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(82,333 posts) Sun Apr 13, 2014, 01:56 PM Apr 2014

X-post from GD: Statue Of A Homeless Jesus Startles A Wealthy Community

Rev. David Buck sits next to the Jesus the Homeless statue that was installed in front of his church, St. Alban's Episcopal, in Davidscon, N.C. (John Burnett/NPR_

by John Burnett
April 13, 2014 4:43 AM ET

A new religious statue in the town of Davidson, N.C., is unlike anything you might see in church.

The statue depicts Jesus as a vagrant sleeping on a park bench. St. Alban's Episcopal Church installed the homeless Jesus statue on its property in the middle of an upscale neighborhood filled with well-kept townhomes.

Jesus is huddled under a blanket with his face and hands obscured; only the crucifixion wounds on his uncovered feet give him away.

The reaction was immediate. Some loved it; some didn't.

http://www.npr.org/2014/04/13/302019921/statue-of-a-homeless-jesus-startles-a-wealthy-community

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024816284

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How does the song go? Sister to TxTowelie Apr 2014 #1

Welcome to DU! rug Apr 2014 #2

I really enjoyed that. Beautiful. Sister to TxTowelie Apr 2014 #8

Welcome to Du and to the religion group, sttt. cbayer Apr 2014 #9

Link to previous discussion about this statue. cbayer Apr 2014 #3

Thanks. rug Apr 2014 #4

I personally like it very much and think it has cbayer Apr 2014 #5

I hadn't notice previously that all that saves the figure from anonymity is his feet. rug Apr 2014 #6

It is indeed and a point that many will miss on not looking closely enough. cbayer Apr 2014 #7

I envy you. I left Mass right after Communion to beat the crowd. rug Apr 2014 #10

Sister to TxTowelie

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1. How does the song go?

Reply to rug (Original post)

Sun Apr 13, 2014, 02:16 PM

Apr 2014

In remembrance of me, heal the sick.
In remembrance of me, feed the poor.
In remembrance of me, open the door, and let your brother in.

That's the second verse I believe.

rug

(82,333 posts)

2. Welcome to DU!

Reply to Sister to TxTowelie (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 13, 2014, 04:03 PM

Apr 2014

I think this is it.

I hadn't heard it before.

Sinead O'Connor did a fine version of one church song that I like.

And no photos were harmed in the recording of the song.

Sister to TxTowelie

(117 posts)

8. I really enjoyed that. Beautiful.

Reply to rug (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 13, 2014, 04:50 PM

Apr 2014

It's good to be here.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

9. Welcome to Du and to the religion group, sttt.

Reply to Sister to TxTowelie (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 13, 2014, 04:52 PM

Apr 2014

I saw the post about your brother and hope that all goes well for him. You are wonderful to come here where he has so many friends and let people know what is going on.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

3. Link to previous discussion about this statue.

Reply to rug (Original post)

Sun Apr 13, 2014, 04:12 PM

Apr 2014

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1218116984

rug

(82,333 posts)

4. Thanks.

Reply to cbayer (Reply #3)

Sun Apr 13, 2014, 04:16 PM

Apr 2014

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

5. I personally like it very much and think it has

Reply to rug (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 13, 2014, 04:20 PM

Apr 2014

done what the artist had hoped it would do.

Thanks for the update.

rug

(82,333 posts)

6. I hadn't notice previously that all that saves the figure from anonymity is his feet.

Reply to cbayer (Reply #5)

Sun Apr 13, 2014, 04:23 PM

Apr 2014

Very subtle and very powerful.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

7. It is indeed and a point that many will miss on not looking closely enough.

Reply to rug (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 13, 2014, 04:28 PM

Apr 2014

BTW, I am today in San Cristobal de las Casas in Chapas Mexico.

It is, of course, Palm Sunday.

As I am wont to do, I became tearful outside the church when I saw all the people coming from around the state to lay their braided palm leaves in the cathedral. It was a powerful scene.

rug

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10. I envy you. I left Mass right after Communion to beat the crowd.

Reply to cbayer (Reply #7)

Sun Apr 13, 2014, 07:03 PM

Apr 2014

Oh, well.

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