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 Phoenix.Oumura
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By Phoenix.Oumura 2010-06-14 23:36:46
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OK, so roughly an hour or so ago we had some severe storms roll through. About 10mi north of me theres this giant Jesus statue that Solid Rock Church built a few years back. After its construction it became a /b/tards wet dream on 4chan, and the subject of many religious jokes/lolimages.

Well apparently this storm decided he needed to burn. He was struck by lightning, engulfed in flames and utterly destroyed.
http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=12649244
I find this amusing. Enjoy.

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For those who have never seen it:
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By Sylph.Tigerwoods 2010-06-14 23:38:44
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By Sylph.Tigerwoods 2010-06-14 23:39:16
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I guess god decided he wanted a new statue!
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By Leviathan.Scorch 2010-06-14 23:40:20
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Thats awful.
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By Phoenix.Oumura 2010-06-14 23:40:21
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I'm going tomorrow to take pictures. Only the steel frame is left supposedly. I'll post if I manage to get any.
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By Sylph.Tigerwoods 2010-06-14 23:41:37
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Leviathan.Scorch said:
Thats awful.
yea, they're prolly going to waste the poor collection plate donater's money on a new one.
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By Phoenix.Oumura 2010-06-14 23:42:16
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Sylph.Tigerwoods said:
Leviathan.Scorch said:
Thats awful.
yea, they're prolly going to waste the poor collection plate donater's money on a new one.
^ This.
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By Leviathan.Scorch 2010-06-14 23:43:43
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Sylph.Tigerwoods said:
Leviathan.Scorch said:
Thats awful.
yea, they're prolly going to waste the poor collection plate donater's money on a new one.

It's not a waste, it's certainly too extravagent for my tastes, but if they have the money, and they're doing it for the right reasons, why not?
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By Phoenix.Destrac 2010-06-14 23:44:12
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THUNDER V!... ouch... the irony of this news is hilarious.
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By Phoenix.Jacob 2010-06-14 23:45:13
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that money can be used for a better cause than a big statue
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By Sylph.Tigerwoods 2010-06-14 23:46:30
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Leviathan.Scorch said:
Sylph.Tigerwoods said:
Leviathan.Scorch said:
Thats awful.
yea, they're prolly going to waste the poor collection plate donater's money on a new one.

It's not a waste, it's certainly too extravagent for my tastes, but if they have the money, and they're doing it for the right reasons, why not?
It is a waste imo. That's going to be a lot of money, for something not necessary. Donation money going to church bills, such as power, lights, water, ect actually contributes to the church. An unnecessary statue is just a waste. that money would be better spent on church supplies or to better w/e youth programs they may have. new bibles or furnishings. SOmething that will actually get used.
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By Phoenix.Oumura 2010-06-14 23:48:11
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Looks like Des saved me the trouble of posting images lol.
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By Leviathan.Scorch 2010-06-14 23:48:11
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Sylph.Tigerwoods said:
Leviathan.Scorch said:
Sylph.Tigerwoods said:
Leviathan.Scorch said:
Thats awful.
yea, they're prolly going to waste the poor collection plate donater's money on a new one.
It's not a waste, it's certainly too extravagent for my tastes, but if they have the money, and they're doing it for the right reasons, why not?
It is a waste imo. That's going to be a lot of money, for something not necessary. Donation money going to church bills, such as power, lights, water, ect actually contributes to the church. An unnecessary statue is just a waste. that money would be better spent on church supplies or to better w/e youth programs they may have. new bibles or furnishings. SOmething that will actually get used.

True, I don't even think they will rebuild it though.
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By tingletaru 2010-06-14 23:48:12
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This thread is just too awesome... :D
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By Phoenix.Destrac 2010-06-14 23:55:04
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"Don't worry. He'll rise up again in 3 days."
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By Phoenix.Oumura 2010-06-14 23:57:52
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Phoenix.Destrac said:
"Don't worry. He'll rise up again in 3 days."
*** lol'd.
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By Phoenix.Smileybone 2010-06-14 23:59:12
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Phoenix.Oumura said:
Phoenix.Destrac said:
"Don't worry. He'll rise up again in 3 days."
*** lol'd.

For a second I thought you were quoting yourself <.< too many galka avatars.
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By Lakshmi.Jaerik 2010-06-15 00:03:40
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Amusingly, we just had an earthquake here in SoCA shortly after Touchdown Jesus burned down.

Jesus: U MAD?
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By Siren.Enternius 2010-06-15 00:06:17
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Lakshmi.Jaerik said:
Amusingly, we just had an earthquake here in SoCA shortly after Touchdown Jesus burned down.

Jesus: U MAD?
Where do you live in California?
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By Bismarck.Dracondria 2010-06-15 00:14:56
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The Jungle part.
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By Asura.Duelmikauzero 2010-06-15 00:30:41
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I live just a few miles away from that giant jesus statue, 'round Cinci. I find it both hilarious and shocking that this happened. Perhaps jesus thought ill of his strange representation, and smited "big butter jesus." Either way, that storm just ripped through here not long ago and caused a lot of damage.

