AMJ not watching his post monday night

Hydrant · 06-15-2010, 06:13 PM

6-story Jesus statue in Ohio struck by lightning

MONROE, Ohio – A six-story statue of Jesus Christ was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, leaving only a blackened steel skeleton and pieces of foam that were scooped up by curious onlookers Tuesday.

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. Monday, Monroe police dispatchers said.

The sculpture, about 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 Tuesday.

The nickname is the same used for a famous mural of the resurrected Jesus that overlooks the Notre Dame football stadium.

The fire spread from the statue to an adjacent amphitheater but was confined to the attic area, and no one was injured, police Chief Mark Neu said.

Estimated damage from the fire was set at $700,000 — $300,000 for the statue and $400,000 for the amphitheater, Fire Capt. Richard Mascarella said Tuesday.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was at the scene Tuesday to prevent traffic jams and potential accidents from motorists stopping along the highway to take photographs.

Some people were scooping up pieces of the statue's foam from the nearby pond to take home with them, said church co-pastor Darlene Bishop.

"This meant a lot to a lot of people," she said.

Keith Lewis, of nearby Middletown, arrived at the church around 7 a.m. Tuesday to photograph the remains for his wife. Lewis said he had viewed the statue as both an oddity and an inspiration.

Cassie Browning, a church member from Dayton, said she was driving home when she saw smoke and noticed the statue was missing.

Travelers on I-75 often were startled to come upon the huge statue by the roadside, but many said America needs more symbols like it. So many people stopped at the church campus that church officials had to build a walkway to accommodate them.

Bishop said the statue will be rebuilt.

"It will be back, but this time we are going to try for something fireproof," she said.

The 4,000-member, nondenominational church was founded by Bishop and her husband, former horse trader Lawrence Bishop.

Lawrence Bishop said in 2004 he was trying to help people, not impress them, with the statue. He said his wife proposed the Jesus figure as a beacon of hope and salvation.

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Particle Man · 06-15-2010, 07:22 PM

The "after" looks like it's giving someone the finger... you sure he wasn't watching his post? That sounds like his humor.

Rangerscott · 06-15-2010, 10:52 PM

He'll be back in 3 days.

VatorMan · 06-15-2010, 11:05 PM

Hydrant · 06-15-2010, 11:09 PM

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Nicely done.

Rangerscott · 06-15-2010, 11:13 PM

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They excluded the turkey from that. Fuck em.

Doesn't matter if they use something fire proof. It'll just explode when stuck.

VatorMan · 06-15-2010, 11:20 PM

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They excluded the turkey from that. Fuck em.

Doesn't matter if they use something fire proof. It'll just explode when stuck.

Maybe this then ?

Particle Man · 06-15-2010, 11:26 PM

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Maybe this then ?

this thread now has potential

Rangerscott · 06-15-2010, 11:23 PM

101lifts2 · 06-15-2010, 11:24 PM

A few facts....

1. Jesus wasn't the name of the Messiah/Savoir. In fact in the original Hebrew bible, his name was never even mentioned. They always called him teacher or Lord.

2. The name Jesus was added (Jesus answered...Jesus said to the crowd..etc. ) in the King James version of the bible in the 1600s. It came from Greek meaning a male God Ies. The "J" doesn't exist in Hebrew, Greek or Latin. The word "Christ" was added, based on the word Christo meaning annointed. It's amazing how many people think Jesus Christ was the Messiah's actual name.

2. Idolitry should be forbidden anyways....You don't worship a statue so let it burn.

06-15-2010, 06:13 PM	#1
Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	AMJ not watching his post monday night 6-story Jesus statue in Ohio struck by lightning MONROE, Ohio – A six-story statue of Jesus Christ was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, leaving only a blackened steel skeleton and pieces of foam that were scooped up by curious onlookers Tuesday. 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. Monday, Monroe police dispatchers said. The sculpture, about 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 Tuesday. The nickname is the same used for a famous mural of the resurrected Jesus that overlooks the Notre Dame football stadium. The fire spread from the statue to an adjacent amphitheater but was confined to the attic area, and no one was injured, police Chief Mark Neu said. Estimated damage from the fire was set at $700,000 — $300,000 for the statue and $400,000 for the amphitheater, Fire Capt. Richard Mascarella said Tuesday. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was at the scene Tuesday to prevent traffic jams and potential accidents from motorists stopping along the highway to take photographs. Some people were scooping up pieces of the statue's foam from the nearby pond to take home with them, said church co-pastor Darlene Bishop. "This meant a lot to a lot of people," she said. Keith Lewis, of nearby Middletown, arrived at the church around 7 a.m. Tuesday to photograph the remains for his wife. Lewis said he had viewed the statue as both an oddity and an inspiration. Cassie Browning, a church member from Dayton, said she was driving home when she saw smoke and noticed the statue was missing. Travelers on I-75 often were startled to come upon the huge statue by the roadside, but many said America needs more symbols like it. So many people stopped at the church campus that church officials had to build a walkway to accommodate them. Bishop said the statue will be rebuilt. "It will be back, but this time we are going to try for something fireproof," she said. The 4,000-member, nondenominational church was founded by Bishop and her husband, former horse trader Lawrence Bishop. Lawrence Bishop said in 2004 he was trying to help people, not impress them, with the statue. He said his wife proposed the Jesus figure as a beacon of hope and salvation. Before During After

06-15-2010, 07:22 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	The "after" looks like it's giving someone the finger... you sure he wasn't watching his post? That sounds like his humor. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	A few facts.... 1. Jesus wasn't the name of the Messiah/Savoir. In fact in the original Hebrew bible, his name was never even mentioned. They always called him teacher or Lord. 2. The name Jesus was added (Jesus answered...Jesus said to the crowd..etc. ) in the King James version of the bible in the 1600s. It came from Greek meaning a male God Ies. The "J" doesn't exist in Hebrew, Greek or Latin. The word "Christ" was added, based on the word Christo meaning annointed. It's amazing how many people think Jesus Christ was the Messiah's actual name. 2. Idolitry should be forbidden anyways....You don't worship a statue so let it burn. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

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