It's All A Matter Of Choice

I was struggling to make some sense, of this brewing local issue. They may even be talking about it, in other places. It's message has a worldwide appeal. So I can imagine they are. The "Statue Of Liberation" was unveiled on Independence Day. It was generating conversation before then. I soon made up my mind, how I felt about the whole thing. But I wanted to share my views with others. See what other people had to say. We can say that it's WOCM's money, and leave it at that. Since that's the case. That would be the end. Most of those people complaining. Don't have a stake in the matter anyway. If you are not a member, not one thin dime of your money was spent. Or went toward the erecting of this statue. How do you tell someone, how to spend their money, if it's not affecting you? I can't help but think many of these gripes are fueled by jealousy. Personally I'm of the opinion. If it spurs conversation about God. As long as it's not blasphemy, it's a good thing.

A young lady who attends the church. Had this too say. "We as well as our pastor are highly favored. The church and all it's members, are abundantly blessed. We support the pastor's vision wholeheartedly". She also extended an invitation, to come and worship with them. To anyone within the sound of her voice.That sums up the whole thing, as far as I'm concerned. Most of these people complaining. Don't offer you anything. This isn't the only imposing religious symbol, in the Memphis area. There are two Buddha statues, and three highly visible crosses. That can be seen for miles around, at "Bellevue Baptist Church". They justify the three large crosses at "Bellvue Baptist" as being contributions. Well the statue is a contribution, to the community too. It just has several thousand donors. A man asked a question today that put it in perspective. At the time it was built the "Gold Strike Casino" was the tallest building, in the state of Mississippi. If you're like me, you didn't know that. I am aware of the push, to have the most elaborate casino. But we've just come to expect excess. The better to draw your money my friend. Have you ever heard someone complain, or even inquire? About how much money was spent, on anything in Tunica. Those who patronize the gambling halls don't care. I would bet $269,000, is just a drop in the bucket. If we start pointing out all the things, that could have been used for something else. The list would never end. Just like the statue symbolizes liberty, through God and his word. Like everything else, it's all a matter of choice.