reff signaling a touchdown before and now it just looks like a goal post.
Actually, the scoreboard is:
Mother Nature 1; Humans 0
Maybe this is just Mother Nature's retribution for what mankind has done to her Gulf of Mexico.
Zeus is prime suspect. He had the opportunity and motive. Authorities are asking everyone to keep an eye out for anyone resembling Santa Claus and wielding lightning bolts.
when will this church learn God doesn't like this statue obviously its and idol. God said make no images of any kind. Just rebuilding it is going to make God more angry. Ha HA HA HA it is hilarious though I love my GOD
Praying for all these lost souls, that they may find conviction in Christ before they expire...
Here's hoping you'll get a brain and wake up to reality. Stop believing in archaic myths and invisible beings.
I think God has spoken, He does not like the statue. They should rethink using more humble designs. Or a better designer who does not build a form around 6 story lightning rods. For the person who designs the next one USE A CARBON FIBER FRAMEWORK, if you are going to use the styrofoam / fiberglass facade.
Good riddance. One less symobol of ignorance and stupidity in the world.
The statue was struck because God didn't think it was funny to have half an image of his son whom he sacrificed...wait....what?
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Science time, all you religious conspiracy theorists and other assorted morons. The 62-foot statue had a steel frame. Hmmmmm.... Maybe that had something to do with it.
The real tragedy is that they finally had it all packed up and fueled and were in their final countdown.
They should build an even bigger, more frightening animatronic one that waves and talks. If it becomes too distracting for I-75 he can be sent to Chuck E Cheese.
It is a true shame some of these people who had to comment, laugh, and criticize those who are believers, do not open their minds to the whole truth. Is there one atheist who is certain they are right. I just seen a tv show about GOD, and in it a physicist has decided to become a priest because of what he has decided is right for him. He is trying to follow the truth.There are many people who have nothing to do with God but can't keep their mouth shut when they hear his name. There will come a time. The times are a changing
Just goes to show how literally toxic Christianity is; stupid, thoughtless, without a care for the future because their gawd Jeebus is gonna come save them all, someday... The destruction of this thing is poetic justice on so many levels.
ooops!! i think He heard my pray, thanks budy i always count on you
I bet the big guy heard EVERYONE that happened to drive by that monstrosity and wish for lightning to strike it.
If they build a new one, will it be called "The Second Carving?"
LOL!!!!!!!!!!! I liken it to the story of the 3 little pigs.....maybe we can skip the "Second Carving" and go right to "Solid Rock." Hopefully the are not in an earthquake zone.
So, is this his second coming? what a disaster? I guess I will have to wait for few more centuries for his third coming. Wake me up, please, when he comes back.
blame the terrorists...the arabs did it.....the islamist extremist did it...bin laden did it...
I am "ascared." Could this be a sign? I mean, first Obama wins the presidency, now this... Any feedback to comfort my fears would be greatly appreciated.