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Troublesh00ter's avatar

Twenty crosses. At $240,000 each. That has to be some of the most expensive virtue-signaling I've heard about in a long time. That comes to $4.8 million, gang. Seems to me that a whole lot of food could be purchased to feed a whole lot of people who need it with that kind of moolah.

But apparently, Mississippi thinks that LOOKING like a Christian is more important than ACTING like a Christian. My mistake.

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Maltnothops's avatar

But they are acting like christians. Let’s stop going along with the BS that Christianity is inherently good.

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Troublesh00ter's avatar

Depends, really. I've known Christians that actually give a damn about helping out those less fortunate. With them, it was far less about virtue-signaling than it was about actual HELP.

Mississippi apparently never heard about such a thing, for what I can tell here.

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Joe King's avatar

So you have known Christians who were good people in spite of their Christianity, even though they will tell you it's because of it.

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Troublesh00ter's avatar

Actually BECAUSE of their Christianity. This was back when I was a teen at the Northfield Community Church in Illinois. We did outreach, in coordination with Hull House, to help out in the inner city of Chicago. I should mention that we weren't proselytizing here, either, just getting the food where it was needed.

I'm not a Christian anymore. I was sorta one then, and I was with people who wanted to help BECAUSE OF THEIR FAITH. Let's not get so jaundiced that we think that all Christians are Ted Haggard or Joel Osteen.

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Joe King's avatar

I understand that it's more nuanced. Perhaps it is better to say that they were decent people to start with and found a variety of Christianity that inspired them to take action.

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ericc's avatar

Inspiring good people to good actions is pretty much the Mon-Sat job of decent pastors. I've seen a few responsible for getting people off their butts and out into charitable work (me included).

But, I'm guessing Rozier does not agree with me about the role of pastors. Or what counts as 'good actions.'

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Maltnothops's avatar

I agree that it depends. Which I think underscores my point that Christianity is not inherently good and the phrase “acting like a Christian” is undeserved when it assumes laudable behaviors.

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Socratez's avatar

Great point! Looking like is more important than actually doing !

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Matri's avatar

That is so many Christian erections.

Yuuuuge erections.

And showing off all of their erections in public!

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Bill Wilson's avatar

Fernando: “It is better to look good than feel good.”

https://youtu.be/J0RTD7250II?si=Y2wZ5sRYetbtmyaR

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ericc's avatar

𝑖𝑓 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝐻𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑤𝑎𝑦 45 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑠 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐽𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 ℎ𝑖𝑚, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑖𝑡’𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑦,” 𝑅𝑜𝑧𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑎𝑖𝑑.

Let me translate that for you: if one atheist, Muslim, or Jew drives down Highway 45 and looks at this cross and thinks 'gee, I'd better hide my beliefs and take my lumps when my civil rights are denied, instead of fighting for them', it's worth every penny, Rozier meant.

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Matri's avatar

More realistically, if a person drives down the highway and looks at the yuuuge Christian erection and starts thinking, they’re going to have an accident because they aren’t paying attention to the road and was instead thinking of the humongous Christian erection.

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Tinker's avatar

Erecting giant torture devices all over the state? Sounds like a warning to me. Imagine if there were giant gallows all over the state...

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wreck's avatar

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 would keep Mike Pence out.

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Val Uptuous NotAgain's avatar

Guillotines as far as the eye can see.

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XJC's avatar

They'll be working crosses on Nov 6 when Trump refuses to concede defeat and Oathkeepers need to teach the Blacks a few lessons.

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CozmoTheMagician's avatar

If there are any 100ft tall blacks around, I think the oathbreakers are ones who need to worry O_o

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Crowscage's avatar

They sure want to scare vampire jayzuz away, don't they?

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AlbertCamus's avatar

These Christians sure do like their erections!

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Black Hole and DM mourner's avatar

If only they weren't a dick about it.

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The Moonface Kid's avatar

A buncha stiffs.

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NOGODZ20's avatar

Giving people the shaft.

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Zorginipsoundsor's avatar

That takes balls.

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NOGODZ20's avatar

They're nuts.

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Zorginipsoundsor's avatar

In your sack.

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CozmoTheMagician's avatar

and when it comes to purity they sure like their balls.

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AlbertCamus's avatar

but, of course, they pay for them.

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Bill Wilson's avatar

What happens when you take the blue pill instead of the red.

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Val Uptuous NotAgain's avatar

It is worth all that money if just one person converts to Christianity? Is it worth all that money if three or four (or hundreds) people see it for the waste of money it is and realize that Christianity is a grift and walk away from the religion? One of the reasons given for the loss of membership in religion from yesterday’s article was the heartlessness of the churches, and this is a giant symbol of that heartlessness. $200,000+ that could have fed, clothed and housed the underprivileged. Add to that the fact that the money they used was not taxed, and therefore took money from the government that does provide those services.

