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TexasTowelie

(128,150 posts)
Thu Dec 26, 2013, 11:36 PM Dec 2013

Historic cross toppled by vandals in Starr County; Jesus cut into pieces





RIO GRANDE CITY--Authorities are working to identify suspects who allgedly toppled a historic and holy monument known as La Santa Cruz, or the Holy Cross.

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The monument is a well-known historic site located on top of a hill that rises above U.S. Highway 83 in Rio Grande City.

The alleged act of vandalism was reported around 9 a.m. Christmas Day by the site's acting owner, who has maintained the cross for decades.

The historic wooden cross was cut down while the carved, crucified Jesus was cut into pieces.

More at http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=987535#.UrzF3U2A3cs .
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Historic cross toppled by vandals in Starr County; Jesus cut into pieces (Original Post) TexasTowelie Dec 2013 OP
As an atheist, I don't like religion, but I despise desecration. longship Dec 2013 #1
Thank you for saying it well. mbperrin Dec 2013 #3
Drug trafficers -- probably Santa Muerte adherents Gman Dec 2013 #2

longship

(40,416 posts)
1. As an atheist, I don't like religion, but I despise desecration.
Thu Dec 26, 2013, 11:45 PM
Dec 2013

It is a useless endeavor which accomplishes nothing. And much religious art is quite beautiful. Not sure about this piece, but regardless, its desecration is abhorrent.

Gman

(24,780 posts)
2. Drug trafficers -- probably Santa Muerte adherents
Fri Dec 27, 2013, 12:04 AM
Dec 2013

probably think the cross and Jesus will hex them.

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