Comments on: SCULPTURE: Low on the Cross http://thegazz.com/gblogs/downtownwv/2008/04/22/sculpture-low-on-the-cross/ Just another Thegazz.com weblog Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:02:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.0 by: T. Paige http://thegazz.com/gblogs/downtownwv/2008/04/22/sculpture-low-on-the-cross/#comment-1929 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:21:41 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/downtownwv/2008/04/22/sculpture-low-on-the-cross/#comment-1929 Dave, Thad, Whoever...You're both wrong. But thank you for apologizing. I'm thinking about the public placement of this sculpture within eyesight of non-Catholics, nano-Catholics, and people in general who just don't want to be reminded every day or every time they see this sculpture of some poor guy HANGING IN AGONY on a cross, recreated for our enjoyment in a public place. It's barbaric, a throw back to medieval times. Some will say, 'We need to be reminded of what Christ did for us.' Well,then, open your Bible, not to mention your Faith, and quit relying on your senses and visual props to apprehend a spiritual reality. Remember this handy rule of thumb: the bigger the statue, the smaller the faith. Dave, Thad, Whoever…You’re both wrong. But thank you for apologizing. I’m thinking about the public placement of this sculpture within eyesight of non-Catholics, nano-Catholics, and people in general who just don’t want to be reminded every day or every time they see this sculpture of some poor guy HANGING IN AGONY on a cross, recreated for our enjoyment in a public place. It’s barbaric, a throw back to medieval times. Some will say, ‘We need to be reminded of what Christ did for us.’ Well,then, open your Bible, not to mention your Faith, and quit relying on your senses and visual props to apprehend a spiritual reality. Remember this handy rule of thumb: the bigger the statue, the smaller the faith.

]]> by: dave http://thegazz.com/gblogs/downtownwv/2008/04/22/sculpture-low-on-the-cross/#comment-1861 Mon, 05 May 2008 04:20:44 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/downtownwv/2008/04/22/sculpture-low-on-the-cross/#comment-1861 I too realize that my comment might have come off bitter and angry. That's wonderful that the Catholic church is that involved and I applaud them. There is also nothing wrong with beautification projects. It's just that every time I drive by that corner, I just can't help but feel a little bugged about it. I too realize that my comment might have come off bitter and angry. That’s wonderful that the Catholic church is that involved and I applaud them. There is also nothing wrong with beautification projects. It’s just that every time I drive by that corner, I just can’t help but feel a little bugged about it.

]]> by: Thad Settle http://thegazz.com/gblogs/downtownwv/2008/04/22/sculpture-low-on-the-cross/#comment-1852 Sat, 03 May 2008 12:33:53 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/downtownwv/2008/04/22/sculpture-low-on-the-cross/#comment-1852 I apologize to Dave. I just reread my own post and realize that last sentence was written in the heat of the moment. That statement was inappropriate. What I should have said is that its important to have an open mind, a tolerant attitude, and get all the facts before passing judgment. I should follow my own advice. I apologize to Dave.
I just reread my own post and realize that last sentence was written in the heat of the moment. That statement was inappropriate. What I should have said is that its important to have an open mind, a tolerant attitude, and get all the facts before passing judgment. I should follow my own advice.

]]> by: Thad Settle http://thegazz.com/gblogs/downtownwv/2008/04/22/sculpture-low-on-the-cross/#comment-1851 Sat, 03 May 2008 11:46:39 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/downtownwv/2008/04/22/sculpture-low-on-the-cross/#comment-1851 There are many programs that feed the hungry or clothing the naked that Monsignor Sadie directs in conjunction with the Diocese of Wheeling Charleston. The Catholic Church's Assistance to the needy is second only tothe State Government iin its program. Dave should know of what he speaks rather than reveal his own hang ups and prejudices. There are many programs that feed the hungry or clothing the naked that Monsignor Sadie directs in conjunction with the Diocese of Wheeling Charleston. The Catholic Church’s Assistance to the needy is second only tothe State Government iin its program.

Dave should know of what he speaks rather than reveal his own hang ups and prejudices.

]]> by: dave http://thegazz.com/gblogs/downtownwv/2008/04/22/sculpture-low-on-the-cross/#comment-1839 Thu, 01 May 2008 21:43:50 +0000 http://thegazz.com/gblogs/downtownwv/2008/04/22/sculpture-low-on-the-cross/#comment-1839 you know what bugs me about this 'garden'? it's a gaudy display of what Sadie thinks is important...pretty statues instead of feeding the hungry or clothing the naked. it's a slap in the face to those churches who work their arses off to help this community. it's nothing more than a strategic real-estate move. "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves." Philippians 2:3 you know what bugs me about this ‘garden’? it’s a gaudy display of what Sadie thinks is important…pretty statues instead of feeding the hungry or clothing the naked. it’s a slap in the face to those churches who work their arses off to help this community. it’s nothing more than a strategic real-estate move.

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3

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