touchdown Jesus

[Kevin1989]

Soo can anyone confirm that touchdown Jesus was burnt up?

[Steves LX]

Yes it is nothing but a metal frame now.

[Metcalf Racing]

That's what happens when you build things that represent good with DIRTY money

[Steves LX]

Here's a couple pics.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w174/steveslx/29017220-4c2e-4fde-98d8-8dbb9a7e9c7.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w174/steveslx/611e0d89-93bc-4815-bca4-d3f10b0cb47.jpg

[NXcoupe]

So...... was it struck by lightning?

[sean]

What the HELL happend? lol sorry. Get a few daytime pics.

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Bob and Tom called it the Big Butter Jesus i guess because it looked like it was carved out of butter. That thing was known nationally. I'm sure Jesus will rise again (no religious pun intended lol).

[glassman]

Bob and Tom called it the Big Butter Jesus i guess because it looked like it was carved out of butter. That thing was known nationally. I'm sure Jesus will rise again (no religious pun intended lol).

Think it will take more than 3 days?? :lol::rofl::lol:
sorry couldn't help it...... :dunno:
(religious pun intended)

[Mista Bone]

Haywood Banks is who named it "Big Butter Jesus"........

[NXcoupe]

you sir, are correct. I remember the first day he dubbed it that, I nearly ran my truck off the road. lol. He actually wrote a song about it.

[Mista Bone]

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

[redfirepearlgt]

That's what happens when you build things that represent good with DIRTY money

Couldn't be said better.

[Black Horse]

Suspiciously enough, there was recent discussion of the need to renovate the statue. Could it possibly be that insurance money will be rebuilding it? I think lightning may have hit the gasoline that was being poured all over it....

[plated]

do u beleive in god now?glad i do!:angel:

[Stangman]

"Dear Church,

I know it's always hard for you to hear me when I speak, and quite frankly I havent been able to find the words to tell you how much I actually dislike the butter-colored, 60ft tall statue you made of me calling a touchdown, sooo...... uhhh... yeah.... there you go.

Have a nice day

Jesus"

[ponymom05]

"Dear Church,

I know it's always hard for you to hear me when I speak, and quite frankly I havent been able to find the words to tell you how much I actually dislike the butter-colored, 60ft tall statue you made of me calling a touchdown, sooo...... uhhh... yeah.... there you go.

Have a nice day

Jesus"


Awesome!!

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I always wanted to make a sign that said "ITS GOOOOOD!" or something like that and stand it up in front of it. I'm sure even if it was God who shot it with lightning that insurance money and/or the collection plate will pay to butter it back up.

[tcorns]

would that mean he killed himself?

[Pitbull1052]

another building next to it caught on fire in the attic too........ I always thought it was some what disprespectful very ironic that an act of God burnt down a Jesus statue...

[Steves LX]

Here's video

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[Steves LX]

Here's video of it from you tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAAj1OiH-WA

[cstreu1026]

It has already made national news again. Headline on Yahoo reads "Touchdown Jesus" destroyed by lightning.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_lightning_strikes_jesus_statue

[cstreu1026]

Does anyone else see the irony in the fact that the 62 ft. tall statue of Jesus burnt to the ground after being struck by lightning but the Hustle store on the other side of the highway came through unharmed and is open for business again today?

[facemelter71]

Every one thinks the world is coming to an end. It was on the Radio this morning on the way in to work.The people of Solid Rock say that there e-mail is flooded with people saying the world is coming to an end.

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I heard it was hit by lightning again after it burned down.

[bascom123]

Does anyone else see the irony in the fact that the 62 ft. tall statue of Jesus burnt to the ground after being struck by lightning but the Hustle store on the other side of the highway came through unharmed and is open for business again today?

What he said x2 :lol::lol::lol::lol::cheers:

[pegasus]

long live skeletor jesus!!!!!

[Stangman]

In the video of it burning, it looks like it only has one arm.... like someone hailing hitler, lol

[sean]

I hear the next design will be him shooting a 3 pointer....

But I do remember hearing they needed to repair it. It was falling apart. It wouldn't surprise me if it was set on fire by someone there.

[306Power]

Wait wait, if some insurance companies consider lightning an act of god then this is some terrible child abuse.

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Wow i just heard my cousin shot that cell phone video from the highway and it's on the news.

[Blackpony]

I hate that name for the over sized Jesus. People stole that name from the real Touch Down Jesus which is located at the north end of the field at Notre Dame... Of course the people from the church will call it an act of God and how someone will come out in a few days and say the Lord spoke to him in that one second when the lightning struck.

[cstreu1026]

...and they will build a new one that no doubt will be even bigger.

[Mr.Moontang]

Will it be back in three days???