So many folks drive by this crap on the side of the road, think of it as blight, and get pushed further from the so called good news. It doesn’t help with cell service, it provides no electricity, what it is, is just more advertising.

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Black Hole and DM mourner's avatar

Val, I beg you don't give them more stupid ideas or they will start to erect cross shaped cell towers and streetlights.

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Val Uptuous NotAgain's avatar

Well, they already claim power poles as signs from god after catastrophic storms. There’s not much I can do to get them to take credit for crap they don’t deserve.

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XJC's avatar

It's a symbol of power and self righteousness. A monument to stupidity.

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Yamuna Ramachandran's avatar

I hadn't thought of cell service. In fact, if it were to be useful at all, it should be one of those cell towers in disguise, provide free wifi...something, anything.

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Matri's avatar

Christians? Providing help for free? Are you crazy?

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Joan the Dork's avatar

𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴! ...you from dropped calls in flyover country.

I mean, at least then he'd be doing 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 useful...

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ericc's avatar

So, that's a good point about Christians who get turned off by it, and one I bet Rozier doesn't consider.

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NOGODZ20's avatar

Mississippi by the numbers...

* 48th Overall (bet they have Louisiana in their sights for the dead last ranking)

* 49th in Economy (guess that by itself explains these crosses)

* 49th in Health Care (who needs health care when you have Dr. Jesus)

* 47th in Infrastructure (no wonder they don't have money to fix things)

* 41st in Education (look what they're teaching)

* 40th in Fiscal stability (which comes as no surprise, considering this article)

Seems they have a plethora of issues that need attention. They will, of course, continue to ignore those issues to push JEEEEEEESUS on their citizenry.

(One correction: Mississippi is tied with Alabama for most religious (read: Christian) state in the country)

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Daniel Rotter's avatar

And yet Alabama came very close in 2017 to electing an accused pedophile, Roy Moore (because he's a Republican, so a lot of the "good Christian folks of Alabama" decided to look the other way).

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NOGODZ20's avatar

Pedophilia is a Christian tradition. Look how Jesus came into the world.

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Whitney's avatar

Shout out and thank you to the African population of Alabama, who voted en masse against Roy Moore in that very election. The nation owes you a debt it will likely never repay.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/dec/14/alabama-black-women-saved-america-roy-moore

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Julie Duggan's avatar

So apparently "thoughts and prayers" don't actually work to solve problems. Lol.

If only they would focus on facts and critical thinking to solve problems.

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NOGODZ20's avatar

Of course if they focused on facts and critical thinking, they wouldn't be Christians anymore. Oh noes!

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Julie Duggan's avatar

Exactly

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RegularJoe's avatar

I take it the really big crosses are in case Jesus comes back as a giant. 🤔

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4streegrrl 🇨🇦's avatar

he'll also know to avoid the place because it didn't end well for him last time.

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mechtheist's avatar

If Jesus showed up in Elbaf, Dorry and Brogy would do a Hakoku on his ass, thet're way too smart and got too much class to suffer his presence on their homeland.

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Patricia Kayden's avatar

Ouch!!

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Kay-El's avatar

OT - I need to mother brag a bit. Just watched my son defend his PhD dissertation over Webex. He was magnificent. I even understood a lot of it (lol). He handled all questions like a pro and his committee seemed very impressed. There will soon be a Doctor(ate) in the house. (No, he doesn’t live with me but will probably stay here for a month until he goes to his postdoctoral position at Stanford)

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Kay-El's avatar

This just in. He’s officially a Doctor!! Passed with flying colors

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Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz's avatar

When I got my PhD, I called my wife (a real doctor) and told her we could officially play doctor.

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Kay-El's avatar

That’s hilarious. I hope you both took advantage of that. ♥️

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NOGODZ20's avatar

Now all he needs is a TARDIS. ;)

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Kay-El's avatar

I guarantee he would love one

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Troublesh00ter's avatar

Hot Buttered Rum! 😋 Again, congrats!!!

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Zorginipsoundsor's avatar

👏🍾

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NOGODZ20's avatar

Brag away. It's well-deserved.

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Troublesh00ter's avatar

Congrats to the kid and to you! Bravo y brava!

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CozmoTheMagician's avatar

You left out the most important info. Does he vote blue or red? Just kidding. What was the PhD in?

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Kay-El's avatar

Lol, blue, naturally. Neuroimaging data science stuff.

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CozmoTheMagician's avatar

WTG New Doc! That stuff can literally save lives. (not that I look down on other sciences/fields) But I'm always happy seeing medical science advance. I tend to appreciate it more and more as I get older for some odd reason O_o

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Kay-El's avatar

Indeed! He’s a neuroscience geek (but very cool). I expect him to make a breakthrough some day.

