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What Next, A Golden Calf?

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Unfortunately I know how church politics work. All they want is recognition and more members. Christian hypocrisy at it's worst. If I were a non-religious person those crosses would turn me off instantly. However, seeing work of humanity would draw me to Him who would give someone such passion to love others in such a way.

Where did we go so wrong? Is this truly what Jesus came to teach us? (WWJD?) Seems more like something the Scribes and the Pharisees would have done. Look at how holy and righteous I am. I will pray for you but I will not touch you for you are unclean.... Sad but true...” (Jo Vonna Hill)

What do you think? Could this money be better spent or will building these crosses/prayer centers accomplish the goal of eliminating some of the blight along I-45?

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A graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo with an MBA in 1980, John went into the banking business from 1981-1991. John went into the gymnastics business with his wife, with whom he has two children, in 1992 and grew it enough (more...)
 

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