Giant statue of Jesus destroyed by Lightning

[451-74Charger]

http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_north_cincinnati/monroe/king-of-kings-statue-destroyed-by-fire

Local news story, making world headlines.

MONROE, Ohio - The famous King of Kings statue at the Solid Rock Church in Monroe is no longer after a fire destroyed the popular landmark Monday night.

The 62-foot tall statue of Jesus constructed out of styrofoam, wood and fiberglass resin caught on fire after the right hand of the statue was struck by lightning during the severe thunderstorms around 11:15 p.m.

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http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_north_cincinnati/monroe/king-of-kings-statue-destroyed-by-fire

Local news story, making world headlines.

MONROE, Ohio - The famous King of Kings statue at the Solid Rock Church in Monroe is no longer after a fire destroyed the popular landmark Monday night.

The 62-foot tall statue of Jesus constructed out of styrofoam, wood and fiberglass resin caught on fire after the right hand of the statue was struck by lightning during the severe thunderstorms around 11:15 p.m.

Hmmm. There's a lot of irony in that story but it's way too easy to go there.

[resq302]

Um... even Jesus has bad days?  Imagine if this happened on Good Friday?  Now that would be irony.

[Khyron]

*chuckle*


hey yaall.... lets make us a big stat-jew of Jesus out of styrofoam, wood and fiberglass.... then lets make is the tallest object on a field..... i bet chew it'll work out just fine....

[Aero426]

There is a funny comedy song by Heywood Banks about that statue called "Big Butter Jesus"

In southern Ohio, just north of Cincinnati
I beheld a vision, next to the expressway.
Was a 60 foot jesus, with his hands in the air
looks like he's carved out of butter,
just like at the state fair.

Big butter Jesus
Sweet cream Jesus
Oh country fresh Jesus
Unsalted Jesus
Oh Promise Jesus
Imperial Jesus
Can't believe it's not Jesus
Oleo Lord.

Well you see him from the chest up
like he's about to do a back flip,
like he scored a touchdown
or maybe melting or about to drown.
Well I've been to the state fair
seen a cow made out of corn cobs
Garth Brooks made of string cheese
and the virgin out of olives.

Big butter Jesus
Sweet cream Jesus
Oh country fresh Jesus
Unsalted Jesus
Oh Promise Jesus
Imperial Jesus
Can't believe it's not Jesus
Oleo Lord.

Shipped in pieces on a flatbed
staring backwards was his big head
Driver stuck in traffic backups
desperately avoiding eye contact
Well don't make no graven images.
That's one of the 10 commandments
I hope the grading curve is kindly
You get to heaven with a 90

Big butter Jesus
Sweet cream Jesus
Oh country fresh Jesus
Unsalted Jesus
Oh Promise Jesus
Imperial Jesus
Can't believe it's not Jesus
Oleo Lord.

Can't believe it's not Jesus,
Oh spread the word.

[chargerboy69]

Did this sit along I-75 near Dayton? I just passed by there last Thursday. Too bad.

[moparstuart]

There is a funny comedy song by Heywood Banks about that statue called "Big Butter Jesus"

In southern Ohio, just north of Cincinnati
I beheld a vision, next to the expressway.
Was a 60 foot jesus, with his hands in the air
looks like he's carved out of butter,
just like at the state fair.

Big butter Jesus
Sweet cream Jesus
Oh country fresh Jesus
Unsalted Jesus
Oh Promise Jesus
Imperial Jesus
Can't believe it's not Jesus
Oleo Lord.

Well you see him from the chest up
like he's about to do a back flip,
like he scored a touchdown
or maybe melting or about to drown.
Well I've been to the state fair
seen a cow made out of corn cobs
Garth Brooks made of string cheese
and the virgin out of olives.

Big butter Jesus
Sweet cream Jesus
Oh country fresh Jesus
Unsalted Jesus
Oh Promise Jesus
Imperial Jesus
Can't believe it's not Jesus
Oleo Lord.

Shipped in pieces on a flatbed
staring backwards was his big head
Driver stuck in traffic backups
desperately avoiding eye contact
Well don't make no graven images.
That's one of the 10 commandments
I hope the grading curve is kindly
You get to heaven with a 90

Big butter Jesus
Sweet cream Jesus
Oh country fresh Jesus
Unsalted Jesus
Oh Promise Jesus
Imperial Jesus
Can't believe it's not Jesus
Oleo Lord.

Can't believe it's not Jesus,
Oh spread the word.

he is very funny I love his song toast 

[Magnumcharger]

It appears that Jesus was a Terminator.

[Cooter]

I thought he only brought down statues of FALSE prophets?

Ok, I'm gettin' outta this thread before lightnin' hits here...

[elacruze]

I thought he only brought down statues of FALSE prophets?

Ok, I'm gettin' outta this thread before lightnin' hits here...

The Proof is in the Puddin'.

[gtx6970]

Did this sit along I-75 near Dayton? I just passed by there last Thursday. Too bad.

yes

[RallyeMike]

God hates Ohioans   

[68X426]

God hates Ohioans   

WHAT??!!??

[RD]

well its just a statue, and now it is gone.  life lesson there if you choose to see it.

[451-74Charger]

Nope, they are going to rebuild it.
Cost $250000 originally, and the rebuilding cost plus repairs to the annex are estimated at $700000

And before we start into a discussion about idology, This was only a symbol, such as the crucifix found in many other churches. It was not an idol to worship, more of a statue to represent the house of worship that built it.

Hopefully that comment will be able to appease all.

[Troy]

It was partially (when it wasn't too dry out) submerged in a pond/lake - basically visible from the mid-chest up. I think they may have performed baptisms in the water? Highly visible from I-75 about 5 miles north of my exit.

Troy

[moparstuart]

  maybe the next one will be made of a less flamible material

[Khyron]

Nope, they are going to rebuild it.
Cost $250000 originally, and the rebuilding cost plus repairs to the annex are not estimated at $700000

this will be privately funded im assuming?

[451-74Charger]

The statue and the building were insured

[resq302]

Holy crap!  $250,000 and now costs $700,000?!?!?!?!?!   That thing better be made out of titanium for that price.  The life sized bronze statue of a fully suited up fireman carrying a child only cost $80,000.

[PocketThunder]

Holy crap!  $250,000 and now costs $700,000?!?!?!?!?!   That thing better be made out of titanium for that price.  The life sized bronze statue of a fully suited up fireman carrying a child only cost $80,000.

skip the child part and maybe use this one instead?..??         

[68pplcharger]

I live approximately 45 minutes south of the "Big Butter Jesus" and they should let that terminator rest in the pond it lays in. That is one of those ridiculous circus attraction gimmicks. IMHO 

[Troy]

Holy crap!  $250,000 and now costs $700,000?!?!?!?!?!   That thing better be made out of titanium for that price.  The life sized bronze statue of a fully suited up fireman carrying a child only cost $80,000.

This thing is not life sized - it's 62' tall (and only from the chest up) and weighs 16,000 pounds.

Troy

[John_Kunkel]

The erectors must not have read Exodus 20:4 and Leviticus 26:1, no wonder lightning struck it.

[Old Moparz]

Holy crap!  $250,000 and now costs $700,000?!?!?!?!?!   That thing better be made out of titanium for that price.  The life sized bronze statue of a fully suited up fireman carrying a child only cost $80,000.

skip the child part and maybe use this one instead?..??         

Nice pic. 

Which reminds me, my uncle was a fireman in NYC & has some great stories. Timing is everything, he retired in the summer of 2001 & not too long before 9-11.

I like this statue....