It's been a long time since posting and while I had thought about scrapping this blog due to neglect, reading the original posts I noticed that the content is still timely - oil spills, destructive acts of nature, etc.
Well, last night a local landmark, affectionately known as "Touchdown Jesus" and "Big Butter Jesus" was struck by a bolt of lightning, caught fire and burned to the ground. The statue originally cost $250,000 and the megachurch that commissioned the statue has announced plans to rebuild.
This has sparked some debate - some see this as a waste of money and feel that there are other ways the church could help the community - through charitable acts, for instance. The church, on the other hand, views the statue as a "symbol of hope," and an important message for the thousands of people who drive by daily. In another camp are those who feel that a lightning strike is a fairly blatant sign from God (cliche though it might be) and ought to be heeded.
The question I have for any reader who wishes to contribute - if you had $250,000 how would you spend it to help others?
Please post your ideas.
