While I was down in Myrtle, Culture Capital of the Whirled (tm), soaking up the rays and chowing on some fine holiday fix'ns, some of our friends in Tennessee were ... I'm not sure how to describe it w/o sound effects.
Happy 4th, Praise Jeebus!
Lady Liberty Trades In Some Trappings.
As the congregation of the World Overcomers Outreach Ministries Church looked on and its pastor, Apostle Alton R. Williams, presided, a brown shroud much like a burqa was pulled away to reveal a giant statue of the Lady, but with the Ten Commandments under one arm and "Jehovah" inscribed on her crown.
And in place of a torch, she held aloft a large gold cross, as if to ward off the pawnshops, the car dealerships and the discount furniture outlets at the busy corner of Kirby Parkway and Winchester that is her home. A single tear graced her cheek.
It was not clear if she was crying because of her new home, her new identity as a symbol of religion or, as the pastor said, America's increasing godlessness.
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"I decree the spirit of conviction on this intersection," Mr. Williams boomed from a podium decorated with red, white and blue bunting. "This statue proves that Jesus Christ is Lord over America, he is Lord over Tennessee, he is Lord over Memphis."
This statue proves Jeebus is King of Murka, Tennessee, and Memphis? Gosh. What does this statue prove? Or this one? We could be here all day.
And what about the godless French from whose country Lady Liberty came?? Does Jeebus care about the godless French, or is he just preoccupied with godless Murkans? No doubt he has his hands full being King of Murka, TN, and Memphis, but it's not fair. Tennessee gets everything!
Bu ne lan?
Posted by: Baris | Friday, 24 November 2006 at 06:03 AM