[cstreu1026]

I don't think so but if it is you can bet I will be in church there on Sunday.

[Blackpony]

Does anyone else see the irony in the fact that the 62 ft. tall statue of Jesus burnt to the ground after being struck by lightning but the Hustle store on the other side of the highway came through unharmed and is open for business again today?

I find it hard to believe that this didn't happen sooner. Who in there right mind would design something that is highly flammable and has a inner frame of metal. This was bound to happen and the materials used to make this all have high burn rate.

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

The news said damages where estimated at 700k....for a styrofoam and fiberglass chunk of accelerant.

[cstreu1026]

and the damage to the ampitheater because no church is complete without an ampitheater.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/cstreu1026/23904634_320X180.jpg

[Black Horse]

Think of all the donations that will be showing up to help them rebuild........

[Blackpony]

Think of all the donations that will be showing up to help them rebuild........

And purchase the pastor a new car....

[04 Venom]

Every one thinks the world is coming to an end. It was on the Radio this morning on the way in to work.The people of Solid Rock say that there e-mail is flooded with people saying the world is coming to an end.

For SOME people their religion is an opiate

[Mista Bone]

http://i.imgur.com/vS5p2.jpg

[pegasus]

http://i.imgur.com/vS5p2.jpg

lolz nice

[04 Venom]

http://i.imgur.com/vS5p2.jpg

The best so far!

[pegasus]

lastnight he burned down today Im sick....2012 here we come when do the frogs get here??

[Mista Bone]

Will it be rebuilt by Friday????

[Squale iii]

That's what happens when you build things that represent good with DIRTY money

It represents something bad.... Power, money, control of people... I mean, that's what Christianity is... :eek:

[redfirepearlgt]

another building next to it caught on fire in the attic too........ I always thought it was some what disprespectful very ironic that an act of God burnt down a Jesus statue...

Exodus 20:4,5 - "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of ANYTHING in heaven above or on earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, ..."

I'd say that when God said anything, he meant ANYTHING! Though it was a representation of Jesus, the thing still reminded me of the golden idol made by King Nebuchadnezzar that Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego refused to bow down to and worship, which got them sent to the fiery furnace. Glad it's gone. Hopefully they learned a lesson.

Sorry, here endeth the lesson.

[2Kblacksleeper]

Well put.

I believe in religion and faith. I do not believe on pushing it on people, making them think they have to give you a ton of money, or being able to sin over and over and think that just being able to ask for forgiveness is ok.
You should learn the first time and not continue to. Sin the same.

All you need is your book of choice and faith.

John

[Gene]

Will it be back in three days???

Thanks, Scott...I almost spit my soda out on that one...

[Squale iii]

Thanks, Scott...I almost spit my soda out on that one...

What if it was though! That would be freaky. Maybe this was setup as a means to convince people Jesus is real and that they need to come back to the church and pay their tithes & offerings!!! Great idea!

[347sc]

http://i.imgur.com/vS5p2.jpg


Funniest thing is the flashing sign said "HE WILL BE BACK!" And I drove right past it and didnt even see that it had burnt down this morning.

[cstreu1026]

From The Dayton Daily News

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb162/cstreu1026/slideshow_1001583867_ddn061610peter.jpg

[Mr.Moontang]

Thanks, Scott...I almost spit my soda out on that one...

I was begining to think that comment went right passed the radar.

[Pitbull1052]

Exodus 20:4,5 - "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of ANYTHING in heaven above or on earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, ..."

I'd say that when God said anything, he meant ANYTHING! Though it was a representation of Jesus, the thing still reminded me of the golden idol made by King Nebuchadnezzar that Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego refused to bow down to and worship, which got them sent to the fiery furnace. Glad it's gone. Hopefully they learned a lesson.

Sorry, here endeth the lesson.







BINGO!!!!!!!! that's what I was thinking..... today there was an article how the church was saying it's not an act of god that did it so I think their values are some what squed.....

[Black Horse]

Of course, maybe, perhaps it is an act of God. Look at the attention this event has caused WORLDWIDE. It has made christians question things they believe, it has made non-believers question things as well. It has gain more exposure than a speech by the Pope (or even Obama).

It has certainly given the opportunity for many to poke some fun, perhaps gaining even more exposure.

Last time God let his son die it changed the world.....



And Scott - I am still laughing at your comment, last night on the news they were interviewing the Pastor's wife and she said he won't be back in 3 days this time ~lol~ maybe she reads Stangbangerz!

[pegasus]

I blame the muslams a few exits down....

[Blackpony]

I just checked WCPO and now the story is "Do you see the Virgin Mary sitting with a cross" come on really people. Someone needs to get a f%^king life here.

[pegasus]

buddha farted and the jesus blew up