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Val Uptuous NotAgain's avatar

Awesome! Congratulations on having his hard work pay off. It is an amazing accomplishment.

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Bagen Onuts's avatar

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Kay-El's avatar

Thank you. He’s worked really hard.

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Maltnothops's avatar

Huzzah!

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Yamuna Ramachandran's avatar

I'd be frightened for my life if I saw such a huge "roadside monstrosity." It doesn't symbolize love for Jesus. A cross that ostentatious is a white power warning. "If you're White, welcome. If not, keep driving."

(Speaking of ostentatiousness, I'd love to hear your thoughts on that massive temple in Robbinsville NJ. From the photos, it looks like the Scientology HQ. Though I hear the cafeteria is great!)

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XJC's avatar

Black Christians are a majority in Mississippi. They're a big part of the business. A legacy of slavery that keeps them oppressed.

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Yamuna Ramachandran's avatar

Yes. I guess the cross has taken on a new meaning, much like if someone has a vehicle blazing ginormous American flags, or open carries a big gun just because they can. They're clearly trying to intimidate.

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Brianna Amore's avatar

I visited the BAPS temple in London. It was VERY impressive indeed! Every single inch of the place was hand carved in India and transported piece by piece to London. The level of craft and care in these places is insane.

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Zorginipsoundsor's avatar

"hand carved in India" Or slave labor like the one NJ?

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Maltnothops's avatar

“Volunteers”?

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Yamuna Ramachandran's avatar

Yes, It's supposed to be like a museum. But it's another example of religion going waaay overboard. People go there and donate. Hindu temples are not as high pressure for money I suppose...but the massive displays of gold and the sheer size of it, doesn't sit right with me.

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Dan Barker's avatar

It’s territorialism. It’s like those animals who spray their boundaries signaling “This is mine!”

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Scott's avatar

I appreciate your politeness, but in my mind's eye it's more like rabid dogs pissing on Mississippi claiming it for their sick perverted religion and daring anyone else to challenge them. Beware !!

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Crowscage's avatar

And being made of metal its reusable for nightly cross burnings.

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Mike Hammer's avatar

Shocking that there isn’t an effigy of Trump nailed to it.

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wreck's avatar

I'd rather say the actual tRump nailed to it. It might not be strong enough to hold up that hideous bloated bag of shit, though.

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Black Hole and DM mourner's avatar

Better find a place where his corpse will freeze. One pandemic is more than enough.

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MikeinSonoma's avatar

For the record I think a lot of people will drive through the state and think wow what a backwards state. Not to mention they can afford to put up big crosses but they can’t afford to pay their federal taxes, freeloaders for Jesus.

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oraxx's avatar

This is the best way they could find to spend a quarter million dollars in a state with some of the very worst social metrics in the country? I have no idea what they think a monstrosity like this is going to accomplish.

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Straw's avatar

They expect that any heaten seeing that cross are automatically having a moment of enlightenment and happily joining their human sacrificing cult.

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Black Hole and DM mourner's avatar

I had a moment of enlightenment. Next month should I donate to Le Secours Populaire (secular charity), Le Refuge (help LGBTQI+ youths shunned by their families) or "borrow" DM's card and donate to both ?

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Marie -José Renaud's avatar

donate to both

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Val Uptuous NotAgain's avatar

After my surgery, I no longer have moments of enlightenment.

I prefer to donate my money to Gilda’s Club to help folks dealing with cancer.

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Brianna Amore's avatar

The only thing I feel when I see a gigantic cross is disgust.

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Bagen Onuts's avatar

Today is good friday. In jeezy's honor I will eat a ham sandwich at 1:30. This will piss off jeezy, yayway and alluh.

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Len Koz's avatar

I beat you to it. Had a lovely ham, swiss, and bacon on rye at noon ET. 2 pork products PLUS cheese. :)

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Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz's avatar

Bacon cheeseburger. Got some beef jerky for later as well.

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Julie Duggan's avatar

" Last in all things that matter, #1 in the cross" certainly not anything to be proud of, but of course they are. These are simpletons.

When I see these big ugly crosses in the midwest as I'm traveling here to there, I think it just makes the place so trashy.

And you are exactly correct: this non-profit organization had $5 million dollars.... imagine all the wonderful things they could have done with it to make long lasting and positive impacts on various Mississippi communities. It is a shithole state just like alabama, but so many Republican states are turning into third world states.... right here in our own country. You can trace everything back to religion. And thanks to the zealots on SCOTUS, the Republican states are going alll in on their little Charter- Christian School programs by stealing taxpayer dollars, these programs all have massive costs overrun, and we will be taxed again to cover the deficit. such a fucking scam.

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