Said Statue actually inspired a song by comedic musician Heywood Banks called "big butter jesus" found here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq01UYiMyHg

*Edit* Okay so.. not so funny anymore. Upon further examination, it seems the chuch itself also caught fire. Hope everyone is okay..
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By Caitsith.Silvaria 2010-06-15 01:03:58
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Leviathan.Scorch said:
Sylph.Tigerwoods said:
Leviathan.Scorch said:
Thats awful.
yea, they're prolly going to waste the poor collection plate donater's money on a new one.

It's not a waste, it's certainly too extravagent for my tastes, but if they have the money, and they're doing it for the right reasons, why not?

Because it's extravagant and ostentatious; meanwhile, there are probably children in that community who are going to school hungry, and senior citizens who need help with their prescription drug costs.

I'm not a Christian, so maybe I'm mistaken, but it seems to me that Jesus would have preferred humans spending excess money to take care of their fellow humans, rather than on lavish displays of religiosity. 8|
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By Shiva.Xet 2010-06-15 01:08:51
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Caitsith.Silvaria said:
Leviathan.Scorch said:
Sylph.Tigerwoods said:
Leviathan.Scorch said:
Thats awful.
yea, they're prolly going to waste the poor collection plate donater's money on a new one.

It's not a waste, it's certainly too extravagent for my tastes, but if they have the money, and they're doing it for the right reasons, why not?

Because it's extravagant and ostentatious; meanwhile, there are probably children in that community who are going to school hungry, and senior citizens who need help with their prescription drug costs.

I'm not a Christian, so maybe I'm mistaken, but it seems to me that Jesus would have preferred humans spending excess money to take care of their fellow humans, rather than on lavish displays of religiosity. 8|

Yet the big statue has you talking about jesus!!!

I'm tired =(
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By Gilgamesh.Shayala 2010-06-15 01:53:19
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It serves them right for being cheap. Who builds a statue out of styrofoam... or as we Brits call it, Polystyrene?
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By Midgardsormr.Sammitch 2010-06-15 01:58:20
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Gilgamesh.Shayala said:
It serves them right for being cheap. Who builds a statue out of styrofoam... or as we Brits call it, Polystyrene?
Expanded polystyrene.

GAWD.
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By Valefor.Endlesspath 2010-06-15 02:14:27
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Phoenix.Oumura said:
OK, so roughly an hour or so ago we had some severe storms roll through. About 10mi north of me theres this giant Jesus statue that Solid Rock Church built a few years back. After its construction it became a /b/tards wet dream on 4chan, and the subject of many religious jokes/lolimages.

Well apparently this storm decided he needed to burn. He was struck by lightning, engulfed in flames and utterly destroyed.
http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=12649244
I find this amusing. Enjoy.

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For those who have never seen it:

Sounds like some background issues leaking out Oumura... after all, this is no more then some man made statue, nothing more - nothing less.
Can you please fill us in on your apparently salacious joy in this simple physical event of nature?
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By Phoenix.Smileybone 2010-06-15 02:17:51
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Valefor.Endlesspath said:
Phoenix.Oumura said:
OK, so roughly an hour or so ago we had some severe storms roll through. About 10mi north of me theres this giant Jesus statue that Solid Rock Church built a few years back. After its construction it became a /b/tards wet dream on 4chan, and the subject of many religious jokes/lolimages.

Well apparently this storm decided he needed to burn. He was struck by lightning, engulfed in flames and utterly destroyed.
http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=12649244
I find this amusing. Enjoy.

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For those who have never seen it:

Sounds like some background issues leaking out Oumura... after all, this is no more then some man made statue, nothing more - nothing less.
Can you please fill us in on your apparently salacious joy in this simple physical event of nature?

Probably has something to do with this thing called "irony".
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By Phoenix.Oumura 2010-06-15 02:31:01
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Phoenix.Smileybone said:
Valefor.Endlesspath said:
Phoenix.Oumura said:
OK, so roughly an hour or so ago we had some severe storms roll through. About 10mi north of me theres this giant Jesus statue that Solid Rock Church built a few years back. After its construction it became a /b/tards wet dream on 4chan, and the subject of many religious jokes/lolimages.

Well apparently this storm decided he needed to burn. He was struck by lightning, engulfed in flames and utterly destroyed.
http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=12649244
I find this amusing. Enjoy.

::EDIT::
For those who have never seen it:

Sounds like some background issues leaking out Oumura... after all, this is no more then some man made statue, nothing more - nothing less.
Can you please fill us in on your apparently salacious joy in this simple physical event of nature?

Probably has something to do with this thing called "irony".
Lol'd, and thank you for getting the point across for me. :)
By "us" I'm guessing you mean you...and only you.
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By Bahamut.Kaioshin 2010-06-15 02:37:26
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I thought Idolisim was a sin. Some christian's never got to that part in the Ten Commandments.
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