Idol Topic Week 2, Mt. Rushmore

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If you drive about 45 minutes north of my city you will see an iconic landmark of sorts. It's the Solid Rock Church, and it was founded in 1978 in Lebanon, OH, originally, but the mighty Middletown "North Campus" is probably the most well-known branch. It's a massive and sprawling piece of real estate between Cincinnati and Dayton, OH which gives tribute to the Lord, the King of Kings, the Big J.C., Savior, the Almighty, Buddy Christ, Jesús or whatever name you recognize The Boss on the Cross as.

 

In front of the structure is a man-made pond where there used to be a colossal statue of a massive Messiah rising from the water. He was fondly known to passers-by as "Quicksand Jesus" and also "Touch Down Jesus". 

 

In June of 2010, the area suffered from intense storm damage due to wind and lightning. Jesus caught fire and burned. Here are some of our beloved local TV news reporters explaining the demise of this iconic image: 
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CHcR7_c630 

 

Local citizens viewed this freak accident of nature as both tragic and ironic. Many saw it as a sign of doom because if the Big Guy in the Sky couldn't survive a lightning strike, well, what does that say about our future as a society?  Some folks thought the stature was an eyesore along the interstate and gave the Solid Rock Church, who was responsible for building it, a reputation for being opulent and only wanting attention. 

 

Fear not. This faith-filled mega church quickly came up with a plan B as in Bible. Now, travelers motoring north or south in Middletown, OH can view an updated representation of the risen-again Redeemer in all His glory.

 

He is now known widely and fondly as "Hug Me Jesus" and or "Big Butter Jesus" or my personal favorite, "Five Dollar Footlong Jesus".  The icon measures 52 feet tall and  weighs 3000 pounds. Another new and improved feature: He is now Fire-Proof Jesus!

 

This video clip at the 1/2 way point  shows the new scripture, um I mean sculpture:
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezpcddHchIM